Microsoft Portfolio Strategy & Governance Lead

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Microsoft Portfolio Owner to drive the health, performance, and strategic direction of HDR's Microsoft technology portfolio. This role serves as the primary liaison among business stakeholders, technology teams, Product Owners, and service providers.

You will lead governance, roadmaps, investments, and multi-year plans, coordinating with Product Managers and engineers to align priorities and deliver value.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in CS or related field.
• 10+ years IT experience with project management and 5+ years in staff leadership.
• Ability to work with business users to set priorities and manage expectations.
• Excellent client service and strong verbal/written communication.
• Engineering and/or Construction background is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning, governance, and performance management of the Microsoft technology portfolio.
• Develop portfolio roadmaps, priorities, investments, and multi-year plans aligned with business and technology strategies.
• Facilitate portfolio reviews and provide recommendations on performance, risks, dependencies, and outcomes.
• Establish, monitor, and report on portfolio KPIs, health metrics, financials, and value realization.
• Partner with Product Managers, Product Owners, teams, and stakeholders to align priorities and delivery plans.
• Balance portfolio demand, capacity, funding, and resource considerations to optimize delivery.
• Lead portfolio intake, prioritization, and decision-making processes.
• Promote consistent portfolio and product management practices across the Microsoft ecosystem.

Skills

Portfolio governance

Roadmapping

Stakeholder management

Communication

Vendor management

Leadership

Client service

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

HDR is seeking a Microsoft Portfolio Owner to drive the health, performance, and strategic direction of HDR's Microsoft technology portfolio. This role serves as the primary liaison among business stakeholders, technology teams, Product Owners, and service providers.

You will lead governance, roadmaps, investments, and multi-year plans, coordinating with Product Managers and engineers to align priorities and deliver value.