IT Portfolio Manager

Holland & Knight; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with profit sharing

Paid holidays and paid time off

Job summary

Holland & Knight is seeking an IT Portfolio Manager to oversee complex initiatives at their Global Operations Center in Tampa, Florida. The role includes managing project budgets, engaging executive sponsors, and leading cross-functional teams to ensure project success.

The ideal candidate possesses a Bachelor's degree, 6+ years of portfolio management experience, and a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. Comprehensive benefits including medical plans and a 401(k) with profit sharing are offered.

Qualifications

• Lead large, complex initiatives end‑to‑end.
• Apply advanced project and program management practices.
• Manage project budgets and forecasts.
• Drive disciplined execution across teams.
• Establish and validate project scope and value drivers.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project delivery for defined scope, budget, and quality.
• Serve as primary interface with executive sponsors.
• Identify and manage portfolio and project risks.
• Coordinate resource planning to support delivery.
• Mentor less experienced project managers.

Skills

End‑to‑end leadership of large‑scale, complex portfolio initiatives

Advanced project and program management expertise with multimodal delivery leadership

Strategic portfolio planning, prioritization, and resource allocation

Integrated project planning, critical path management, and delivery governance

Executive stakeholder engagement and portfolio risk management

Financial stewardship including budget management and ROI transparency

Vendor management and contract oversight

Governance oversight and compliance accountability

Data‑driven decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, Information Systems, Information Technology, or a related field

6+ years of project portfolio management experience

Project Management Professional (PMP) required

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite or Microsoft365

Job description

Location: Global Operations Center, Tampa, Florida; or Office, Dallas.

IT Portfolio Manager

Key Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Lead large, complex initiatives end‑to‑end, ensuring delivery meets defined scope, schedule, budget, quality, and value expectations.
• Apply advanced project and program management practices, including multimodal delivery (Waterfall, Agile, Hybrid), to drive measurable strategic value.
• Establish and validate project scope, value drivers, success criteria, and delivery approach; develop and maintain integrated project plans.
• Drive disciplined execution and accountability across diverse cross‑functional teams.
• Manage vendor activities, including RFP development, evaluation, selection, and performance oversight.
• Serve as the primary interface to executive sponsors, business, and technical leaders; communicate project status, risks, dependencies, and decisions to stakeholders and produce executive‑ready reporting.
• Identify and manage portfolio and project‑level risks, issues, and dependencies; optimize mitigation strategies and report escalations with clarity.
• Manage project budgets, forecasts, and variance; support annual planning and tracking of ROI.
• Coordinate resource planning, including business‑level resources and capacity considerations, to support delivery commitments.
• Maintain accurate project documentation (charters, schedules, RAID logs, status reports, change requests) and ensure compliance with governance, quality standards, and delivery controls.
• Lead structured change management activities, partnering with business leaders to assess stakeholder impacts and coordinate adoption planning.
• Maintain business/IT portfolio, roadmap, and initiative inventory; facilitate prioritization and resource allocation; balance conflicting priorities and remove portfolio‑level blockers.
• Mentor less experienced project managers and promote consistent use of PMO processes, tools, and best practices.

Required Skills

• End‑to‑end leadership of large‑scale, complex portfolio initiatives.
• Advanced project and program management expertise with multimodal delivery leadership.
• Strategic portfolio planning, prioritization, and resource allocation.
• Integrated project planning, critical path management, and delivery governance.
• Executive stakeholder engagement and portfolio risk management.
• Financial stewardship, including budget management, forecasting, variance oversight, and ROI transparency.
• Vendor management and contract oversight across multiple workstreams.
• Governance oversight, compliance accountability, and delivery discipline.
• Portfolio optimization, roadmap management, and strategic sequencing leadership.
• Experience with project management tools, templates, and governance processes.
• Organizational change leadership and cross‑initiative adoption enablement.
• Data‑driven decision making and value outcome measurement support.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite or Microsoft365.

Required Qualifications & Education

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Information Systems, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 6+ years of project portfolio management experience.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) required.

Preferred Qualifications & Education

• Master’s degree in business, Information Systems, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Advanced program or portfolio management certification (PgMP®, PfMP®) strongly preferred.
• Agile or hybrid delivery certification (e.g., SAFe®, Disciplined Agile, CSM) preferred.
• Previous experience in a law firm a plus.

Physical Requirements

Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time and moderate or advanced keyboard usage.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical (PPO and HDHPs), dental and vision plans, including coverage for domestic partners.
• Life and AD&D insurance; short and long‑term disability insurance.
• Tax‑advantaged accounts for health care expenses (FSAs and HSAs), and FSAs for dependent care.
• Health advocacy services; behavioral health and counseling resources for all family members.
• 401(k) with profit sharing; backup dependent care; senior care planning support.
• Paid holidays and other paid time off, including paid leave for new parents.

EEO Commitment

Holland & Knight is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, transgender status, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other factor prohibited by law.