Sherwin-Williams · 1 week ago
Retail Operations IT Portfolio Principal
Cleveland, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
8+ years expSherwin-Williams is a leading company in the paints and coatings industry, and they are seeking a Retail Operations IT Portfolio Principal to oversee the financial investment portfolio. This role is responsible for managing portfolio outcomes, driving value realization, and facilitating governance communications with executive stakeholders.
ChemicalManufacturingSales
No H1B
Responsibilities
Partner with ETG delivery and business leaders to develop and maintain a strategic portfolio investment plan that aligns with technology strategy and maximizes business value
Lead the intake, evaluation, and prioritization of new demand using standardized business cases and proformas, ensuring alignment with enterprise goals
Collaborate with fellow portfolio principals to coordinate cross-portfolio priorities and ensure cohesive delivery across initiatives
Facilitate portfolio investment governance meetings, ensuring transparency, accountability, and alignment with strategic objectives
Report governance changes and updates to the Investment Committee in accordance with established portfolio governance protocols
Monitor and validate portfolio financials, ensuring accuracy and alignment with approved budgets and forecasts
Track and report on portfolio performance metrics to assess value delivery and inform executive decision-making
Collaborate with the Portfolio Execution leadership team to resolve challenges and manage escalations effectively
Ensure timely fulfillment or escalation of portfolio resource capacity requests in partnership with the Portfolio Leadership Team
Partner with program managers, scrum masters, and project managers to monitor delivery execution, escalating risks, issues, and changes as needed
Serve as a key liaison between business and ETG executive leadership, delivering clear, data-driven insights to support investment and prioritization decisions
Participate in cross-portfolio communication updates, governance forums, and strategic planning sessions to ensure alignment and transparency
Develop, maintain, and continuously improve the portfolio process framework to drive consistency, efficiency, and scalability
Deliver enterprise-level support for portfolio processes and tools, promoting standardization and best practices
Lead training and coaching efforts to build portfolio management capabilities across the organization
Ensure all portfolio documentation, artifacts, and records are accurately generated, maintained, and archived in compliance with governance standards
Qualification
Required
Must be at least 18 years of age
Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment (without needing sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the future.)
Bachelor's Degree (or foreign equivalent) or in lieu of a degree, at least 12 years in experience in the field of Information Technology or Business (work experience or a combination of education and work experience in the field of Information Technology or Business)
8+ years IT or business experience
5+ years of experience in program or portfolio management
Experience leading large programs, including establishing effective governance structures, cross functional coordination, and executive stakeholder management and reporting
Experience working with Agile / Scrum methodologies, experience using JIRA preferred
Experience reviewing, identifying and implementing operations efficiencies / SOPs to optimize operations
Experience helping companies define and measure value realization
Preferred
Experience in retail operations
Benefits
Life … with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-being
Career … with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution
Connection … with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities
A wide range of world-class benefits designed for you
From retirement to health care, from total well-being to your daily commute—it matters to us.
Company
Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams Company engages in the development, manufacture, distribution, and sale of paints, coatings, and related products.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1964-02-11IPO
Leadership Team
Heidi Petz
Chief Executive Officer
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