Basin Electric Power Cooperative · 1 week ago
IT PORTFOLIO ADMINISTRATOR (LEVEL DOE)
Bismarck, ND
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expBasin Electric Power Cooperative is seeking an IT Portfolio Administrator to assist in executing and optimizing IT project portfolio management activities aligned with strategic objectives. The role involves developing a comprehensive management strategy, maintaining project inventories, and coordinating with stakeholders to ensure successful project execution and resource allocation.
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Responsibilities
Develop, execute, and maintain a comprehensive IT project portfolio management strategy to ensure alignment with business objectives, resource allocation, and risk management strategies
Maintain an accurate inventory of IT projects, regularly assess and reprioritize projects based on strategic goals, and monitor project progress throughout the project lifecycle
Lead IT project requests from a conceptual phase through formal project initiation. Identify impediments and work with stakeholders to mitigate or resolve any negative impacts of those impediments. Ensure requests follow established governance, policies, and procedures
Coordinate with IT management and business leaders to establish and maintain a multi-year roadmap of IT projects and initiative
Collaborate with key stakeholders to identify and define business cases for IT projects, preliminary project scope, deliverables, and initial project requirements
Lead and negotiate staffing efforts across cross-functional teams for IT-related projects. Focuses on capacity vs demand matrices and controls resource allocation limitations, often reporting overall impacts on the portfolio to senior business and IT leaders
Coordinate with IT project managers and cross-functional teams to identify, assess, monitor, and communicate project risks or issues to relevant stakeholders, leadership teams, and steering committees
Build, develop, and foster strong relationships with key stakeholders, including senior management, business units, and external vendors. Serve as the main point of contact for new project requests and IT project portfolio inquiries
Collaborate with IT financial administrators, project managers, and other stakeholders on the IT budgeting cycle. Develop and maintain an accurate view of IT project expenditures and planned costs throughout the year
Coordinate IT project intake process. Work with the Manager of IT Project Management and other project managers to implement continuous improvement initiatives within the IT project management processes, methodologies, and tools. Identify areas for enhancement, implement best practices, and promote a culture of innovation and efficiency
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Computer Information Systems, Computer Engineering or a related discipline, and 5 years of related IT experience, or
Associate's degree in computer science, Computer Information Systems, Computer Engineering or a related discipline and 7 years of related IT experience, or
High school diploma or equivalent (HSED or GED) and 11 years of related IT experience
Expected to hold, or pursue and maintain, the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® from the Project Management Institute (PMI), Comp TIA's Project+, or equivalent within 6 months of filling this role
A valid driver's license
Occasional travel
Preferred
Working knowledge of the utility industry and cooperative business model
Previous experience with budget management, financial analysis, or cost control methods
The Project Management Professional (PMP)® or Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP)® credentials from the Project Management Institute (PMI)
Company
Basin Electric Power Cooperative
OUR MISSION We provide wholesale energy and services to our member-owners.
1001-5000 employees
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