Project Portfolio Manager

Computer Task; Anchorage (AK); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

CTG is seeking a seasoned Project Portfolio Manager to lead planning, governance, and execution oversight for IT outsourcing programs in energy. You will manage demand, forecast resources, set priorities, and ensure alignment with governance, across a portfolio of initiatives including infrastructure, cybersecurity, and digital transformation.

The role interfaces with client leadership, CTG service delivery, and delivery teams to optimize capacity and ensure timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field.
• 8+ years of project, program, or portfolio management experience.
• 5+ years managing complex IT portfolios and multiple concurrent projects.
• Proven proficiency with governance, PMO processes, and stakeholder communication.
• Experience with MS Project, Project Online, ServiceNow, Power BI, and related tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage the portfolio of discretionary, operational, infrastructure, security, and business projects.
• Forecast resource demand and balance capacity with project priorities.
• Oversee schedules, budgets, risks, dependencies, and milestones across the portfolio.
• Engage with client and CTG leadership to translate priorities into actionable plans.
• Coach and mentor PMs/Coordinators and establish portfolio reporting standards.
• Drive continuous improvement in delivery transparency and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Resource forecasting

Capacity planning

Stakeholder engagement

Executive communication

Governance

PMO leadership

Portfolio governance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Technology, Engineering, Project Management, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Project Online

ServiceNow

Power BI

Microsoft 365

Portfolio management tools

Job description

Project Portfolio Manager – IT Services Program

Location: Anchorage, Alaska (Hybrid) Employment Type: Full-Time Reports To: Service Delivery Manager

Position Summary

CTG is seeking an experienced Project Portfolio Manager to lead the planning, governance, resource forecasting, and execution oversight of projects supporting CTG’s IT Outsourcing Program in Energy. This position serves as the primary interface between the client business and IT stakeholders, CTG leadership, and project delivery teams to ensure successful execution of a portfolio of strategic, operational, infrastructure, cybersecurity, application, and digital transformation initiatives.

The Project Portfolio Manager will be responsible for managing project demand, forecasting resource requirements, establishing project priorities, and ensuring alignment with governance processes. This role will work closely with client leadership and CTG service delivery teams to balance project capacity, business objectives, and operational priorities. The role described below is based on the outsourcing operating model and portfolio management responsibilities defined for the engagement.

Key Responsibilities

Portfolio Planning & Governance

• Manage the portfolio of discretionary, operational, infrastructure, security, and business projects.
• Partner with client stakeholders to understand annual and multi-year project demand.
• Develop and maintain portfolio roadmaps and project prioritization frameworks.
• Facilitate project intake, assessment, and approval processes.
• Ensure compliance with project management methodologies and governance requirements, including project controls.

Resource & Capacity Management

• Develop resource demand forecasts based on the project pipeline and strategic initiatives.
• Work closely with delivery leaders to identify staffing requirements and skill gaps.
• Coordinate assignment of project managers, analysts, architects, and technical resources.
• Monitor resource utilization and recommend capacity adjustments to meet changing business priorities.

Project Oversight

• Oversee multiple concurrent projects and programs across the IT portfolio.
• Review project schedules, budgets, risks, dependencies, and milestones.
• Ensure project managers adhere to established governance practices and reporting standards.
• Escalate risks and issues that may impact business outcomes, budgets, or timelines.

Stakeholder Management

• Serve as a trusted advisor to business and IT leadership.
• Facilitate portfolio review meetings and executive status updates.
• Build strong working relationships across client, CTG, vendors, and third-party stakeholders.
• Translate business priorities into actionable project plans and resource strategies.

PMO Leadership & Continuous Improvement

• Provide coaching, mentoring, and guidance to Project Managers and Project Coordinators supporting client projects.
• Establish best practices for portfolio reporting, project controls, and governance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that increase delivery effectiveness, transparency, and customer satisfaction.
• Support strategic planning activities and organizational transformation initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Technology, Engineering, Project Management, or a related field.
• 8+ years of project, program, or portfolio management experience.
• 5+ years managing complex IT portfolios and multiple concurrent projects.
• Demonstrated experience in resource forecasting and capacity planning.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and executive communication skills.
• Experience leading project governance and PMO functions.
• Proven ability to balance competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Project Online, ServiceNow, Power BI, Microsoft 365, and portfolio management tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Experience supporting energy, oil and gas, utilities, critical infrastructure, or regulated industries.
• Familiarity with ITIL and IT Service Management practices.
• Experience working within outsourced managed services environments.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Portfolio governance and demand management
• Strategic planning and roadmap development
• Budget forecasting and financial oversight
• Risk and dependency management
• Executive-level presentation and communication
• Resource planning and workforce optimization
• Vendor and contract coordination
• Change management and organizational transformation

Why Join CTG?

• Support Alaska’s most critical infrastructure organizations.
• Work alongside local leadership with deep energy industry experience.
• Play a key role in a large-scale IT outsourcing and transformation program.
• Collaborate with a global team while maintaining strong local customer relationships.
• Influence strategic technology investments and long-term business outcomes.

Location Preference: Anchorage-based candidates preferred. Regular engagement with stakeholders and onsite participation is required.

Certifications Preferred: PMP, ITIL, Agile/Scrum, or equivalent project and portfolio management credentials.

About CTG

CTG, a Cegeka company, delivers IT and business solutions that enhance clients’ digital agility, empowering them to seize new opportunities and overcome any challenge. Backed by more than 60 years’ experience and a commitment to being a reliable, results-driven partner, we work shoulder to shoulder with clients to shape digital together. Our vision is to be an indispensable partner to our clients and the preferred career destination for digital and technology experts. With more than 9,000 team members in over 15 countries, we combine global expertise with local insight to deliver innovative solutions. We operate across the Americas, Europe, and India, working with over 3,000 clients in many of today's highest-growth industries.

Together, we shape what’s next—working shoulder to shoulder to deliver impactful solutions for our clients and society. Our culture is built by the people who work at CTG, the values we hold, and the actions we take. It's a living, breathing thing that is renewed every day through the ways we engage with each other, our clients, and our communities. At CTG, you’ll find a workplace where you are encouraged to grow, supported in your ambitions, and empowered to shape your own career journey. For more information, visit www.ctg.com.

CTG will consider for employment all qualified applicants including those with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable local, state, and federal laws.

CTG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CTG will assure equal opportunity and consideration to all applicants and employees in recruitment, selection, placement, training, benefits, compensation, promotion, transfer, and release of individuals without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, age, disability, marital or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other discriminatory factors as required by law. CTG is fully committed to promoting employment opportunities for members of protected classes.