Portfolio Manager

Overview At the State of Vermont, we pride ourselves on delivering successful IT investments that support our business partner agencies. We are currently seeking an experienced Portfolio Manager to join our team and bring a fresh, innovative approach to business transformation and change management. As a Portfolio Manager, you will oversee the full project lifecycle for a large portfolio, focusing on developing a technology change management framework and a business transformation services catalog. You will work closely with IT leadership to develop prioritization strategies, lead project-level reviews, optimize project standards, and provide analytical reporting and staff training. Your role will involve high-level discussions with business leaders to understand individual portfolios and help define KPIs and create a strategic roadmap for statewide business transformation and change management activities.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop a framework for a business transformation and change management portfolio, ensuring industry standards are adopted. Provide procurement assistance by reviewing documents and offering feedback on business transformation, change management, and project management services. Facilitate the business transformation process to inform IT project intake, collaborating with IT and business leaders to define needs and identify opportunities. Lead prioritization, resourcing, and budgeting of projects within the portfolio.

Skills and Qualifications:

Strong knowledge of project management principles and practices, including work breakdown structure development. Experience in project contract review and management. Proven ability to facilitate business process transformation efforts. Exceptional oral and written communication skills, with strong negotiation and conflict management abilities. Ability to lead and work effectively in a team environment. Experience in supervising subordinates, including goal setting and appraisals. Strong interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Benefits:

Competitive benefits package, including health, vision, and dental insurance. Hybrid telework schedule with up to 2 days of remote work and intermittent in-office meetings based on project demands.

Requirements:

Must be local to Vermont. If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for driving business transformation and change management, we encourage you to apply. Join us in making a significant impact on our IT investments and business partner agencies.

Who May Apply This position, Portfolio Manager (Job Requisition #54938), is open to all State employees and external applicants. If you would like more information about this position, please contact Paul.

Pratt@vermont.gov. Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered. Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.

Environmental Factors Work is performed in a standard office setting, but some travel may be required for which private means of transportation should be available. Work outside of regular business hours may be expected. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in business administration, Public Administration, Information Technology or a related field OR Certification as a Project Manager Professional (PMP) and four (4) years or more of experience in the field of information technology where the primary role was project manager AND at one (1) or more years in a supervisory role. OR Five (5) years or more of experience in the field of information technology where the primary role was project manager, and (2) years or more of in a supervisory role.

Preferred Qualifications Master's degree in business administration, public administration, information technology or project management. Total Compensation As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including: 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI) Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan Tuition Reimbursement Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts Low cost group life insurance Incentive-based Wellness Program Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program Want the specifics? Explore the Benefits of State Employment on our website.

Equal Opportunity Employer The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State's employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.