Portfolio Project Manager

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Medical, Dental & Vision Care

Paid parental leave

Paid Time Off

Daily Pay

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated in Indianapolis, IN seeks a Project Portfolio Manager to oversee multiple projects across the organization's portfolio, ensuring strategic alignment, optimal resource allocation, and delivery of business objectives. You will coordinate between project teams, senior leadership, and stakeholders and report on portfolio health.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, 7–10 years in project management with 3–5 in portfolio or program management, and certifications such

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, project management, engineering, or related field.
• PMP, PgMP, or equivalent project/program management certification preferred.
• Minimum 7-10 years of project management experience with at least 3-5 years in portfolio or program management roles.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain portfolio management frameworks, processes, and governance structures.
• Ensure all projects align with organizational strategic objectives and business priorities.
• Develop portfolio roadmaps and communicate strategic direction to project teams and stakeholders.
• Monitor project progress, milestones, budgets, and deliverables across the portfolio.
• Identify interdependencies between projects and coordinate resources to prevent conflicts.
• Facilitate cross-project communication and ensure knowledge sharing between teams.
• Establish portfolio-level KPIs and metrics to track performance against strategic goals.
• Prepare executive-level dashboards and reports on portfolio health, risks, and outcomes.
• Conduct regular portfolio reviews with senior leadership and project sponsors.
• Analyze resource capacity and allocation across projects to maximize efficiency and prevent bottlenecks.
• Make recommendations for resource reallocation or project prioritization based on business value and strategic importance.
• Identify portfolio-level risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Escalate critical issues to appropriate stakeholders and coordinate resolution efforts across multiple projects.
• Maintain risk registers and ensure proper risk management practices.
• Build and maintain relationships with project sponsors, senior executives, and key business stakeholders.
• Facilitate portfolio steering committee meetings and provide strategic guidance on portfolio decisions.

Skills

Portfolio management

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, project management, engineering, or related field

Tools

Portfolio management software

Financial analysis tools

Data visualization tools

Job description

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JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way. Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.

Project Portfolio Manager Position Overview

The Project Portfolio Manager is responsible for overseeing and coordinating multiple projects within an organization's portfolio to ensure strategic alignment, optimal resource allocation, and successful delivery of business objectives. This role serves as the central point of coordination between project teams, senior leadership, and stakeholders while maintaining visibility into project performance across the entire portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Portfolio Strategy & Governance
  Define and maintain portfolio management frameworks, processes, and governance structures.
  Ensure all projects align with organizational strategic objectives and business priorities.
  Develop portfolio roadmaps and communicate strategic direction to project teams and stakeholders.
• Project Oversight & Coordination
  Monitor project progress, milestones, budgets, and deliverables across the portfolio.
  Identify interdependencies between projects and coordinate resources to prevent conflicts.
  Facilitate cross-project communication and ensure knowledge sharing between teams.
• Performance Management & Reporting
  Establish portfolio-level KPIs and metrics to track performance against strategic goals.
  Prepare executive-level dashboards and reports on portfolio health, risks, and outcomes.
  Conduct regular portfolio reviews with senior leadership and project sponsors.
• Resource Optimization
  Analyze resource capacity and allocation across projects to maximize efficiency and prevent bottlenecks.
  Make recommendations for resource reallocation or project prioritization based on business value and strategic importance.
• Risk & Issue Management
  Identify portfolio-level risks and develop mitigation strategies.
  Escalate critical issues to appropriate stakeholders and coordinate resolution efforts across multiple projects.
  Maintain risk registers and ensure proper risk management practices.
• Stakeholder Management
  Build and maintain relationships with project sponsors, senior executives, and key business stakeholders.
  Facilitate portfolio steering committee meetings and provide strategic guidance on portfolio decisions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, project management, engineering, or related field.
• PMP, PgMP, or equivalent project/program management certification preferred.
• Minimum 7-10 years of project management experience with at least 3-5 years in portfolio or program management roles.

Essential Skills

• Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities with experience in portfolio management tools and methodologies.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for executive-level audiences.
• Proficiency in project management software, financial analysis, and data visualization tools.
• Proven ability to influence without direct authority and manage complex stakeholder relationships.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in similar industry or organizational context, familiarity with Agile and traditional project methodologies, and demonstrated success managing large, complex project portfolios with budgets exceeding $10M annually.

Location: On-site –Indianapolis, IN

This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Personalized Benefits That Support Personal Well-Being and Growth

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care
• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay

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For further information, visit jll.com.

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