IT Portfolio Senior Manager-DHS -CBP

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SSi has an exciting opportunity for IT Portfolio Support on our DHS Enterprise Architecture Support Services DHS Customs and Border Protection program.
This person will support the development of a rich portfolio of shared-services offerings for the CBP enterprise.
In this position you will work with multiple IT disciplines in providing a high-quality governance structure for the IT Portfolio that is principally focused on identifying and provisioning a wide variety of IT services that provide optimal value for the organization.
The individual in this role will be part of an agile team and work closely with a team but have a lot of bandwidth to utilize independent professional judgement.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Driving a culture of transparency and accountability, enabling information-based decision making in the management of IT investments
• Establishing portfolio capabilities that will include the data requirements, process and roles, systems and governance, drive the adoption and uptake across the organization
• Establish Capabilities for business value management, inclusive of business case development, investment cost and benefits measurement, benefits tracking, value showback and cost/benefit optimization
• Develop capabilities for Technology Business Management (TBM) to support business Value Realization of investments in IT across the enterprise portfolio
• Expand the company's use of TBM tools beyond infrastructure cost, management and more holistically mange IT costs related to investments
• The portfolio manager will be responsible for the budget formulation, budget execution and improvement of the information technology/information management investment portfolio
• At least 5-7 years' experience of portfolio and/or business technology management experience
• IT Systems Management knowledge-knowledge of the asset and process management practices, requirements and support services of the IT function is preferred
• Experience in risk management is preferred
• Experience managing in a matrix environment is preferred
• Technical experience in management of computer applications systems is preferred
• Due to the nature of the government contract requirements and/or clearance requirements, US citizenship is required.
  
• In addition, candidates must have ability to obtain and maintain a DHS EOD/Public Trust clearance.
  

• Addresses business needs with an emphasis on standard solutions
• Collaborate with business partners in the region to define technology strategy that maximizes business value and minimizing time to market
• Define priorities for business and associated technology investments, leveraging product line organization
• Oversee BA teams within region and drive collaborations and sharing of best practices
• Align stakeholders around common measurable goals
• Be accountable for delivery and operational IT expense
• Understand core internal IT services and new technologies and approaches to drive business value
• Engage with external clients
• Lead the design, implementation and adoption of investment portfolio management capabilities for Business Value Realization, IT Cost Benchmarking, and Technology Business Management (TBM)
• Experience in establishing and managing Business Value Realization practices
• Strong relationship management skills to establish and build healthy working relations and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders
• Financial experience with familiarity with budgetary planning and cost reporting
• Previous industry experience in technology business management
• Ability to provide business/financial advice to executives, controllers and directors on business management related matters
• Proven leadership experience including knowledge of approaches, tools, and techniques for gaining the cooperation and support of others
• Demonstrates ability to manage small to medium sized technical/infrastructure projects- managing scope, schedule, resources, risks/issues, and cost
• Creates a collaborative partnership among IT leaders and portfolio stakeholders, and enables resource demand planning, change management, and project pipeline planning decisions
• Adheres to IT's Project Delivery methodology
• Demonstrate an ongoing commitment to professional growth in agile project/program management and other key areas
• Performs other critical tasks as required
• Manage the funnel of proposed IT investments for assigned operational PMO, and review new program submissions to ensure information accuracy, thoroughness, completeness and compliance with IT standards
• Participates in customer meetings to ensure services meet customer expectations and incorporates them within the service catalog
• Prepares and supports reporting and c.