IT Portfolio/Program Manager

ny where we are changing the way we use technology to support our customers, dealers and business.

Flexible hybrid work environment (onsite 2 days a week/3 days remote) at our Arlington (AOC1), TX office.

RESPONSIBILITIES

About the role

Join our fin-tech culture within a Blue-Chip company where we are changing the way we use technology to support our customer and business. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Technical Program/Portfolio Manager to join our IT Delivery Practice. As a Technical Program/Portfolio Manager, you will play a critical role in planning and supporting strategic technology initiatives. Your expertise in program/portfolio management, development practices, infrastructure modernization, and financial services combined with a sound set of technical skills will be instrumental in ensuring the successful execution of complex projects and initiatives. We want a visionary leader to accelerate our transformation journey! If this excites you then we want you!

What makes you the ideal leader?

• Communicating up and down the stack -interacting with executives, engineers and architects, business groups and shared services

• Leading the planning and structuring for tech efforts to streamline capabilities and tools needed to support the business in delivering value

• Support the assessment of project scope and prioritization across technology capabilities to drive modernization activities

• Build and develop effective relationships with different IT and product teams to find opportunities for increase business value while modernizing our technology solutions

• Create effective portfolio processes and think out of the box to deliver value quickly while managing costs strategically

• Document and conduct presentations for technical, business and leadership audiences to promote portfolio strategy and communicate progress

• Support the CTO Delivery group in planning initiatives across goals, KRs, KPIs etc. as it relates to portfolio goals

• Assist with change management activities for the team and beyond

• Champion the financials of assigned programs/projects, yearly budget, and ongoing financial planning

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by identifying opportunities for process enhancements and driving operational efficiency within the portfolio

QUALIFICATIONS

What makes you a dream candidate?

• Experience in managing technology modernization project teams using a variety of supporting technologies

• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills to collaborate with different levels of hierarchy

• Strong understanding of portfolio, program, and project management practices and demonstration of essential supporting soft skills

• Excellent project management skills, including the ability to create and manage project/program plans, budgets, and resources effectively

• Strong leadership and influencing skills, with the ability to drive consensus and manage stakeholders at all levels

• Ability to Identify and understand technical dependencies between initiatives

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Experience and Education

• Experience

• 7-10 years of experience in technology project/program/portfolio leadership roles required

• 3-5 years of experience as a technical program management or development manager required

• Financial services industry experience preferred

• PMP certification preferred

• Scrum Master Certification preferred

• Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent required

• Associate Degree

• Bachelor's Degree in related field or additional equivalent work or military experience preferred

What We Offer: Generous benefits package available on day one to include: 401K matching, bonding leave for new parents (12 weeks, 100% paid), tuition assistance, training, GM employee auto discount, community service pay and nine company holidays.

Our Culture: Our team members define and shape our culture - an environment that welcomes innovative ideas, fosters integrity, and creates a sense of community and belonging. Here we do more than work - we thrive.

Compensation: Competitive pay and bonus eligibility

Work Life Balance: Flexible hybrid work environment, 2-days a week in office