Lead, Transformation Portfolio Management

Allegis Group; Maryland; On-site; USD 114,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Paid time off

Job summary

Allegis Group in Jacksonville, FL seeks an experienced Lead Portfolio Management Analyst to advance the Portfolio Management function, align with strategic priorities, drive business value, and enable data‑driven decision making across the project portfolio.

You will build processes and criteria to identify, prioritize, manage and monitor initiatives, monitor the Transformation Portfolio, and partner with project managers to identify risks, gaps, and opportunities for improvement.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in strategic planning, project portfolio management, risk management, or transformation management.
• Experience implementing value-driven strategies that enhance business performance and deliver measurable outcomes.
• Must have at least 2 years designing, implementing and/or operationalizing frameworks for Project Portfolio Management.
• Staffing Industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build processes, criteria and infrastructure to identify, prioritize, manage and monitor initiatives, portfolios and resources.
• Support the design and implementation of frameworks to prioritize portfolio initiatives.
• Monitor and manage the Transformation Portfolio to ensure alignment with strategic objectives.
• Identify risks, gaps, and opportunities for improvement through periodic reviews with stakeholders.
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Validate KPIs and drive tracking against business case targets to monitor portfolio performance.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Strategic thinking

Executive communication

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Agile mindset

Presentation skills

Leadership of remote teams

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Overview

Job Summary:

We are looking for an experienced and strategic Lead Portfolio Management Analyst to continue to build the Portfolio Management function by ensuring alignment with organizational priorities, driving business value, and enabling data-driven decision-making. In addition to securing the foundation for the program, you will evaluate and manage initiatives across the project portfolio, work with stakeholders to identify capability or offering gaps and translate them into opportunities; conduct rigorous business case assessment requests and provide actionable insights for value realization. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical expertise, effective stakeholder management skills, and the ability to deliver concise, high-impact recommendations to leadership.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Build processes, criteria and infrastructure needed to identify, prioritize, manage and monitor initiatives, portfolios and resources in a way that optimal business results and benefits are achieved.
• Support the design and implementation of frameworks to prioritize portfolio initiatives.
• Monitor and manage the Transformation Portfolio to ensure alignment with strategic objectives and delivery of expected business outcomes.
• Help to maintain a strategic view of portfolio initiatives; partner with Transformation Project Managers and teams to identify risks, gaps, and opportunities for improvement through periodic reviews.
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Identify and manage cross-program dependencies, helping resolve critical challenges to de-risk value realization.
• Validate KPIs and drive tracking against business case targets to monitor portfolio performance.
• Stay informed about market trends, business priorities, and risk factors that could influence portfolio performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and leadership to drive consensus and align with organizational priorities.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including progress reports and risk assessments, for transparency.
• Provide expert support for meetings, ensuring productive discussions and actionable outcomes.

Required in-office presence at least 2 days perweek

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Strong expertise in data analysis and research to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities.
• Advanced PowerPoint skills to simplify and visually communicate complex topics effectively.
• Familiarity with portfolio management tools and reporting platforms (e.g., Tableau, PowerBI).

Supervisory or Management Responsibility:

• Oversight of 1 to 2 people

Qualifications

Minimum Education and/or Experience:

• 10 years of experience in strategic planning, project portfolio management, risk management, or transformation management.
• Experience implementing value-driven strategies that enhance business performance and deliver measurable outcomes.
• Must have at least 2 years designing, implementing and/or operationalizing frameworks for Project Portfolio Management.
• Staffing Industry preferred.

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong leadership in managing diverse and remote teams.
• Excellent communication skills, adept at explaining complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences and senior leadership.
• Executive presence/presentation skills
• Self-starter able to navigate ambiguous environments
• Skilled in problem-solving and the ability to handle a backlog of issues efficiently
• Exceptional analytical, strategic, and conceptual thinking skills
• Embodies leadership qualities in working with varying roles in the organization
• Demonstrates executive presence and influence skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Embraces an agile mindset and strives for continuous improvement through experimentation
• Able to challenge assumptions and foster dialogue to inspire collaboration.

Core Competencies:

• Build relationships
• Develop people
• Lead change
• Inspire Others
• Think critically
• Communicate clearly
• Create Accountability

Benefits Overview:

Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. This role is eligible for the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Hospital plans
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Company paid Basic Life and AD&D as well as voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Company paid Short and long-term disability
• Health & Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HSA & DCFSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Assistance
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Allegis Group Paid Family Leave, Parental Leave)

Salary Range:

• $113,600 - $170,400
• This position is bonus eligible
• Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email Lauren Lara at [e-mail] or call 410-579-3526 for other accommodation options.