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Project Portfolio Manager / IT Portfolio Manager

SmartLogix

San Juan, San Juan

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Budget Forecasting, Budget Management, Budgeting, Business Administration, Capacity Allocations, Capacity Management, Communication Skills, Computer Science, Conflict Resolution, Contingency Plans, Cost Control, Cross-Functional, Decision Support, Detail Oriented, English Language, Establish Priorities, Finance, Financial Management, Forecasting, Health Insurance, Health Plan, Information Technology & Information Systems, Insurance Regulations, Investment Management, Leadership, Management of Information Systems/Technology (MIS), Medicaid, Medicare, Metrics, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Project, Multilingual, Negotiation Skills, Operations Planning, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Project Planning, Project Portfolio Management (PPM), Project/Program Coordination, Recruiting Strategy, Resource Management, Return on Investment (ROI), Risk, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Spanish Language, Strategic Analysis, Strategic Planning, Writing Skills
LOCATION
San Juan, San Juan
POSTED
30+ days ago
Job Objective: The Project Portfolio Manager is responsible for organizing, managing, and governing a portfolio of projects through consolidated reporting that captures objectives, costs, timelines, resources, risks, accomplishments, and financial forecasts across short , medium , and long term horizons. This role ensures strategic alignment between project demand, organizational priorities, and annual operating budgets, with a primary focus on maximizing return on investment (ROI) and supporting informed executive decision making.

Responsibilities:
  • Organize and manage a portfolio of projects, consolidating work into comprehensive reporting covering objectives, costs, timelines, resources, risks, accomplishments, and budget forecasts.
  • Participate in strategic project planning and annual budgeting cycles.
  • Partner closely with senior management and business leaders to ensure portfolio objectives align with organizational goals and IT budget objectives.
  • Provide strategic direction to align the organization’s project plan of record with annual operating goals by defining goals, strategy, staffing, schedules, risks, contingency plans, and budget requirements.
  • Ensure short term and long term financial objectives are met, with strong focus on achieving and maintaining ROI thresholds.
  • Coordinate portfolio and project activities across the business unit, developing strong relationships with key business partners.
  • Manage execution of portfolio objectives and prioritize business needs in collaboration with end users, business technologists, and cross functional teams.
  • Work closely with resource managers to allocate capacity and manage resources according to governance processes.
  • Oversee portfolio governance, budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance.
  • Identify portfolio risks, support mitigation strategies, and escalate issues as appropriate.
  • Prepare executive level portfolio reports and presentations to support decision making.
  • Perform additional related duties as assigned.


Requirements

Hybrid position: must be able to work on site at least 2 times per week, with flexibility up to 4 days as required.

BA/BS degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, Finance, or related field.
Minimum of 5 years of broad based project and/or portfolio management experience, including designing and managing low  to medium complexity project portfolios.

At least 3 years of experience leading and directing multiple project initiatives or workstreams (strongly preferred).
Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered.
  • PMP® certification or equivalent preferred.
  • Experience with governance process life cycle strongly preferred.
  • Accounting or financial management background strongly preferred.
  • Fully bilingual (English/Spanish); Spanish proficiency is essential.
  • Non patient/member facing role.
Technical Skills:
  • Strong knowledge of project and portfolio management methodologies.
  • Proven expertise in:
  • Portfolio planning and reporting.
  • Financial forecasting and budget management.
  • Risk and capacity planning.
  • Stakeholder and executive reporting.
  • Advanced understanding of cost saving metrics and ROI analysis.
  • Proficiency with project and/or portfolio management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, or similar platforms).
  • Advanced skills in Excel, PowerPoint, and portfolio reporting tools.
  • Experience managing cross functional and multi departmental initiatives.
  • Strong understanding of Puerto Rico health insurance regulations, health plan operations, and Medicaid/Medicare programs.
  • Experience in healthcare or insurance environments.

Soft Skills:
  • Strong strategic and analytical thinking with a data driven decision making approach.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, particularly for executive level audiences.
  • Proven ability to influence, negotiate, and collaborate across all organizational levels.
  • Strong conflict resolution and problem solving capabilities.
  • Ability to operate independently, manage competing priorities, and perform effectively in high pressure environments.
  • High level of organization, attention to detail, and accountability.
  • Strong relationship building skills and customer centric mindset.


Benefits

We offer a competitive package with several advantages.​

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