Manager, Technology Portfolio Planning and Management

AEP; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 137,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

AEP is seeking a Manager, Technology Portfolio Planning and Management in Columbus, OH, to guide technology planning, governance, and investment prioritization across the enterprise. You will establish roadmaps, manage business cases, and drive disciplined delivery aligned with enterprise standards.

You will lead SDLC governance, partner with delivery teams, and provide executive reporting on portfolio status, risks, and value realization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, business, or related technical field is required.
• An equivalent combination of education and related experience may be considered.
• 8 or more years of technology experience; 4-6 years of direct supervision experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead technology portfolio management, planning, and governance functions.
• Develop and maintain the technology multi-year plan and associated investment roadmaps.
• Guide the broader CITO organization in adopting and adhering to portfolio, planning, and delivery practices.
• Own and facilitate prioritization processes to align demand, funding, and strategic objectives.
• Oversee intake, evaluation, prioritization, and ongoing tracking of technology initiatives.
• Manage business case tracking, including assumptions, forecasts, benefits, and realized value.
• Define, document, and maintain SDLC standards and governance expectations.
• Partner with delivery teams and leaders to promote adherence to SDLC and delivery milestones.
• Track portfolio execution status, dependencies, risks, and issues, and provide executive-level reporting.
• Support planning cycles, investment reviews, and portfolio decision-making forums.
• Identify opportunities to improve portfolio visibility, governance, standardization, and value delivery.

Skills

Portfolio governance

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Executive reporting

Communication

SDLC governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, business, or related technical field

Equivalent combination of education and related experience

Tools

Portfolio management tools

Dashboards

Reporting systems

Job description

Manager, Technology Portfolio Planning and Management

Location: Columbus, OH

Category : IT & Infrastructure

Job Summary

The Manager, Technology Portfolio & Planning is responsible for guiding the broader CITO organization in technology planning, portfolio governance, investment prioritization, and value realization. This role helps establish, communicate, and reinforce enterprise standards for technology roadmaps, business case management, delivery tracking, and SDLC governance. The Manager partners across technology to drive alignment, transparency, and disciplined execution across the technology portfolio.

Job Description

What You'll Do:

• Lead technology portfolio management, planning, and governance functions.
• Develop and maintain the technology multi-year plan and associated investment roadmaps.
• Guide the broader CITO organization in adopting and adhering to portfolio, planning, and delivery practices.
• Own and facilitate prioritization processes to align demand, funding, and strategic objectives.
• Oversee intake, evaluation, prioritization, and ongoing tracking of technology initiatives.
• Manage business case tracking, including assumptions, forecasts, benefits, and realized value.
• Define, document, and maintain SDLC standards and governance expectations.
• Partner with delivery teams and leaders to promote adherence to SDLC and delivery milestones.
• Track portfolio execution status, dependencies, risks, and issues, and provide executive-level reporting.
• Support planning cycles, investment reviews, and portfolio decision-making forums.
• Identify opportunities to improve portfolio visibility, governance, standardization, and value delivery.

What We're Looking For:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, business, or related technical field is required.
• An equivalent combination of education and related experience may be considered.

Experience:

• 8 or more years of technology experience; 4-6 years of direct supervision experience preferred.

Other Must Haves:

• 7+ years of experience in technology portfolio management, PMO, strategy, program management, or related functions.
• 3+ years of experience leading teams, programs, or portfolio processes.
• Strong understanding of portfolio governance, prioritization, business case development, and planning processes.
• Experience supporting technology investment management and value realization.
• Familiarity with SDLC, project lifecycle governance, and delivery tracking practices.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, facilitation, and executive reporting skills.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience in a Technology PMO, Enterprise PMO, or Portfolio Management Office.
• Background in program management, strategic planning, or transformation delivery.
• Experience with portfolio management tools, dashboards, and reporting systems.
• Knowledge of agile, waterfall, and hybrid delivery methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders in a matrixed environment.
• Experience driving process adoption, governance, and operational discipline across teams.
• Background in benefits realization, financial tracking, or investment performance measurement.

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At AEP, we're more than just an energy company - we're a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!

Compensation

$136,539.00 - $177,503.00

Physical Demands

The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S - Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.

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