Job Description

The IT Portfolio Management Leader is a member of the Portfolio Management Office (PMO) fully dedicated to the IT Organization. This role connects DPR’s strategy to program execution to ensure alignment, prioritization, and delivery of initiatives that support company goals. The IT Portfolio Management Leader will collaborate with other PMO Leaders enabling enterprise-wise transparency, integration, and effective resource allocation.

Company Overview

DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, purpose-driven builder on a mission to be one of the Most Admired Companies by the year 2030. As a top-ranked general contractor, DPR is known for tackling complex, technical projects across core markets including healthcare, life sciences, advanced technology, and commercial construction. Our culture is built on a foundation of selflessness, integrity, and a shared entrepreneurial spirit, where employees are empowered to take ownership, drive innovation, and make a lasting impact.

At DPR, we don’t just build great buildings—we also invest in building great teams, great technology, and great partnerships. Our IT Organization is central to this vision, enabling digital transformation and operational excellence across the enterprise.

Role Summary

The IT Portfolio Management Leader is a member of the Portfolio Management Office (PMO) fully dedicated to the IT Organization.  This role connects DPR’s strategy to program execution to ensure alignment, prioritization, and delivery of initiatives that support company goals.  The IT Portfolio Management Leader will collaborate with other PMO Leaders enabling enterprise-wise transparency, integration, and effective resource allocation.

Role Responsibilities

Facilitation & Coordination

• Lead and coordinate the prioritization process for objectives and initiatives in the IT Organization
• Manage the intake of new enhancements, ideas, and initiatives, ensuring they meet Initiative definitions
• Organize and lead regular meetings, ensuring alignment with the company’s Operating Framework
• Provide support to initiative leads to ensure consistent initiative management and accountability
• Support cross-collaboration with other workgroups by identifying interdependence and overlaps, supporting ongoing collaboration where required to ensure proper coordination through delivery
• Onboard new team members to the PMO process

Business Partnership & Stakeholder Engagement

• Function as a trusted advisor to workgroup leaders (working group, initiative leaders, etc.) and stakeholders in aligning priorities
• Foster strong relationships across workgroups, PMO, and PSG (Prioritization Subgroup)
• Serve as a liaison between workgroups and the leadership team sponsors, ensuring communication is clear, timely, and transparent

Portfolio & Program Management

• In partnership with other workgroup Portfolio Managers, develop and maintain a structured framework for managing multiple initiatives, aligning them to company and workgroup strategic objectives
• In partnership with workgroup leaders, initiative leaders, and other stakeholders, define the initiative scope, goals, timeline, budget, deliverables, and success metrics
• Monitor initiative progress, close gaps, and escalate constraints or risks as necessary
• Ensure scope and deliverables are defined with support

Prioritization Team Contribution

• Collaborate with other workgroup Portfolio Managers to form a Prioritization Team responsible for coordination across workgroups
• Ensure strategic integration by connecting similar and dependent initiatives across workgroups
• Partner with other Portfolio Managers to ensure consistency in process across workgroups including controls/governance, reporting tools, initiative intake protocols, and project management practices
• Contribute insights, lessons learned, and continuous improvement suggestions to strengthen portfolio management practices

Change Leadership & Process Improvement

• Drive change management design and execution to enable adoption of new processes, systems, and initiatives
• Partner with the workgroups to assess impact of implementations and assist in developing change management plans to mitigate risks
• Cultivate a culture of accountability, innovation, and collaboration within workgroups

Reporting & Communication

• Provide regular updates to workgroup leaders, PMO, and PSG on initiative progress, risks, and resources
• Ensure consistent communication of process and priority changes to relevant stakeholders
• Define requirements for dashboards, analytics, a