Innovation Portfolio Manager – Engineering & Development

Black & Veatch Corporation; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 178,000 - 266,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP ownership

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Black & Veatch Corporation seeks an Innovation Portfolio Manager to lead the EDS portfolio from concept through pilot, scaling, and benefits realization. You will coordinate across technology, operations, and solution leaders to ensure investments align with strategy and deliver measurable value.

You will drive governance, reporting, and adoption of new technologies, while guiding cross‑functional teams and managing opportunities for scalable solutions and business impact.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of applicable experience.
• Pre-employment screening and background checks may be required.
• Experience driving innovation programs and value realization.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate innovation portfolio intake, evaluation, and prioritization.
• Develop and maintain dashboards, status reports, and executive summaries.
• Manage portfolio performance, risks, and resource needs.
• Promote consistency in evaluation and decision‑making processes.
• Lead or supervise professionals across EDS with responsible direction.

Skills

Portfolio management

Program management

Stakeholder coordination

Leadership

Communication

Business acumen

Job description

Black & Veatch Corporation seeks an Innovation Portfolio Manager to lead the EDS portfolio from concept through pilot, scaling, and benefits realization. You will coordinate across technology, operations, and solution leaders to ensure investments align with strategy and deliver measurable value.

You will drive governance, reporting, and adoption of new technologies, while guiding cross‑functional teams and managing opportunities for scalable solutions and business impact.