Associate Director Finance Strategic Operations – Portfolio Management

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Position Summary

The Associate Director of Portfolio Management plays a pivotal role within Finance Strategic Operations overseeing and optimizing the Finance of the Future project portfolio including the FCE, LEAP and Enterprise FP&A initiatives. Reporting directly to the Executive Director of Finance Strategic Operations & Data Strategy, the Finance Associate Director of Portfolio Management will be responsible for strategically managing, monitoring and overseeing the execution of multiple projects to ensure alignment with the organization's goals and objectives. This role requires a strong ability to balance competing priorities, manage resources effectively and make data-driven decisions.

Key Responsibilities

Portfolio Management:

• Define, develop and maintain the project portfolio strategy in alignment with the organization's business objectives.
• Evaluate and prioritize project initiatives based on strategic goals, resource availability and financial constraints.
• Monitor the portfolio's health, ensuring that projects are on track and adjust as necessary to meet strategic objectives.
• Conduct regular program reviews to assess performance, risks and opportunities.

Project Oversight:

• Provide guidance and support to project managers and teams to ensure projects are executed according to defined processes and standards.
• Assist in resolving escalated project issues and risks, fostering collaboration and facilitating communication among project stakeholders.
• Ensure that project objectives, scope and deliverables align with portfolio goals.

Resource Allocation:

• Collaborate with project coordinator(s) to allocate and optimize resources across projects in the portfolio.
• Identify resource gaps and work with leadership to address staffing needs.
• Monitor resource utilization and make recommendations for adjustments.

Supervisory Responsibility:

• 3-5 global project management FTEs (internal/external)

Financial Management:

• Develop and manage the portfolio budget, tracking expenditures and ensuring cost-effective project delivery.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and potential risks related to project finances.
• Prepare financial reports and forecasts for senior management.

Risk and Issue Management:

• Proactively identify, assess and mitigate project and portfolio risks.
• Establish risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans.
• Escalate critical issues to program and project leadership and recommend solutions.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Foster positive relationships with global stakeholders, including executives, department heads and project sponsors.
• Communicate portfolio status, progress and performance to stakeholders through regular reporting and presentations.

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