IT Portfolio Management Manager

Posting Close Date: 

Applicants must submit their completed application by 08-25-2025 at 11:59 p.m. MST

Application and Special Instructions

**Please note:

As part of the application process, all applicants are required to submit a chronological resume and cover letter at the time of the application.

Applications that do not include both documents by the closing date of the recruitment will be considered incomplete and will not receive further consideration for this recruitment.

This position is based on-site at a City of Tucson facility. Remote or hybrid work arrangements are not available at his time.

The City of Tucson does not provide VISA sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.

Relocation expenses will not be provided for this position. Candidates are responsible for all costs associated with relocating to the Tucson area, if applicable.

**The following certifications must be obtained within eighteen (18) months of hire and must be maintained throughout employment in this position:

Project Management Professional (PMP) from the Project Management Institute (to be obtained within the first 12 months)


Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP) from the Project Management Institute OR equivalent portfolio management certification (i.e. IPMA Level A – Certified Portfolio Director or APM Major Project Leadership Specialist Certificate)

INTERVIEW INFORMATION:

Highest scoring applicants will be invited to attend an in-person interview to be held on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, and if needed, Thursday, September 11, 2025 & Friday September 12, 2025.

Recruiter contact information: If you have any questions, please contact Liliana Almeraz at (520 )837-4303 or Liliana.Almeraz@tucsonaz.gov.

ABOUT THIS JOB

Position Specific Summary

The IT Portfolio Management Manager position at the City of Tucson's Information Technology Department (ITD) is responsible for establishing, leading, and maturing enterprise-wide IT portfolio management practices that align technology investments with strategic business objectives. This role oversees a team of five project managers and several contractors/temporary staff, driving the transformation from ad-hoc project execution to a standardized, integrated portfolio management framework. The position requires rapid implementation of portfolio management processes, tools, and governance structures while building strategic partnerships with finance, procurement, accounting, business relationship management, architecture, and other cross-functional teams. 

Work is performed under the supervision of the IT Administrator. This position exercises direct supervision over project management personnel.
 

• Establishes and leads enterprise IT portfolio management practices by developing comprehensive portfolio governance frameworks, investment prioritization processes, and strategic alignment methodologies. Implements portfolio management tools and platforms to support demand management, resource allocation, and investment tracking across all IT initiatives.

• Supervises and develops project/program/portfolio management staff of 5-10 personnel, providing leadership, coaching, and performance management. Rapidly matures team capabilities by establishing standardized project and program management practices, common templates, consistent reporting mechanisms, and improved project tracking methodologies.

• Drives strategic portfolio planning and investment optimization by collaborating with executive leadership, business stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to evaluate, prioritize, and balance IT investments. Develops business cases, conducts portfolio reviews, and ensures alignment between technology initiatives and organizational strategic objectives.

• Integrates portfolio management with enterprise functions by establishing strong partnerships with finance, procurement, accounting, business relationship management, enterprise architecture, and other related teams. Ensures portfolio processes support City and IT department budget planning, procurement activities, financial reporting, and enterprise architecture driven strategy requirements.

• Implements portfolio management platforms and tools by evaluating, selecting, and deploying enterprise portfolio management solutions that support project intake, resource planning, financial tracking, and executive reporting. Develops dashboards, metrics, and reporting capabilities to provide transparency into portfolio performance