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Consulting
Portfolio Manager- Energy, Utilities and Industrials
1400 John F Kennedy Boulevard, 19107 Philadelphia, États-Unis
Company description
Sia is a next-generation, global management consulting group. Founded in 1999, we were born digital. Today our strategy and management capabilities are augmented by data science, enhanced by creativity and driven by responsibility. We’re optimists for change and we help clients initiate, navigate and benefit from transformation. We believe optimism is a force multiplier, helping clients to mitigate downside and maximize opportunity. With expertise across a broad range of sectors and services, our 3,000 consultants serve clients worldwide from 48 locations in 19 countries. Our expertise delivers results. Our optimism transforms outcomes.
Strategy & Management Consulting
Sia’s Strategy & Management Consulting global footprint and expertise in more than 40 sectors and services allow us to enhance our clients' businesses worldwide. We guide their projects and initiatives in strategy, business transformation, IT & digital strategy.
Sia supports Energy & Utilities, Transportation, and Industrials in driving transformation, innovation, and competitiveness. Since 2000, we have guided energy companies (oil & gas and utilities), transportation, industrial and processes manufacturing leaders through growth strategies, business transformation, digital modernization, energy transition, regulatory challenges, application of AI technologies, and Industry 4.0 advancements. Our industry subject matter experts help our clients to adapt, innovate, and lead in an evolving landscape.
Job description
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Project Portfolio Manager to oversee and optimize our portfolio of 30-40IT-enabled business application projects, with individual project values ranging from $200K to $2M. This strategic role requires exceptional organizational skills, technical acumen, and the ability to drive complex initiatives across multiple stakeholder groups while ensuring alignment with business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Portfolio Management & Strategy
- Manage and oversee a portfolio of 30-40 concurrent IT business application projects valued between$200K-$2M each
- Develop and maintain comprehensive portfolio roadmaps aligned with business strategy and objectives
- Conduct portfolio health assessments and provide executive-level reporting on project status, risks, and performance metrics
- Optimize resource allocation across the portfolio to maximize ROI and business value delivery
- Establish and maintain portfolio governance frameworks, including stage gates and decision criteria
- Project Oversight & Coordination
- Provide strategic oversight and guidance to individual project managers and project teams
- Ensure consistent application of project management methodologies and best practices across all projects
- Facilitate cross-project dependencies identification and resolution
- Monitor project budgets, timelines, and deliverables to ensure portfolio-level objectives are met
- Drive standardization of project management tools, processes, and reporting mechanisms
- Stakeholder Management & Communication
- Serve as primary liaison between executive leadership and project teams
- Present portfolio status, risks, and recommendations to C-level executives and board members
- Facilitate portfolio steering committee meetings and strategic planning sessions
- Manage relationships with key business stakeholders, IT leadership, and external vendors
- Ensure transparent communication of portfolio performance and strategic initiatives
- Risk Management & Quality Assurance
- Identify, assess, and mitigate portfolio-level risks and interdependencies
- Establish quality gates and review processes to ensure project deliverables meet business requirements
- Implement change management processes for portfolio scope, budget, and timeline adjustments
- Develop contingency plans and resource reallocation strategies for at-risk projects
- Performance Management & Continuous Improvement
- Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for portfolio success
- Conduct post-project reviews and capture lessons learned for portfolio optimization
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance portfolio delivery capabilities
- Benchmark portfolio performance against industry standards and best practices
Qualifications
- Education & Certification
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification required
- Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP) certification strongly preferred
- Additional certifications in Agile, ITIL, or business analysis highly valued
- Experience
- Minimum 8-10 years of project management experience with at least 5 years in portfolio management
- Proven track record managing complex IT business application projects with budgets exceeding $200K
- Experience overseeing portfolios of 20+ concurrent projects
- Strong background in enterprise software implementations, digital transformation, or business application development
- Experience working with C-level executives and board-level reporting
- Technical Skills
- Advanced proficiency in portfolio management tools (Microsoft Project Server, Clarity PPM, or similar)
- Strong understanding of software development lifecycles, including Agile and Waterfall methodologies
- Experience with business intelligence and reporting tools for portfolio analytics
- Knowledge of enterprise architecture and business application integration
- Familiarity with financial modeling and ROI analysis for IT investments
- Leadership & Communication Skills
- Exceptional leadership abilities with experience managing teams of 50+ resources across multiple projects
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with ability to present to executive audiences
- Strong negotiation and conflict resolution capabilities
- Proven ability to influence without direct authority across diverse stakeholder groups
- Experience in change management and organizational transformation initiatives
- Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA) or related advanced degree
- Experience in specific industry verticals relevant to our business applications
- Background in vendor management and contract negotiation for large IT projects
- Experience with cloud migration projects and SaaS implementations
- Knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements for business applications
- Previous experience in organizations undergoing digital transformation
Additional information
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range is between $150,000-180,000 + Annual Discretionary Bonus
- Healthcare coverage that includes 3 medical plan options: Anthem – EPO HSA, EPO HSA MERP, and PPO; dental and vision through MetLife; and life insurance policies through Mutual of Omaha
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Paid Time Off
- Parental leave paid at 100% of base pay for all new parents
- 9 Company Holidays + 1 Floating Holiday
- 401(k) Plan - 4% matching and vested on day 1
- College save-up plan & college loan repayment plan
- Monthly cell phone stipend
- Pre-tax account for Parking and Mass Transit
- Sia provides several wellness and incentive programs free of charge through the firm medical plan – Anthem - such as:
- Gym Reimbursement
- LiveHealth Online
- Well-being Coach
- Building Healthy Families Program
- And much more
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
At Sia, we believe in fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees and partners are valued and thrive in a sense of belonging. We are committed to recruiting and developing a diverse network of employees and investing in their growth by providing unique opportunities for professional and cultural immersion. Our commitment toward inclusion motivates dynamic collaboration with our clients, building trust by creating an inclusive environment of curiosity and learning which affects lasting impact. Please visit our website for more information.
Sia is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, remuneration, or discipline, are based solely on performance, competence, conduct, or business needs.
Office Workplace Guidelines
Sia provides a flexible workplace environment tailored to meet client and business needs. Managing Directors are expected to work from the office full time, five days per week. This reflects the critical leadership role Managing Directors play in driving our business, fostering collaboration and strengthening client relationships.
Work Authorization & Sponsorship
At this time, Sia does not intend to pursue employment with applicants who will require now or in the future visa by our company for work authorization in the United States (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa, or any other non-immigrant status).
Sia is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, remuneration, or discipline, are based solely on performance, competence, conduct, or business needs.