Portfolio Manager- Energy, Utilities and Industrials

Company Description

Sia is a next-generation, global management consulting group. Founded in 1999, we were born digital. Today our strategy and management capabilities are augmented by data science, enhanced by creativity and driven by responsibility. We’re optimists for change and we help clients initiate, navigate and benefit from transformation. We believe optimism is a force multiplier, helping clients to mitigate downside and maximize opportunity. With expertise across a broad range of sectors and services, our 3,000 consultants serve clients worldwide from 48 locations in 19 countries. Our expertise delivers results. Our optimism transforms outcomes. 

Strategy & Management Consulting 

Sia’s Strategy & Management Consulting global footprint and expertise in more than 40 sectors and services allow us to enhance our clients' businesses worldwide. We guide their projects and initiatives in strategy, business transformation, IT & digital strategy.   

Sia supports Energy & Utilities, Transportation, and Industrials in driving transformation, innovation, and competitiveness. Since 2000, we have guided energy companies (oil & gas and utilities), transportation, industrial and processes manufacturing leaders through growth strategies, business transformation, digital modernization, energy transition, regulatory challenges, application of AI technologies, and Industry 4.0 advancements. Our industry subject matter experts help our clients to adapt, innovate, and lead in an evolving landscape. 

Job Description

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Project Portfolio Manager to oversee and optimize our portfolio of 30-40IT-enabled business application projects, with individual project values ranging from $200K to $2M. This strategic role requires exceptional organizational skills, technical acumen, and the ability to drive complex initiatives across multiple stakeholder groups while ensuring alignment with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Portfolio Management & Strategy
  • Manage and oversee a portfolio of 30-40 concurrent IT business application projects valued between$200K-$2M each
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive portfolio roadmaps aligned with business strategy and objectives
  • Conduct portfolio health assessments and provide executive-level reporting on project status, risks, and performance metrics
  • Optimize resource allocation across the portfolio to maximize ROI and business value delivery
  • Establish and maintain portfolio governance frameworks, including stage gates and decision criteria
• Project Oversight & Coordination
  • Provide strategic oversight and guidance to individual project managers and project teams
  • Ensure consistent application of project management methodologies and best practices across all projects
  • Facilitate cross-project dependencies identification and resolution
  • Monitor project budgets, timelines, and deliverables to ensure portfolio-level objectives are met
  • Drive standardization of project management tools, processes, and reporting mechanisms
• Stakeholder Management & Communication
  • Serve as primary liaison between executive leadership and project teams
  • Present portfolio status, risks, and recommendations to C-level executives and board members
  • Facilitate portfolio steering committee meetings and strategic planning sessions
  • Manage relationships with key business stakeholders, IT leadership, and external vendors
  • Ensure transparent communication of portfolio performance and strategic initiatives
• Risk Management & Quality Assurance
  • Identify, assess, and mitigate portfolio-level risks and interdependencies
  • Establish quality gates and review processes to ensure project deliverables meet business requirements
  • Implement change management processes for portfolio scope, budget, and timeline adjustments
  • Develop contingency plans and resource reallocation strategies for at-risk projects
• Performance Management & Continuous Improvement
  • Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for portfolio success
  • Conduct post-project reviews and capture lessons learned for portfolio optimization
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance portfolio delivery capabilities
  • Benchmark portfolio performance against industry standards and best practices

Qualifications

• Education & Certification
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field
  • Project Management