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Portfolio Lead - North America

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How does this role contribute to our collective success?

Reporting to the Head of Portfolio and Project Management, the Portfolio Lead – North America is responsible for managing the North American Division’s portfolio (i.e.  Value Stream(s) of projects and enhancements) and providing a comprehensive view of all deliveries to their business leader and various delivery leaders.

This role requires a combination of project management and business skills, with a strong emphasis on coordinating multiple concurrent projects and enhancements effectively. Responsibilities include creating and maintaining the annual delivery plan and a multi-year delivery roadmap for supported projects. Additionally, the role involves managing project plans, business expectations, steering committees, budgets, risks, and issues, as well as overseeing all project governance mechanisms. Strong knowledge of the North American business goals and objectives is critical to success.

The Portfolio Lead – North America must excel at leading in a matrixed environment, working with Value Stream delivery teams across the Application Delivery, Data & Analytics, and COE organizations. This role also involves direct engagement with senior business leaders to ideate new initiatives and formulate projects.

What will you do in this role?

Drive and guide portfolio strategy in collaboration with Business Leaders and Product Owners, and ensure alignment with business objectives

• Allocate funding to Value Streams and related projects/epics based on business priorities, and prioritize Value Stream initiatives at the portfolio level. 
• Work with senior leaders to establish and define budgets based on all necessary resourcing to support a Value Stream across BTS, D&A, and from the business units directly.
• Participate in portfolio reviews to ensure work aligns with business objectives and delivers tangible business outcomes.
• Identify and track Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) for Value Streams.

Project Planning, Coordination, and Execution

• Develop comprehensive project plans, establishing clear objectives, timelines, and key deliverables to ensure successful project execution.
• Assess and evaluate detailed plans for specific projects and enhancements, ensuring alignment with overall strategic goals.
• Lead the execution of project plans, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to project scope and quality standards.
• Identify and manage interdependencies among projects to optimize resources and mitigate risks.
• Deliver consistent and clear updates on project progress, challenges, and achievements to stakeholders.
• Document all high-level project events and milestones within the North American portfolio.
• Oversee and manage the financial aspects of the project portfolio, ensuring budget adherence and efficient resource allocation.
• Identify potential project risks and develop strategies to address them, ensuring continuity and minimizing impact.

Communication, Team Building, and Methodology Development

• Effectively communicate project updates, decisions, and outcomes to project sponsors and team members, tailoring messages appropriately for executives and other stakeholders.
• Establish and refine program management practices and methodologies to achieve project goals and enhance the project management team's capabilities.
• Must lead in a matrix environment, forming co