Senior Portfolio Manager - General Counsel Division

Harris County; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris County in Houston seeks a Senior Portfolio Manager to oversee medium-to-large IT projects by coordinating cross-functional teams, resources, and stakeholders. You will apply proven project management practices to ensure delivery within scope, quality, and budget.

The role requires seven years of IT project delivery experience, familiarity with CLM/enterprise tools, and strong communication. A bachelor’s degree in MIS/IT/CS is preferred; PMP certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• Seven years of relevant IT project delivery experience.
• Knowledge of project management methodology.
• Experience with project management tools (Microsoft Project, Jira).
• Exposure to software development, Agile, or IT operations.
• Ability to balance legal stakeholder needs with system constraints.
• Familiarity with CLM systems or similar enterprise workflow tools.
• PM certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead comprehensive project planning (scope, schedule, budget, resources).
• Oversee implementation, enhancement, and optimization of key projects.
• Support adoption of legal technology tools (matter management, eBilling, policy management, document automation).
• Drive user training, onboarding, documentation, and support processes.
• Monitor performance metrics and report to senior leadership.
• Develop briefing documents and presentations for stakeholders.
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks, issues, and changes.

Skills

Project management

Microsoft Project

Jira

Agile

Stakeholder management

Legal tech familiarity

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in MIS/IT/CS

Tools

Project governance tools

Job description

General Summary

The Senior Portfolio Manager successfully manages medium-to-large-scale projects by effectively coordinating cross-functional teams, resources, and stakeholders. Leveraging proven project management best practices, methodologies, and tools, the role ensures timely delivery of projects within defined scope, quality, and budget constraints. Duties include but are not limited to:

Duties and Responsibilities

• Leads comprehensive project planning, including defining scope, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation to align with organizational goals.
• Lead implementation, enhancement, and ongoing optimization of key projects, including requirements gathering, workflow design, testing, training, and change management.
• Support adoption of legal technology tools such as matter management, eBilling, policy management, or document automation systems as assigned.
• Drive user training, onboarding, documentation, and support processes that increase user adoption and reduce system friction.
• Monitor and report on performance metrics, usage trends, and enhancement needs to senior leadership.
• Develop briefing documents, correspondence, presentations, and other decision-support materials that provide senior leadership with information, analysis, and recommendations.
• Proactively identify, assess, and manage project risks, issues, and changes throughout the project life cycle to mitigate impacts.
• Oversee vendor management and coordinate third-party engagements to ensure contractual obligations and deliverables are met.
• Facilitate regular project status meetings, prepare detailed progress reports, dashboards, and presentations for stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with organizational project management frameworks, governance processes, policies, and quality standards.
• Foster strong stakeholder relationships by managing and coordinating third-party engagements and resolving conflicts, ensuring transparency in communications.
• Serve as a liaison between HCAO, departments, and Court offices as needed to facilitate clear communication and alignment to meet strategic objectives and drive business value.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Duties

• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx

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This position is subject to a criminal history check.

Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Supporting Job Application Documents

• Applicants should provide a cover letter, resume, and three (3) professional references with their application.

Experience

• Seven (7) years of relevant experience delivering IT projects that solve business needs.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of project management methodology.
• Knowledge of project management tools (Microsoft Project, Jira, etc.)
• Exposure to software development, Agile, or IT operations.
• Ability to balance legal stakeholder needs with system constraints, technical feasibility, and operational requirements.
• Familiarity with CLM systems or similar enterprise workflow tools (e.g., DocuSign CLM, Icertis, Ironclad, Agiloft, Onit, ServiceNow)
• Excellent decision-making, prioritization, and organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative group.
• Ability to learn new tools and methodologies; stays current in leading trends.

NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

• Bachelor’s degree in MIS, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field preferred.
• Prior experience in Harris County government office or law firm preferred.
• Project Management Professional certification preferred.

About the Harris County Attorney’s Office (HCAO): Located in downtown Houston, HCAO serves as the chief civil law office for Harris County, Texas’s largest county. The office represents Harris County government, the Harris County Flood Control District, the Harris County Toll Road Authority, and multiple emergency network agencies in civil legal matters. The office also provides legal advice and counsel to County elected officials, appointed officials, departments, and employees. With more than 300 attorneys and staff, the office handles a broad range of public law, including general counsel services, defensive litigation, affirmative and special litigation, employment, environmental enforcement, real estate, property tax, compliance and revenue, child protective services, disability and elder law, hospital district representation, communications and outreach, and the Harris County Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library. The County Attorney’s Office plays a vital role in protecting the legal interests of Harris County, advising public officials, supporting effective county operations, and serving the residents of Harris County through high-quality, ethical, and professional legal work.

About County Attorney Abbie Kamin

Harris County Commissioners Court appointed Abbie Kamin to serve as County Attorney. She took office on June 15, 2026. Kamin is a native Houstonian, attorney, and public servant who has represented District C on Houston City Council since 2020. Prior to her service on City Council, she practiced law with a focus on general civil litigation and civil rights litigation, including work involving voting rights and Title IX matters. She also served as Associate Regional Director for the Anti-Defamation League’s Southwest Region and previously worked in Texas Legislature. She earned her J.D., cum laude, from American University Washington College of Law and her B.A., cum laude, from Tulane University. County Attorney Kamin leads the office with a focus on effective legal representation, sound public administration, professionalism, and service to Harris County residents.

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work

• This is an in office full‑time position.
• Days and hours of work are typically Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with occasional weekends and holidays as necessary.
• Hours may vary based on the business needs of the HCAO.

Work Environment, Physical, and Mental Demands

• This job typically operates in a professional office environment. The individual in this role uses standard office equipment such as computers, printers, scanners/copiers, and phones.
• This is largely a sedentary role that requires standing or sitting for prolonged periods, exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, repetitive motions requiring dexterity such as keyboarding, communicating with others to exchange concepts and information, problem solving, decision‑making, organization, the ability to read and write, and the ability to manage workplace stressors, including adversarial interactions. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Compensation

• The base compensation for this position will be commensurate with experience and determined based on the candidate’s qualifications and the pay of other employees in the job function. Total compensation includes paid leave programs, health benefits, and retirement plans.
• In addition, the position is eligible for the accrual of compensatory time off for hours worked over 40 in a workweek, consistent with Harris County personnel policies and procedures.

Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards. Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.