Strategic Portfolio Manager — Projects & Programs

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

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