The Momba Group ยท 4 hours ago
Portfolio Manager Enterprise IT
Clive, IA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$160K/yr - $185K/yr
5+ years expThe Momba Group is seeking a Portfolio Manager - Enterprise IT to align IT initiatives with enterprise business strategy. This role involves overseeing the planning, execution, and governance of the IT project portfolio, ensuring optimal resource allocation and value delivery.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Act as a strategic partner to business and IT leaders, ensuring technology investments align with enterprise goals and deliver measurable business value
Influence prioritization and decision-making across business units, IT, and governance bodies
Foster collaboration across departments to promote shared ownership, seamless execution, and strategic outcomes
Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of IT portfolio management processes and governance frameworks
Facilitate portfolio reviews with senior leadership to ensure transparency, alignment, and informed decision-making
Maintain a comprehensive understanding of the enterprise IT ecosystem-including platforms, tools, and integrations-to guide strategic planning
Oversee the intake, prioritization, sequencing, and approval of IT initiatives across the enterprise
Monitor project performance, risks, and dependencies to ensure alignment with scope, budget, and timelines
Partner with PMO, business units, and IT delivery teams to ensure successful execution and value realization
Ensure portfolio decisions are informed by business value, technical feasibility, and resource availability
Serve as a subject matter expert on enterprise tooling (e.g., JIRA, Confluence, Planview, ServiceNow)
Promote effective use of project and portfolio management tools to enhance visibility, reporting, and decision-making
Collaborate with architecture and platform teams to align tooling strategies with business and technical needs
Oversee portfolio budgeting, forecasting, and financial tracking (CapEx/OpEx)
Optimize resource allocation across competing initiatives using data-driven insights and scenario planning
Conduct cost-benefit analyses and ROI assessments to support strategic investment decisions
Collaborate with HR and vendor management to ensure appropriate staffing and skills alignment
Build and maintain strong relationships with business leaders, IT teams, and external partners
Communicate portfolio insights, risks, and strategic recommendations effectively across all levels of the organization
Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to resolve issues, manage dependencies, and drive continuous improvement
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in IT portfolio or program management
Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Computer Science, Engineering, CIS, MIS, or a related field required
Deep understanding of enterprise IT ecosystems, platforms, and tooling
Proven ability to manage complex portfolios with cross-functional dependencies
Experience with Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid delivery models
Proficiency with portfolio and project management tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence, Planview, ServiceNow)
Strong analytical, leadership, and communication skills
Demonstrated ability to engage and influence senior leaders
Preferred
Master's degree preferred
Experience in insurance or financial services environments strongly preferred
Certifications such as PMP, SAFe, or equivalent are highly desirable
Company
The Momba Group
More than a staffing agency, The Momba Group is driven by a powerful purpose.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase