Portfolio Management Director.

Manulife Financial; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in Singapore is seeking a Portfolio Manager to optimize performance of their investment portfolio. The role focuses on facilitating initiative prioritization, resource planning, and governance to ensure alignment with strategic goals. Candidates should possess 10-15 years of experience, a relevant bachelor's degree, and strong communication skills. This position promotes cross-functional value and stakeholder engagement in a hybrid work arrangement.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Career growth opportunities

Inclusive workplace culture

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience in portfolio and program management within large enterprises.
• Experience in strategic alignment and value realization.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to manage ambiguity.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a strategic portfolio roadmap aligned with corporate objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement in portfolio performance and resource utilization.
• Manage and communicate portfolio value, risk, and cost.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Portfolio optimization

Financial analysis

Risk management

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, IT, Finance

Master’s degree or certification in Portfolio Management

Tools

Jira

MS Project Online

Planview

Clarity

Job description

The Corporate Project Management Office (CPMO) ensures strategic intent is translated into measurable outcomes by transforming and uplifting MLS investments - from a delivery-focused approach to a value-driven mindset. Through enterprise-wide ideation, prioritization, and value capture, CPMO enables alignment, transparency, and strategic execution across Manulife Singapore.

The Portfolio Manager is responsible for optimizing the performance of a defined portfolio by facilitating initiative prioritization, resource planning, and governance. This role works closely with strategists, corporate and functional transformation leaders, functional SMEs, and delivery teams to ensure investments are aligned with strategic goals and deliver cross-functional value.

The Portfolio Manager operates in a facilitative and advisory capacity, collaborating with corporate and functional transformation leaders, functional SMEs, and delivery teams. This role does not own outcomes directly but plays a critical part in enabling strategic execution through portfolio optimization, investment prioritization, and resource planning.

Position Responsibilities

• Define Outcome-Oriented Portfolio Roadmap: Develop and maintain a strategic portfolio roadmap aligned with corporate objectives and adaptable to change.

• Prioritize Portfolio Demand: Streamline intake and prioritize initiatives based on business value and strategic impact.

• Optimize Portfolio Performance: Drive continuous improvement in throughput, resource utilization, and delivery efficiency.

• Oversee Benefits Realization: Define, monitor, and report on KPIs, OKRs, and value metrics to ensure strategic outcomes are achieved.

• Orchestrate Resource Capacity Planning: Forecast, allocate, and adjust resources to meet portfolio demand and delivery timelines.

• Manage and Communicate Value, Risk, and Cost: Track portfolio performance, risks, and costs to ensure transparency and value realization.

• Oversee Strategic Programs: Lead complex, cross-functional initiatives using up-to-date and adaptive delivery models.

• Influence Stakeholders Across the Enterprise: Influence senior leaderships and initiatives owners to align with organization strategic objectives. Lead Product Owners, Digital Platform Owners, and Technology Leads to ensure cohesive execution.

Individual Accountabilities

1. Establish and Manage Intake Process

• Design and implement a standardized intake framework for portfolio initiatives.

• Ensure intake criteria align with strategic goals, business value, and feasibility.

2. Prioritize Portfolio Demand

• Apply prioritization models to assess initiatives.

• Facilitate and influence decision-making forums to align prioritization with enterprise strategy.

3. Define and Maintain Outcome-Oriented Portfolio Roadmap

• Develop a dynamic roadmap that reflects strategic objectives and adapts to change.

• Ensure visibility and traceability of initiatives from intake to delivery.

4. Optimize Portfolio Performance

• Monitor throughput, resource utilization, and delivery efficiency.

• Identify and remove bottlenecks to improve flow and value realization.

5. Oversee Benefits Realization

• Influence definition of KPIs, OKRs, and value metrics for initiatives.

• Track and report on benefits realization to ensure strategic outcomes are achieved.

6. Orchestrate Resource Capacity Planning

• Forecast and allocate resources based on demand and delivery timelines.

• Collaborate with delivery teams to adjust capacity as needed.

7. Manage Portfolio Value, Risk, and Cost

• Maintain transparency of portfolio performance, risks, and financials.

• Escalate risks and recommend mitigation strategies.

8. Lead Strategic Programs

• Oversee complex, cross-functional programs using traditional and adaptive delivery models.

• Ensure alignment with portfolio priorities and strategic outcomes.

9. Stakeholder Engagement and Communication

• Maintain regular communication with stakeholders across business and technology.

• Ensure transparency of portfolio decisions, progress, and outcomes.

10. Risk and Dependency Management

• Identify and manage cross-portfolio risks and dependencies.

• Coordinate mitigation plans and contingency strategies.

Key Shared Accountabilities

The Director of Portfolio Management acts as a key influencer and enabler between strategy and execution.

With a cross-functional view of business services and technology assets, the role supports smarter decision-making and delivery alignment, driving the following benefits:

• Stronger strategic alignment across initiatives on portfolio level

• Informed, value-driven prioritization decisions

• Improved visibility into performance and risks

• Better use of resources through portfolio-level optimization

• Enhanced collaboration across business and delivery functions

Experiences and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Finance, or a related field.

• Preferred: Master’s degree or professional certification in Portfolio Management, Program, Management, or Strategic Planning (e.g., PfMP, PMP, SAFe POPM, MoP).

• Certifications in Agile or Lean practices (e.g., SAFe, Scrum, Kanban) are highly desirable.

• Minimum 10–15 years of experience in portfolio and program management within large, complex enterprises.

• Proven ability in:

• Influence executive decision-making

• Establishing and managing intake and prioritization frameworks

• Driving strategic alignment and value realization

• Leading cross-functional programs and initiatives

• Resource capacity planning and optimization

• Experience working with senior leadership and governance bodies to influence strategic decisions.

• Exceptional communication, executive presence, and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Familiarity with portfolio management tools (e.g., Clarity, Planview, Jira Align, MS Project Online, Smartsheet).

• Strong understanding of financial management, including budgeting, cost tracking, and benefit realization.

Core Competencies and Skills

• Strategic thinking and ability to translate business goals into actionable portfolio plans.

• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

• Analytical mindset with experience in financial analysis and data-driven decision-making.

• Ability to manage ambiguity and adapt to changing priorities.

• Knowledge of risk management, dependency mapping, and scenario planning.

When you join our team

• We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.

• We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.

• As part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see.

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