Kohler Co. · 2 weeks ago
Portfolio Manager - PMO & Data Intelligence
Kohler, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$116K/yr - $179K/yr
5+ years expKohler Co. is a dynamic company focused on strategic project management and data intelligence. The Portfolio Manager will oversee Kohler’s capital project portfolio, ensuring alignment with business strategies and effective resource management.
Consumer Goods
No H1B
Responsibilities
Define and maintain portfolio scope, objectives, and success criteria aligned with Kohler’s enterprise strategy
Establish and guide the control total for capital planning; consolidate demand across portfolios
Lead prioritization frameworks to select projects based on business value, risk, and strategic fit
Ensure accurate project entry and maintenance in portfolio systems (Planview)
Facilitate portfolio leveling to confirm financial resources are available for execution
Proactively manage the portfolio to align control total with the spend plan
Conduct regular portfolio reviews with stakeholders to assess performance and reprioritize as needed
Establish and track KPIs for cost, schedule, benefits realization, and risk management
Collaborate with project leaders to identify risks, develop recovery plans, and escalate issues when necessary
Recommend adjustments to project timing to maintain annual capital targets
Prepare consolidated executive dashboards and reports highlighting portfolio health and progress
Allocate and optimize resources across the portfolio to balance demand and capacity
Partner with Operations Engineering to understand resource availability and skillsets
Lead/support capital planning and budgeting, including multi-year forecasts and monthly variance management
Collaborate with Finance on cost analysis, economic justification, and performance tracking
Serve as the primary liaison between Business Units, Operations Engineering, Finance, IT, and executive stakeholders
Drive governance processes, project approvals, and vendor evaluations
Contribute to PMO standards, tools, and templates; ensure adoption across project managers
Share best practices and foster continuous improvement in PMO maturity and delivery outcomes
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Engineering, Accounting, Business, or related field
Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future
Strong analytical skills
Executive reporting capabilities
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams
Experience in financial planning, cost control, risk management, and benefits tracking
Preferred
MBA
PMP, PgMP, MoP, PRINCE2, or Agile certifications
5 + years in portfolio, program, or project management within a PMO environment
Proficiency with Planview, MS Project, SAP
Familiarity with JIRA or Clarity
Up to 10% travel, including international
Benefits
Day 1 benefits
Competitive total rewards package
Access to career growth and development opportunities
A diverse and inclusive workplace
A strong culture of innovation
Company
Kohler Co.
We’re a community of creators. Status quo busters. Difference makers.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
David Kohler
Chair & Chief Executive Officer
.Davor Grgic
Consultant — Retired CIO & VP - Sustainability
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