Lead capacity planning and trade-off decisions: Maintain portfolio-level capacity models and team allocations; perform demand vs. capacity analysis to enable sequencing, prioritization, and transparent decision-making.
Support quarterly and PI Planning cycles by providing capacity insights, scenario modeling, and commitment readiness. Validate that planned work aligns with available capacity before commitments are made.
Monitor portfolio planning capacity health, risks, and potential delivery constraints. Identify and escalate dependency, resource, and capacity‑related risks early.
Develop procedures, standards, and training for demand intake, capacity management, and resource utilization within the PPM tool. Train and support Project Managers, Scrum Masters, and Portfolio stakeholders in consistent tool usage.
Own portfolio financial management and reporting: Manage budgets across annual planning, forecasting, and monthly actuals; track variances, risks, and commitments while delivering clear, insight-driven financial reporting to leadership and governance bodies.
Requirements
10+ years of experience in portfolio management, PMO, capacity planning, demand management, program management or IT planning roles.
Demonstrated experience supporting PI Planning or quarterly planning in Agile or hybrid Agile environments and tools (Azure DevOps, Planview).
Strong experience with demand intake, prioritization frameworks, and capacity modeling.
Advanced experience in portfolio and project financial management and reporting.
Proven ability to partner with senior IT leaders, Enterprise PMO, IT PMO Product, and Business leaders to influence prioritization decisions.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
Advanced written and verbal communication skills.
Bachelor's degree in related field required, Masters or MBA in related field preferred.
Previous leadership experience preferred.
Advanced knowledge of applicable regulatory and legal compliance obligations, rules and regulations, industry standards and practices.
Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
Experience in Financial Services or other regulated environments.
Relevant certifications (PPM, PfMP, SAFe, PMI‑ACP, or equivalent).
May require up to 25% travel.
Benefits you'll love:
We offer all the important things you'd want - like competitive salaries, an ownership stake in the company, medical and dental insurance, time off, a great 401k matching program, tuition assistance program, an employee volunteer program,
Benefits
Health insuranceDental insurance401(k)
Additional Information
Job Title:
IT Portfolio Manager
Location:
Block 23
Westernalliancebank · Phoenix, AZ