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Holland & Knight LLP · 2 months ago

IT Portfolio Governance Manager (Hybrid)

Dallas

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Holland & Knight LLP is a firm that strives for the highest standards of performance and success. They are seeking an IT Portfolio Governance Manager to ensure the organization’s project portfolio is strategically aligned and effectively prioritized, while also establishing governance frameworks and enabling informed decision-making across business units.

Law Practice

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Collaborate with senior leadership to define and align department portfolio projects with organizational goals and objectives

Improve and streamline strategies to prioritize projects based on business value and resource availability

Establish and maintain project governance standards, policies, and procedures to ensure consistency and compliance across all projects

Provide oversight and review of project plans, budgets, and schedules to identify potential risks and issues proactively

Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including business leaders, department heads, and external partners/vendors

Act as a liaison between the Portfolio Governance Committee and the various business units to ensure clear communication and alignment of project objectives

Use project monitoring tools and industry standards to observe project performance and track metrics including project status, budget variance, and resource utilization

Prepare and present regular reports to senior management and stakeholders on project status, risks, and achievements

Identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency gains across business functions

Drive the adoption of best practices, tools, and techniques to enhance project management capabilities and outcomes

Special projects and duties as assigned

Qualification

Project management softwareGovernance frameworksProject management methodologiesMicrosoft ExcelAnalytical skillsStakeholder managementData interpretationCommunication skillsLeadership skillsCritical thinkingInterpersonal skillsCollaboration skills

Required

Strong understanding of portfolio and project management methodologies (e.g., PMBOK, Agile)

Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills with a strategic mindset

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Firsthand experience in project management software and portfolio tracking tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Jira, ServiceNow)

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization

Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a demanding environment

Strong leadership and stakeholder management capabilities

Ability to interpret complex data and translate it into actionable insights

Bachelor's degree in business administration, information technology, project management, or a related discipline

5–7 years of experience in project/portfolio governance, program management, or a related role

Demonstrated experience in establishing governance frameworks and managing enterprise-level portfolios

Certification in Project Management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) or Portfolio Management (e.g., PfMP)

Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time

Moderate or advanced keyboard usage

Benefits

Comprehensive medical (PPO and HDHPs)

Dental and vision plans including coverage for domestic partners

Life and AD&D insurance

Short and long term disability insurance

Tax-advantaged accounts for health care expenses, including FSAs and HSAs

FSAs for dependent care

Health advocacy services

Behavioral health and counseling resources for all family members

401(k)

Profit sharing

Pre-tax transit and parking program

Backup dependent care

Senior care planning support

Resources for individuals with development disabilities and their caregivers

Paid holidays and other paid time off, including paid leave for new parents

Company

Holland & Knight LLP

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Holland & Knight is a global law firm with more than 2,200 lawyers and other professionals in 35 offices throughout the world.

Founded in 1968

Tampa, Florida, US

1001-5000 employees

http://www.hklaw.com

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