We are currently looking for a Director, IT Portfolio Management to join our growing team! In this role, you will oversee Brightspeed’s strategic management, prioritization, and execution of the organization’s IT Growth & Efficiency (G&E) portfolio. You will lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex IT programs and projects, ensuring that resources are allocated effectively, risks are mitigated, and key deliverables are met on time and within budget. You will also manage the Program Increment (PI) Sprint Planning process within an Agile environment, drive cross-functional teams towards successful sprint outcomes and ensuring continuous improvement in Agile delivery practices. You will collaborate closely with senior leadership, IT teams, business stakeholders, and external partners to foster transparency, optimize value delivery, and maximize return on investment in IT initiatives. As Director, IT Portfolio Management, your duties and responsibilities will include:IT Portfolio Management: Lead the governance, oversight, and prioritization of the IT G&E portfolio, ensuring alignment with strategic business objectives and digital transformation goalsCollaborate with senior leadership to establish portfolio priorities and allocate resources effectively across multiple programs and projectsDevelop, implement, and continuously refine portfolio management processes, ensuring effective tracking, reporting, and communication of project statuses, risks, and financial performanceEstablish portfolio risk management frameworks, proactively identifying and mitigating risks that may impact project success or alignment with business needsEnsure portfolio initiatives comply with organizational standards, policies, and best practicesProgram Increment (PI) Sprint Planning: Lead and coordinate Program Increment (PI) planning sessions within the Agile framework, ensuring cross-functional teams are aligned on goals, deliverables, and timelinesFacilitate the prioritization and planning of features, epics, and user stories to ensure timely and efficient delivery during each PI cycleWork with Product Owners and business stakeholders to refine and clarify requirements, establish sprint goals, and optimize team capacityFoster an environment of collaboration and continuous improvement, implementing feedback loops to enhance sprint planning processes and improve team performanceOversee the execution of PI sprints, ensuring teams manage dependencies and meet milestonesTeam Leadership & Development: Lead and mentor a high-performing team of portfolio managers and project managers, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and results-driven performanceFacilitate communication and collaboration between IT, business, and product teams to drive alignment and ensure shared understanding of objectives and deliverablesDevelop training programs and workshops to upskill teams in Agile methodologies, PI planning, and IT portfolio management best practicesEstablish performance metrics and KPIs to measure the success of portfolio management processes, sprint outcomes, and overall project healthStakeholder Engagement & Communication: Serve as the primary point of contact for senior business leaders, ensuring alignment between IT delivery and business strategyPrepare and present portfolio status reports, financial analysis, and risk assessments to senior management, providing insights on portfolio health and strategic alignmentCommunicate effectively with cross-functional teams, ensuring clear expectations and timely feedback on sprint progress, challenges, and adjustmentsDrive transparency and accountability through regular updates, sprint reviews, retrospectives, and PI planning sessionsContinuous Improvement & Best Practices: Champion the adoption of best practices in IT portfolio management and Agile delivery methodologiesContinuously assess and improve portfolio management tools, processes, and techniques to enhance productivity, collaboration, and decision-making Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies, bringing innovative ideas to the organization and contributing to the evolution of the IT strategyFinancial & Resource Management: Oversee the budgeting, forecasting, and resource allocation for IT portfolio initiatives, ensuring projects are delivered within financial constraintsEnsure resource requirements for PI sprints are properly forecasted and that the necessary skill sets are available to meet sprint objectivesManage the procurement and vendor relationship process as needed to ensure external resources align with project goals
