The City of Boise is hiring an Enterprise Portfolio Manager in our Department of Organizational Effectiveness! Lead the City of Boise's enterprise portfolio management function and help shape the future of our organization. In this highly visible leadership role, you'll partner with executive leadership and departments across the city to align projects, investments and resources with strategic priorities. You'll establish and lead enterprise portfolio governance, prioritization and resource planning processes that help the city focus on the highest-value initiatives, improve project delivery and maximize organizational capacity. Working collaboratively across departments, you'll influence citywide decision-making, strengthen portfolio performance and advance best practices in portfolio and project management through the Project Management Center of Excellence. To ensure internal equity and alignment with the approved budget for this position, offers are made within the posted hiring range. Although the hiring range is fixed, employees receive an exceptional benefits and total rewards package that enhances the overall value of employment with the City of Boise. This position is hybrid eligible and requires residency in the Boise metro area. Candidates must currently live in the area or be prepared to relocate at their own expense prior to employment. No relocation assistance is provided. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training Bachelor's degree in business administration, information technology or a related field and 6 years of experience in portfolio, program or project management, including experience leading enterprise governance and prioritization processes Or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience. Licensing And Other Requirements Valid state-issued driver's license. Special Requirements Applicants must be able to pass: City of Boise background check processes which includes a criminal history check and reference checks in accordance with the City of Boise Hiring Process Regulation. Driving Record Check Hybrid Work Eligible Why the City of Boise? The benefits are real and among the best in the

Treasure Valley:

Zero-cost premium medical coverage for you and your family PERSI retirement plus employer-matched 401(k)/457b 10 hours vacation/month (grows with tenure), 12 paid holidays, and 8 hours sick leave/month 10 weeks paid parental leave $500 annual wellbeing incentive Tuition reimbursement and free local bus pass Basic life and long-term disability insurance at no cost

Disclaimer:

This job posting may close earlier than the listed closing date. If this occurs, a minimum of 24 hours' notice will be provided prior to closing. Applications received for this recruitment may be used to fill similar vacancies within the City of Boise as they occur. Performs highly complex and specialized tasks requiring considerable judgement, independent analysis and decision making. Provides leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to a subordinate group.

Enterprise Portfolio Management and Strategic Alignment:

Leads and manages the city's enterprise portfolio management function by establishing and maintaining the ongoing portfolio of projects, portfolio governance and prioritization activities. Aligns the portfolio with the city's strategic goals and objectives and facilitates organizational decision-making regarding project priorities, sequencing and investment priorities. Partners closely with IT relationship managers and department leadership on department roadmaps.

Portfolio Governance and Organizational Collaboration:

Facilitates enterprise portfolio governance processes and forums involving executive leadership and departments across the city. Builds collaborative relationships with departments to support portfolio transparency and organizational alignment.

Portfolio Planning, Prioritization and Capacity Management:

Leads enterprise demand, resource and capacity planning efforts to ensure organizational work remains aligned with available resources and strategic priorities. Identifies resource constraints and portfolio risks, and collaborates with departments to optimize timing, sequencing and delivery of initiatives.

Center of Excellence:

Collaborates with the Project Management division to establish and sustain a Center of Excellence (COE) promoting best practices in portfolio and project management. Develops standards, processes, templates and guidance to improve organizational maturity, consistency and effectiveness in managing project initiatives and investments.

Portfolio Reporting and Performance Management:

Develops and maintains portfolio reporting frameworks, dashboards and key performance indicators (KPIs) to support executive decision-making and showcase portfolio progress. Monitors portfolio health, analyzes trends and provides regular updates and recommendations to city leadership regarding portfolio performance, risks and opportunities for improvement.

Tool and Technology Management:

Serves as business owner for enterprise portfolio management tools and reporting systems. Oversees configuration, enhancement and continuous improvement of portfolio management technologies and ensures alignment with organizational business processes and reporting needs, working closely with IT partners. Performs other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.

Additional Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training Knowledge of:

Enterprise portfolio management principles and practices Portfolio governance, prioritization and approval methods Concepts of demand, resource and capacity planning Organizational change management and continuous improvement principles Personnel management Computer usage including related software Ability to: Develop and implement enterprise portfolio management practices, policies, procedures and processes Build collaborative relationships across departments and organizational levels Lead through influence and collaboration in a highly matrixed environment Navigate competing priorities and organizational dynamics while maintaining alignment with citywide strategic goals Communicate complex organizational issues clearly and effectively to any level in the organization Demonstrate solid leadership skills and strong executive presence Demonstrate advanced interpersonal, written and oral communication skills Communicate effectively in the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance Perform all essential functions as assigned by an authorized employee, supervisor and/or manager with or without reasonable accommodation. Individuals must be capable of operating vehicles safely and have an acceptable driving record. Preferred Knowledge, Experience, And Training Master's degree in public administration, business administration or a related field. Project Management Professional (PMP)/Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) certifications. The physical effort characteristics and working environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical Efforts While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently lifting/carrying up to 10 pounds. Also, the employee is frequently pushing/pulling up to 10 pounds. The noise level is rarely moderate. Work includes sensory ability to talk and hear. Work in this position also includes close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception. Employees will sit, stand, walk, reach and grasp. Position requires hand/finger dexterity. Working Environment The work environment will include inside conditions and outdoor weather conditions. Employees will also drive a vehicle as part of this position.