It Portfolio Lead

Location: Dearborn, MI
Department: Information Technology
Reports to: Sr. Director, BI & Analytics
Job Classification: Remote
FLSA: Exempt
Job Band: Professional
Summary
The IT Portfolio Lead is a key role in overseeing the collection of projects and initiatives within Carhartt’s IT team. This individual will ensure alignment with strategic goals, manage resources, track progress, mitigate risks, and communicate across teams to deliver successful outcomes while optimizing resource allocation and maintaining a focus on long-term goals. Additionally, this individual will own and oversee the adoption and change management of IT processes, standards, and templates to ensure IT continues to work in a uniform methodology.
We are All Leaders at Carhartt
In our words and by our actions, we strive to emulate the hardworking example set forth by our founder, Hamilton Carhartt. We Lead Business by creating value, delivering on results, and making changes along the way. We Lead Self by being inclusive, recognizing that our differences make us stronger as we strive to build a better world, together, for all hardworking people. We Lead Others by communicating and clearly defining the path as we walk bravely into the future. Working at Carhartt, we are all given a seat at the table and the honor of continuing the legacy.
Responsibilities
Assumes the central role in overseeing and managing all aspects of the portfolio; takes responsibility for the overall success and delivery of portfolio initiatives.
Organizes and leads regular portfolio review sessions to evaluate progress and performance.
Conducts quarterly retrospectives to analyze past performance and identify areas for improvement.
Facilitates and participates actively in quarterly intake and planning sessions to set strategic goals and priorities.
Proactively identifies potential risks and issues that could hinder successful portfolio delivery. Implements mitigation strategies to address these risks and issues.
In partnership with Technical Program Managers, manages interdependencies among portfolio initiatives to ensure they are aligned and harmonized; ensures that the execution of one initiative does not negatively impact others within the portfolio.
Serves as a liaison between Product Lines, Shared Services, and the IT Leadership Team.
Delivers periodic updates and comprehensive reports at the portfolio level.
Keeps stakeholders informed about the current state of portfolio initiatives.
Establishes and maintains the portfolio's operational processes and governance framework including standard templates and process documents.
Ensures the portfolio and operational processes have the right amount of change management included in their project plans to increase the level of success and adoption.
Education
Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of experience required in Related Field
Required Skills and Experience
Minimum of 8 years of portfolio management or related experience
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey project objectives, progress updates, and potential issues to various stakeholders
Outstanding organizational skills with demonstrated ability to prioritize workload and attention to detail
Strong working relationships with IT Leadership Team and technical colleagues
Strong understanding of iterative development frameworks and practices
Ability to effectively coordinate and manage cross functional work streams
Working Conditions
Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time
Willing to work some weekends if necessary
Travel (10%)
Remote location: Associate will have no regular requirement to be on-site. Travel on-site is limited to special events.
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