Alogent is the market leader in providing item processing, document management and digital banking solutions to credit unions and banks with over 25 years’ experience in providing the technology, support, and expertise to overcome business challenges in financial institutions. Our partnership-based approach to working through business issues has been recognized by our clients and partners, resulting in longterm relationships as their business needs evolve. Alogent continues to forge ahead through the creation of specialized technologies and services that utilize imaging and automation to achieve proven results. Our goal is to be the premier financial technology partner to financial institutions everywhere.
The company is headquartered in Peachtree Corners, GA, with regional teams across the United States. Job Summary: Our Enterprise Portfolio Management Organization (EPMO) is seeking a dedicated, innovative and goal driven Director, Portfolio Management to provide leadership, coordination, and management of all the EPMO processes and functions. This role involves ensuring the successful planning, execution, and delivery of enterprise-wide projects aligning with the company's business objectives. In addition, this role will plan, budget, monitor, schedule and lead strategic projects leveraging project management tools to manage and drive successful completion. To be successful in this role, a candidate must be a leader with solid analytic skills, strong people skills, strong project management skills, be detail oriented and able to think outside the box. The Director, Portfolio Management is a full-time, exempt position reporting to the SVP, Financial Operations.
Location is either based out of our Peachtree Corners, GA office or remote. Important Note: Applicants for employment in the United States must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with Alogent. Responsibilities:Strategic Planning and Project Implementation
- Plan, organize and implement portfolio projects by defining scope, tasks, required resources, facilitate and manage project stakeholders, develop and maintain project artifacts and communicate project status to leadership.
Stakeholder Collaboration
- Collaborate with key stakeholders to understand business requirements and expectations.
- Provide regular project updates, status reports, and risk assessments to relevant stakeholders.
- Work with Project Managers on work plan improvement/implementation.
- Monitor project execution against planned schedule using baseline budgets.
- Monitor and report on variations relating to milestone submission and acceptance.
Risk Management
- Identify, assess, and manage risks associated with projects.
- Implement risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans.
- Conduct internal project audits for the purpose of identifying risk associated with staff and/or client issues, impacting the ability to achieve project milestones.
- Ensure that recognized rate per hour and project margin are within the acceptable range and escalate relevant documented issues.
Governance and Standards
- Leverage and optimize project management methodologies, standards, and best practices across the organization.
Performance Metrics
- Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for project success.
- Report on project status, risks, and issues to senior leadership as required.
- Design and maintain key metrics reports and dashboards.
- Manage and maintain scheduling efficiency using PSA tool and application of best practices.
- Identify opportunities for project metrics and utilization improvement.
- Identify project resource needs and make informed recommendations based on available staff.
The above statements are intended only to describe the general nature of the job and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of position responsibilities. Required Skills:
- Strong organizational, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Thorough understanding of project management methodologies and tools.
- Strategic thinking and decision-making capabilities.
- Proactive self-starter with the ability to work with limited supervision.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Required Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- 10+ years of proven experience in project management leadership roles.
- Prior use and knowledge of a Professional Services Automation (PSA) application.
- Experience running both business and large scale, enterprise-wide initiatives.
- Experience in strategic planning and/or change management.
Preferred Skills and Experience:
- Prior use and knowledge of Salesforce and FinancialForce or comparable tools.
- Understanding of Software Development Lifecycle concepts.
- PMI or equivalent certification.
Working Conditions:
- This position may require you to occasionally work outside normal business hours, including evenings and weekends.
BENEFITS:
- Competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Account, Group Accident, Critical Illness, Pet Insurance, Identity Protection Program and long-term care
- Excellent 401(k) plan with company match
- Paid time off (PTO) and Holidays
- Paid voluntary time off (VTO) day
- Wellness programs
- Monthly educational sessions for employees
- A knowledgeable, high-achieving, experienced, and fun team
- A diverse work atmosphere
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
