Program Portfolio Manager

Carrier Global Corporation; New York (NY); Remote; USD 109,000 - 192,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Program Portfolio Manager to oversee a diverse portfolio of programs and projects. This role is pivotal in aligning strategic objectives with execution, ensuring resource optimization, and managing risks effectively. You will collaborate with leadership to prioritize initiatives based on value and availability while monitoring financial performance and stakeholder engagement. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in program management, excellent communication skills, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams. Join this innovative firm to make a significant impact on climate and energy solutions while driving continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in program, portfolio, or project management roles.
• Proficiency in portfolio management tools and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage a portfolio of programs to ensure alignment with strategy.
• Establish portfolio governance standards and monitor program health.

Skills

Strategic planning and alignment

Financial acumen and budgeting

Risk and issue management

Stakeholder communication and management

Data-driven decision-making

Cross-functional team leadership

Process improvement and Portfolio optimization

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

PPM tools

Agile methodologies

PMI standards

Smartsheets

Excel

Job description

Country: United States of America

Location: CANYO: Carrier-Home New York Remote Location, Remote City, NY, 13088 USA

Carrier Global Corporation, a global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, is committed to creating solutions that matter for people and our planet for generations to come. From the beginning, we've led in inventing new technologies and entirely new industries. Today, we continue to lead because we have a world-class, diverse workforce that puts the customer at the center of everything we do. For more information, visit corporate.carrier.com or follow Carrier on social media at @Carrier.

About this role

A Program Portfolio Manager oversees and manages a portfolio of programs and projects to ensure alignment with organizational strategy, objectives, and priorities. This role bridges strategic planning and execution, ensuring resource optimization, risk mitigation, and the achievement of key performance indicators (KPIs).

Key Responsibilities:

Portfolio Strategy and Planning

• Define and maintain the program and portfolio framework aligned with organizational goals.
• Collaborate with leadership to prioritize programs and projects based on strategic value, resource availability, and risk assessment.
• Develop waterline for program execution aligned with business objectives.

Governance and Oversight

• Establish portfolio governance standards, processes, and metrics for success.
• Monitor the health and progress of programs and projects within the portfolio.
• Lead portfolio reviews, ensuring accountability and adherence to budgets, timelines, and scope.

Resource Management

• Optimize resource allocation across programs and projects to prevent bottlenecks.
• Work with cross-functional teams to manage capacity planning and address resource constraints.

Risk and Issue Management

• Identify, assess, and manage portfolio risks and dependencies.
• Develop mitigation strategies and escalate critical issues to senior leadership as needed.

Financial Management

• Oversee portfolio budgets, ensuring financial targets are met.
• Work with Product Leads and Finance to provide detailed reporting on financial performance, including ROI and cost-benefit analysis.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as the primary liaison between stakeholders and project teams to ensure alignment.
• Communicate portfolio performance, challenges, and opportunities effectively to executives and other stakeholders.

Continuous Improvement

• Analyze portfolio data to identify trends, lessons learned, and areas for improvement.
• Recommend and implement changes to enhance portfolio performance and outcomes.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 8+ years of experience in program, portfolio, or project management roles

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency in portfolio management tools and methodologies (e.g., PPM tools, Agile, PMI standards, Smartsheets, Excel).
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to manage multimillion-dollar budgets and complex project portfolios.

Desired Skills

• Strategic planning and alignment
• Financial acumen and budgeting
• Risk and issue management
• Stakeholder communication and management
• Data-driven decision-making
• Cross-functional team leadership
• Process improvement and Portfolio optimization

Key Metrics for Success

• Achievement of portfolio strategic objectives
• Portfolio ROI and financial performance
• Stakeholder satisfaction
• Timeliness and quality of program delivery
• Effective risk mitigation and issue resolution

This role is ideal for professionals who excel at balancing strategic vision with detailed execution, ensuring business priorities translate into tangible results.

Pay Range: $109,456 - $191,938 Annually

Carrier is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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