Program/Portfolio Manager

Program/Portfolio Manager

Hybrid - 3 days onsite Tues, Weds, Thurs

Client : Vanguard

Write-up - 3-4 sentences how they fit the role

Pay: $72.00 - 75.00 c2c

Please find below the detailed profile and expectations for the PMO/Portfolio Operations Manager position to guide the recruitment and screening process.

Candidate Profile

• Experience: 5–8 years of relevant experience as a Program or Portfolio Manager.
• Role Dynamics: Robust individual contributor (no direct reports) capable of influencing stakeholders and driving accountability across teams.
• Key Skills: Relationship management, communication, negotiation, executive-level stakeholder engagement, and problem-solving in ambiguous environments.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, with a business-focused rather than technical background.
• Core Competencies: Budgeting, financial management, resource planning, vendor management, and PMO operations.

Top Priorities (First Six Months)

• Support and drive the organization's annual planning process.
• Assist leadership with budget forecasting, resource planning, and portfolio management activities.
• Coordinate stakeholders across business and IT functions to facilitate decision-making and planning execution.

Critical Experience Areas

Candidates must demonstrate experience in:

• Portfolio Management Office (PMO) operations and Vendor Management Office (VMO) functions.
• Third-party sourcing, vendor oversight, and SOW development/negotiation.
• Workforce planning, resource management, budgeting, and financial forecasting.
• Stakeholder management, executive communication, and managing competing business demands.

In summary, this role is focused on financial planning, workforce management, vendor governance, and organizational planning rather than traditional project delivery.