Portfolio Manager

quickenloans; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket is seeking a Portfolio Manager to guide the intake and prioritization for a distribution of work across mortgage and tech teams. You will document commitments, analyze results and measure value realization, while collaborating with stakeholders to optimize portfolio outcomes.

Ideal candidates have Lean and Agile portfolio experience, knowledge of SAFe practices, and proficiency with Power BI and Jira. Strong communication skills and MS Office are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in information systems, economics, supply chain or equivalent.
• 2 years of experience managing repeatable projects or operations requiring process design.
• 1 year of Lean portfolio management experience.
• 1 year of Agile portfolio operations experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Apply Lean portfolio management methodology, standards and governance.
• Develop best practices and tools to drive outcomes and visibility.
• Keep stakeholders informed of progress through written and verbal updates.
• Drive collaboration among stakeholders for timely decisions.
• Promote intake and prioritization process changes and adoption.
• Define portfolio execution metrics and reporting.
• Identify data and reporting efficiency opportunities and automation.
• Educate teams on portfolio intake and prioritization processes.
• Understand and promote SAFe best practices.
• Identify Agile coaching opportunities and engage coaches effectively.
• Drive alignment across release trains and business teams to optimize results.
• Set and manage client expectations.

Skills

Lean portfolio mgmt

Agile portfolio ops

Communication skills

MS Office

Power BI

Jira

TFS

SAFe LPM

PMI Portfolio

Investment horizon

Strategy funding

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

TFS

Jira

Power BI

Job description

As the Portfolio Manager, you'll facilitate the work intake process for a given portfolio of work (business area, company, etc.) and guide stakeholders through the process to prioritize the highest value work for teams to execute. You'll document, analyze and communicate commitments and results while measuring value realization for work completed.

About the r ole

• Apply L ean portfolio management methodology, standards and governance
• Develop best practices and tools to drive business outcomes and create visibility
• Keep business areas and stakeholders informed of progress and changes through written and verbal communication
• Drive collaboration among stakeholders for timely decision making
• Promote process changes and gain adoption on new processes pertaining to intake and prioritization
• Define and create portfolio execution performance metrics and reporting
• Seek data and reporting efficiency opportunities and implement automation where possible
• Educate engaged teams and business stakeholders on the portfolio intake and prioritization processes
• Understand and promote Scaled Agile Framework ( SAFe ) best practices
• Identify Agile coaching opportunities and proactively engage coaches effectively
• Drive alignment across release trains and business teams to optimize results
• Set and manage client expectations
• Maintain a solid understanding of the mortgage and technology industries

About y ou

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor ' s degree in information systems, economics, supply chain or significant relevant experience
• 2 years of experience managing repeatable projects, operations or similar body of work that requires strong organizational, systems thinking and process design skill
• 1 year of L ean portfolio management experience
• 1 year of A gile portfolio operations experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in the Microsoft O ffice suite

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Team Foundation Server (TFS) (preferred) or a similar work management tool ( e.g., Jira)
• Experience with reporting and analytics tools (Power BI)
• Completion of a SAFe Lean Portfolio Manag e ment (LPM) course
• SAFe LPM Certification
• PMI Portfolio Management Professional Certification
• Understanding of investment horizons and the ability to analyze trends and create visibility to drive key business decisions
• Familiar with strategy and investment funding practices to guide business agility

What y ou'll g et

Our team members fuel our strategy, innovation and growth, so we ensure the health and well-being of not just you, but your family, too! We go above and beyond to give you the support you need on an individual level and offer all sorts of ways to help you live your best life. We are proud to offer eligible team members perks and health benefits that will help you have peace of mind. Simply put: We've got your back. Check out our full list of Benefits and Perks.

About u s

Rocket is a Detroit-based company made up of businesses that provide simple, fast and trusted digital solutions for complex transactions. The name comes from our flagship business, now known as Rocket Mortgage®, which was founded in 1985. Today, we're a publicly traded company involved in many different industries, including mortgages, fintech, real estate and more. We're insistently different in how we look at the world and are committed to an inclusive workplace where every voice is heard. Apply today to join a team that offers career growth, amazing benefits and the chance to work with leading industry professionals.

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