Innovation Portfolio Architect & Governance Leader

Black & Veatch Corporation; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 210,000 - 314,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP ownership

Flexible work schedules

Paid vacation

Job summary

Black & Veatch Corporation, an employee-owned engineering firm, seeks a BV Operations Innovation Portfolio & Governance Manager to lead the governance and portfolio of ideas across BV Operations. You will drive disciplined investment decisions, balancing risk and value while aligning with strategic priorities.

You will coordinate with solution leaders, technology managers, and DIT to enable adoption of new technologies, manage performance, and promote continuous improvement across projects and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
• 12+ years of applicable experience.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage the BV Operations innovation intake and evaluation process.
• Maintain visibility and reporting across active innovation initiatives.
• Assist leadership in prioritizing innovation opportunities based on business needs and expected value.
• Track project status, risks, outcomes, and resource requirements.
• Support portfolio planning and performance reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Portfolio management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Facilitation

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Black & Veatch Corporation, an employee-owned engineering firm, seeks a BV Operations Innovation Portfolio & Governance Manager to lead the governance and portfolio of ideas across BV Operations. You will drive disciplined investment decisions, balancing risk and value while aligning with strategic priorities.

You will coordinate with solution leaders, technology managers, and DIT to enable adoption of new technologies, manage performance, and promote continuous improvement across projects and