Portfolio Manager

The Planet Group; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Planet Group seeks a Portfolio Manager to oversee multiple Corporate Technology projects and ensure alignment with business priorities. You will focus on budgeting, forecasting, contracts and SOWs, procurement, governance and reporting, and stakeholder management.

You will coordinate with technology, finance, procurement, legal and business teams; support governance meetings and executive reporting; track risks and dependencies; and seek process improvements to boost portfolio efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, IT, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Portfolio Management, Program Management, Vendor Management, or IT Business Management.
• Strong experience with budgeting and forecasting.
• SOW management and procurement processes.
• Vendor contracts and renewals management.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple technology projects/initiatives aligned with business goals.
• Manage budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting.
• Handle vendors, contracts, SOWs, renewals, and vendor performance.
• Procurement activities including purchase orders and invoice approvals.
• Coordinate governance meetings, portfolio reviews, and executive reporting.
• Track risks, issues, and dependencies across projects.
• Collaborate with Technology, Finance, Procurement, Legal, and business teams.
• Identify ways to improve portfolio processes and operational efficiency.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Vendor management

Governance

Stakeholder management

Procurement

Purchase orders

SOW management

Contract management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Portfolio Manager will manage multiple Corporate Technology projects and make sure they are aligned with business priorities.

The main focus will be on:

• Budget Management & Forecasting
• Contracts & SOWs
• Procurement & Purchase Orders
• Governance & Reporting
• Stakeholder Management

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple technology projects/initiatives and ensure they are aligned with business goals.
• Manage budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting.
• Handle vendors, contracts, SOWs, renewals, and vendor performance.
• Manage purchase orders, invoice approvals, and procurement activities.
• Act as the main point of contact for the Corporate Technology organization.
• Communicate and coordinate with business stakeholders and leadership.
• Support governance meetings, portfolio reviews, and executive reporting.
• Track and manage risks, issues, and dependencies across projects.
• Work closely with Technology, Finance, Procurement, Legal, and business teams.
• Identify ways to improve portfolio processes and operational efficiency.

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, IT, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Portfolio Management, Program Management, Vendor Management, or IT Business Management.
• Strong experience with:
• Budgeting & Forecasting
• SOW Management
• Procurement
• Purchase Orders
• Stakeholder Management
• Governance & Reporting
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.