Job Description

Manager Notes:

• On-site role at WHQ; typical work hours, WFH Fridays
• Backfill for an FTE vacancy
• Bachelor's degree preferred, but not an absolute requirement
• 2-4 years' experience minimum in program/portfolio management (execution, strategy, & delivery focused)
• Top skills:
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams
  • Good communication skills
  • Ability to deal with ambiguity
  • Smartsheet and/or Airtable experience
  • Executive stakeholder management/experience
  • Strong decision making skills
  • Previous Nike experience preferred for this role
  • Main focus of the role will be to work amongst several teams to ensure deliverables are met; bring teams together to collaborate on and meet goals set forth by the business

WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH

As the Portfolio Manager, you'll be part of the VP of Platform, Infrastructure and Security's Office of Strategy & Enablement, reporting to the Director, Business Consulting. You'll collaborate closely with your Central Portfolio Management and the Program team operating as a dynamic two-in-a-box team across all programs within your portfolio. Together, you'll ensure seamless integration of change, program management and delivery - driving impact across the portfolio.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional who brings a wealth of knowledge in portfolio and program management, process improvement, and the adoption of new technologies.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

As a Portfolio Manager, you will be both a strategist and executor. You will lead a portfolio of finance programs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and financial strategies. You will deliver hands-on project management support, owning and executing project management deliverables for select programs within the portfolio.

• Lead a Portfolio of Programs: Manage a comprehensive portfolio of programs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and strategies.
• Deliver Hands-On Project Management Support: Own and execute project management deliverables for select programs within the portfolio. You'll be both strategist and executor.
• Drive Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships across Finance, Transformation, and Change teams, acting as a trusted advisor and program champion.
• Assess and Report Against Cross-Program Impacts: In partnership with your Portfolio Change Manager, build and maintain an evergreen matrix of cross-program impacts within your portfolio, inclusive of which stakeholders are impacted and when
• Measure and Report Impact: Define success metrics and track progress to ensure change efforts deliver measurable business outcomes.

WHAT YOU BRING

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in related business field; will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training
• 2-4+ years of experience in portfolio and program management, process improvement, and the adoption of new technologies. Proven track record of managing complex portfolios and delivering hands-on program work.
• Experience with AI and driving its use in the workplace (experience with Microsoft Co-Pilot is a plus)
• Proven track record of leading diverse teams and managing stakeholders at all levels
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with tactical execution which includes developing long-term plans and executing them effectively
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills as well as ability to convey complex ideas clearly and foster strong relationships
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; experience dissecting complex problems and develop innovative solutions

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