IT Portfolio Manager

Summary

The IT Portfolio Manager manages the IT solutions for Human Capital Management tools and applications. Working closely with the Senior IT Portfolio Manager of the HR business process area, the IT Portfolio Manager has accountability for all aspects of their program – solution fit to business needs, user acceptance and adoption, security, technical soundness and robustness, ROI/cost, time to delivery, prioritization of features, etc.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Work across departments to gather and understand the varying perspectives on the portfolio and its solutions – business function, user, technology, security, etc.
• Stay current with trends in their assigned area – both in terms of business trends and technology trends that influence the area. Maintain awareness of best practices and competitive intelligence of what other firms are doing in this area.
• Based on the above, determine the short- and long-term roadmaps for their portfolio area – adjusting over time as priorities and technologies change. Communicate and socialize the roadmap to achieve executive buy-in.
• Make key tradeoff, risk, and other critical decisions to do the “right” thing for the portfolio, taking into account all perspectives.
• Champion change and innovation in the area – socializing a forward-thinking portfolio of projects and roadmap.
• Determine skills needed, roles needed, and create and organize project teams based on resource estimates from the resource owners (Business Analysts, Developers, Architects, Project Managers, etc.). Resolve resource, timing or other conflicts between projects and groups.
• Other duties as required.

Salaries vary by location and are based on numerous factors, including, but not limited to, the relevant market, skills, experience, and education of the selected candidate. If an estimated salary range for this role is available, it will be provided in our Target Salary Range section. Our compensation package also includes bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits program. Benefits information can be found at Sidley.com/Benefits.

Target Salary Range

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities (Duties) above satisfactorily and meet the requirements below. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. If you need such an accommodation, please email staffrecruiting@sidley.com (current employees should contact Human Resources). 

Education and/or Experience: 

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or related field
• A minimum of 5 years of experience leading portfolios of projects balancing a variety of perspectives and interests
• A minimum of 2 years of experience creating and managing product roadmaps, including enhancement and other user requests
• Demonstrated experience in multiple IT-related functional disciplines (e.g. one or more of: Business Analysis, Project Management, Development, Infrastructure Architecture, Security, Quality Assurance, etc.)
• Executive presentation skills

Preferred:

• Experience in current technology trends in Human Capital Management
• Law firm experience
• Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Business, or Management Information Systems

Other Skills and Abilities:

The following will also be required of the successful candidate:

• Strong organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Good judgment
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others
• Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion
• Able to work under pressure
• Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities

Sidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Salary : $150,000 - $165,000