Universal Orlando Resort · 3 hours ago
Portfolio & Financial Analysis Manager, Digital Technology
Orlando, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expUniversal Orlando Resort is seeking a Portfolio Manager for their Digital Technology division. The role involves overseeing the financial performance and governance of technology projects, ensuring alignment with strategic goals, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to manage project funding and compliance.
Entertainment
Responsibilities
Govern portfolio performance consistently to ensure alignment with strategic goals
Ensure all funding data from Intake/Demand Mgt function are accurately accounted for and tracked
Conduct portfolio reviews biweekly & monthly analyzing project's budget performance, raising any risks
Maintain the portfolio repository in PPM tools by ensuring data accuracy
Optimize system workflows for managing data from intake to tracking funding within the master portfolio
Track portfolio risk trends, manage dependencies, and escalate issues as necessary
Enforce compliance with internal controls, financial policies, and governance standards
Work with finance to track project funding and budget utilization, ensuring GAAP compliance
Manage portfolio financial data, forecasts, CR impact assessments and variances
Ensure accuracy of project forecasts, actuals, accruals and monthly reconciliation with finance
Create monthly and quarterly reports for leadership and distribution to executives
Provide ad hoc updates on project progress and financial status to leaders as needed
Create/manage portfolio dashboards or scorecards (Power BI, Excel, PPM tools)
Provide insights on portfolio health, schedules, EAC, and projects forecasts
Support executive decisions with scenario modeling and sensitivity analysis
Set KPIs and benchmarks to monitor project and portfolio performance
Act as a member of the centralized governance team to ensure system upkeep and data integrity
Maintain and update PPM tools for accurate data and portfolio/project reporting
Accountable for scheduled systems updates/troubleshooting issues
Train staff on tool best practices and new features, when PPM tools are updated
Track tool functionality, ensuring system required workflow updates are prioritized
Serve as the primary contact between portfolio team and finance to ensure accuracy of reporting between functions (i.e. Project forecasting, accruals Vs. actuals accuracy as well as OpEx Tracking)
Generate regular reports and dashboards that summarize portfolio financial status, cross-checking accuracy between various data sources prior to inclusion in executive level reporting
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data consistency across systems and reporting
Implement process improvements to streamline and enhance transparency to financial data
Understands and actively participates in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or related Information Technology field
5+ years of experience as Portfolio Manager for a large enterprise
4+ years defining and managing complex technology portfolios
Experience supporting Enterprise projects utilizing both Waterfall and Agile methodologies; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Outstanding communication skills both written and verbal
Build effective relationships with core and extended team members, functional managers, senior management and customers
Ability to work without significant direction with an attention to detail
Ability to recommend modifications to overall direction of portfolio or program to meet organizational goals
Ability to solve complex, multi-faceted problems
Able to influence others or gain acceptance in sensitive situations
Develop and deliver persuasive presentations to stakeholder groups
Direct and indirect supervisory and coaching experience
Strong financial acumen with deep understanding of capital planning/GAAP
Advanced Excel, Power BI, and data modeling skills
Ability to translate financial and project data into actionable insights
Excellent communication and executive presentation abilities
Strategic thinker with hands-on analytical capabilities and attention to detail
Leadership experience managing analysts or cross-functional project teams
Consistent attendance is a job requirement
Preferred
Master's Degree in Business Administration, Technology, Finance or related business field
Project Management Professional Certification (PMP)
Benefits
Competitive compensation package
Company
Universal Orlando Resort
For years, we’ve been creating a legacy of unforgettable experiences for our Guests.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Tracey Stockwell
CFO
Bobby B. Belzeski
Human Resources Business Partner
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