Acuity · 3 hours ago
Senior Manager Software Engineering - Atlanta, GA
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior LevelAcuity is seeking a Senior Portfolio Manager to oversee a team of project managers in their IT Experience, Infrastructure, and Operations. This role focuses on strategic alignment, resource optimization, risk management, and performance oversight to ensure project delivery aligns with organizational goals.
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Responsibilities
Lead, coach, and develop a team of Project Managers to enhance project delivery skills, communication practices, and overall effectiveness
Foster a culture of accountability, professional growth, and continuous improvement
Conduct performance assessments, identify skill gaps, and ensure talent readiness for future organizational needs
Ensure all projects and programs align with organizational strategy and business goals
Develop and maintain the portfolio vision, scope, and evaluation criteria used for project selection and prioritization
Evaluate new project proposals based on strategic fit, value, risks, and resource capacity
Establish and maintain governance structures, processes, and standards for portfolio decision-making
Oversee portfolio performance, ensuring projects remain aligned with scope, delivery expectations, and strategic outcomes
Facilitate regular portfolio reviews with Growth and Transformation leadership and key stakeholders
Optimize allocation of shared resources across all projects within the portfolio
Monitor capacity constraints and make recommendations to balance workload and maintain productivity
Identify and manage portfolio level risks, issues, and dependencies that may impact value delivery
Work with leaders to ensure effective mitigation strategies are in place
Track and analyze portfolio performance metrics, including value realization, cost, resource utilization, and schedule adherence
Deliver clear, actionable performance reports and insights to senior leadership and stakeholders
Build strong relationships with leadership, functional leaders, product managers, and team members
Communicate the portfolio vision, priorities, and performance expectations, securing stakeholder alignment and buy in
Develop and enhance portfolio management processes, tools, and methodologies to improve efficiency and decision making
Promote best practices and mentor teams on portfolio and project management principles
Oversee portfolio budgets to ensure investments support strategic priorities
Evaluate ROI and financial performance of initiatives within the portfolio
Qualification
Required
Proven experience in project portfolio management, program management, or PMO leadership
Strong strategic thinking, business acumen, and decision making abilities
Excellent communication, executive level presentation, and interpersonal skills
Expertise in analyzing complex project/portfolio data and metrics
Ability to manage multiple priorities, navigate ambiguity, and influence across organizational levels
Proficiency with portfolio management tools and methodologies
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field; advanced degree preferred
Preferred
PfMP (Portfolio Management Professional)
PMP (Project Management Professional)
Program Management (PgMP)
Agile certifications (SAFe, Scrum, etc.)
Company
Acuity
Acuity Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company.
Founded in 1898
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2020 (3)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2001-12-07IPO
Leadership Team
Neil Ashe
CEO
Vernon J. Nagel
Executive Chairman
Recent News
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