Portfolio Project Manager (Hybrid)

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About The Business

LexisNexis Risk Solutions is the essential partner in the assessment of risk. Within our Insurance vertical, we provide customers with solutions and decision tools that combine public and industry specific content with advanced technology and analytics to assist them in evaluating and predicting risk and enhancing operational efficiency. Our insurance risk solutions help drive better data-driven decisions across the insurance policy lifecycle - all while reducing risk. You can learn more about LexisNexis Risk at the link below. https://risk.lexisnexis.com/insurance

About Our Team

Our Business Program Management Office (PMO) is a dynamic and collaborative environment where innovation and teamwork drive success. We work with cross-functional teams, contributing to the successful execution of projects.

About The Role

As a Project Manager overseeing the entire portfolio, you will ensure alignment with company objectives by managing the portfolio's size, scalability, and performance. You'll collaborate with business leaders to define goals, track project performance, and provide insights for strategic decision-making. Additionally, you'll drive continuous improvement in portfolio management processes, ensuring robust governance and compliance with industry best practices.

This position will be hybrid in Alpharetta, GA - 3x a week

Responsibilities

• Manage a business portfolio to ensure alignment with the company's objectives.
• Provide business leaders with the right information to assess and prioritize projects that align with strategic goals.
• Manage the size and scalability of the portfolio to ensure optimal performance.
• Collaborate with business leaders and stakeholders to define portfolio goals and success criteria.
• Track and analyze the performance of projects within the portfolio, making adjustments as needed.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with business initiatives.
• Monitor spending across the portfolio. Provide insights and recommendations to maintain financial control and support strategic decision-making.
• Prepare and present reports on portfolio performance, risks, and recommendations to senior management.
• Drive continuous improvement in portfolio management processes, incorporating best practices and lessons learned.
• Ensure robust internal governance by overseeing the implementation and adherence to standardized processes, tools, and reporting mechanisms. Maintain compliance with internal policies and industry best practices to support transparency and accountability.
  
  

Requirements

• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in portfolio management, project management, or a related field.
• Proven track record of managing large and complex portfolios.
• Bachelor's degree in finance, business administration, economics, or a related field. Master's degree preferred (e.g., MBA, MS in Finance)
• PMP (Project Management Professional) is required.
• PfMP (Portfolio Management Professional) certification is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to implement standardized processes, tools, and reporting mechanisms.
• Demonstrated ability to implement standardized processes, tools, and reporting mechanisms.
• Demonstrated skills in identifying and mitigating risks, monitoring spending, and providing strategic insights for financial control. Familiarity with risk management frameworks and financial analysis tools is preferred.
• Proficiency in using project management software and reporting tools is beneficial.
• Excellent ability to collaborate with business leaders and stakeholders to define goals, track project performance, and present comprehensively.
• Experience with project management methodologies (e.g., Lean Six Sigma, Prince 2, PMP, or Agile) and tools such as JIRA and Confluence is advantageous.
  
  

Benefits

We know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:

• Health Benefits: Comprehensive, multi-carrier program for medical, dental and vision benefits
• Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with match and an Employee Share Purchase Plan
• Wellbeing: Wellness platform with incentives, Headspace app subscription, Employee Assistance and Time-off Programs
• Short-and-Long Term Disability, Life and Accidental Death Insurance, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
• Family Benefits, including bonding and family care leaves, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Health Savings, Health Care, Dependent Care and Commuter Spending Accounts
• In addition to annual Paid Time Off, we offer up to two days of paid leave each to participate in Employee Resource Groups and to volunteer with your charity of choice"