Getty · 19 hours ago
Portfolio Project Manager
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$99K/yr - $133K/yr
8+ years expGetty is committed to creating a welcoming workplace that reflects the various backgrounds of the communities we serve. The Getty Research Institute is seeking a dynamic and experienced Portfolio Project Manager to establish a new Office of Project Management, overseeing project management across various projects and ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
Museums & Institutions
Responsibilities
Directs and oversees the strategy and implementation of a new Office of Project Management ensuring a consistent approach to project management across the GRI’s portfolio of projects, using a clear and defined professional project management methodologies
Leads and mentors a small team of project managers, fostering a culture of high performance and professionalism; provides project management strategies and guidance to others within GRI
Oversees a wide range of GRI projects to ensure visibility and meeting overall scope and objectives for our investment
Develops and delivers detailed portfolio reports, tracking progress, resource allocation, and project outcomes to GRI senior management, stakeholders, and Senior Budget Analyst
Develops criteria for evaluating programs, proposals, benefits, specializations needed, and other pertinent information related to project assignments
Works with project managers and project sponsors to develop project budgets, schedules, work plans, resource requirements, cost estimates and projections, and status reports
Develops and implements plans to communicate and explain project methodology and processes to interested groups and team members
Reviews and recommends proposals and bids to management and guides proposals through governance processes
Oversees the monitoring and management of costs of all GRI projects to ensure project completion within budget and established timelines
Monitors and manages project quality to ensure project deliverables are acceptable and fulfill the terms of the project contract or specifications
Works with project managers and project sponsors, identifies potential project risks and difficulties and designs strategies to mitigate or avoid them
Creates documentation procedures to capture changes in original project plans
Plans, supervises, and assigns projects to project managers according to capacity and expertise needed for projects. Initiates complex or enterprise-level projects, obtains authorization and commitment, and demonstrates business need and project feasibility
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a related field
8-10 years of experience as a project manager, with at least 2 years of proven work history of managing teams of project managers
Project Management Professional (PMP), or other project management framework certification required, or certification in process
Experience working within the arts, cultural heritage, academic, or non-profit spheres is highly desirable
Demonstrated ability to lead teams and manage a large project portfolio with significant budget oversight
Experience managing major systems and facilities implementation projects
Experience delegating and overseeing assignments to ensure successful and timely completion and to obtain the cooperation of others within and outside the unit
Demonstrated ability to lead and work in partnership with others and foster mutual working relationships with peers, staff members, and others
Demonstrated negotiation and facilitation skills; report preparation and presentations; effective communication skills; data management and assessment skills or experience; and to plan, assign, and/or supervise the work of others
Possesses an ability to think strategically and creatively, to anticipate technology trends, to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions, to analyze complex information, and to transfer that thinking into cogent plans for a complex organization
Extensive knowledge of project management fundamentals, waterfall and agile methodologies, and tools
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, adept at engaging with diverse teams and senior executives
Ability to juggle multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
Ability to motivate team members to work toward goals in a mission-driven environment
Proficiency in project management software and tools (e.g., Workfront, Jira)
Highly organized and detail-oriented
Willingness and ability to travel
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage, starting on date of hire. Getty pays 75%-95% of the premium, depending on the plan selected.
403(b) Employee Investment retirement plan – with up to 5% Getty Match
Getty contribution of 6%, on behalf of employee, to 401(a) retirement account
Educational Assistance and professional development
Paid Vacation, Sick, and Personal Days
12 Paid Holidays
Many positions have bi-weekly off-Fridays
On-Site Fitness Center at Getty Center
Community service opportunities
Company
Getty
The J. Paul Getty Trust is a cultural and philanthropic institution which promotes critical thinking.
1001-5000 employees
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