Enterprise Portfolio & Value Manager

Apex Systems; Merrifield (VA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employee stock purchase program

401(k) plan with company match

Professional development training access

Job summary

A technology services company in Virginia is looking for an Enterprise Portfolio & Value Manager. This role involves overseeing the launch of value streams and ensuring effective portfolio governance. Key responsibilities include working with executive stakeholders, managing prioritization decisions, and implementing improvements identified with an Agile Coach. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and significant experience in managing complex programs, particularly in a Lean Portfolio Management setting. This position offers hybrid work flexibility and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in managing complex, cross-organizational programs.
• Advanced skill to track and monitor project progress and communicate to business leaders.
• Experience with launching value streams and enterprise level Lean Portfolio Management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee launch of value stream(s) as part of enterprise portfolio.
• Work closely with executive stakeholders to align prioritization with strategic objectives.
• Serve as primary contact for strategic goal owners and initiative owners.

Skills

Project management best practices

Scaled Agile (SAFe)

Conflict resolution

Critical thinking

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Job description

Enterprise Portfolio & Value Manager

Company: Apex Systems

Location: Headquarters (HDQ) – Hybrid

Responsibilities

• Oversee launch of value stream(s) as part of enterprise portfolio
• Oversee framework to govern the intake, prioritization and decisioning of work to maximize value flow
• Oversee the portfolio Kanban and ensure stop/pivot/persevere portfolio governance decisions are made to ensure prioritized value is delivered
• Monitor Lean Budgeting guardrails to govern the funding of work
• Ensure portfolio roadmaps for planned work are created and maintained
• Oversee portfolio reporting of metrics, objectives & key results, advocating for the inclusion of value metrics
• Work closely with executive stakeholders and provide key information to support decision making and align prioritization of projects with strategic objectives
• Work with Agile Coach to identify gaps in existing lean portfolio management; advocate for and implement improvements
• Coordinate adjustments to the portfolio as necessary when strategic demands necessitate a change in delivery and/or scope of work
• Serve as primary point of contact to strategic goal owners and enterprise initiative owners for projects and related issues
• Build and maintain relationships with lines of business, team members, management, key stakeholders and/or external contacts (e.g., vendors)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related field, or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Significant experience in managing complex, cross‑organizational programs
• Advanced knowledge of Scaled Agile (SAFe) Lean Portfolio Management (LPM)
• Advanced knowledge of project management best practices, including change management, risk management, executive reporting, and aggregation of project data
• Advanced skill to track and monitor project progress, identify project and process gaps, recommend controls and communicate progress to business leaders
• Significant experience in managing multiple priorities independently and/or in a team environment to achieve goals
• Extensive experience in working with all levels of staff, management, stakeholders, vendors
• Advanced consultative, conflict resolution, negotiation and facilitation skills to gain consensus and ensure delivery of initiatives
• Significant experience in delivering presentations to virtual and in‑person teams
• Advanced critical thinking, analytical, and problem solving skill
• Experience with launching value streams and enterprise level Lean Portfolio Management (LPM)

EEO Statement

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

Benefits Overview

Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We provide an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401(k) program, allowing contributions starting typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. HSA (Health Savings Account) on the HDHP plan, a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to eight free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts are also available. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on‑demand training program, provides access to certification prep, and offers a library of technical and leadership courses upon 6+ months of tenure, along with certification discounts and other perks to associations such as CompTIA and IIBA. A dedicated customer service team and a certified Career Coach are available for all consultants.