About this opportunity
Wesco lists this Manager - Portfolio opportunity in shoreview, Minnesota. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
As the Manager - Portfolio, you will directly support the Strategy Realization Office (SRO) by ensuring effective governance of the entire Enterprise project/product portfolio. You will ensure the portfolio is aligned with the business objectives, prioritized, resourced, governed, and the performance analyzed and communicated. Additionally, you will ensure the cross-functional dependencies between projects and products efforts are connected and coordinated.
nResponsibilities:
nnnResponsible for overseeing the approval, planning, prioritization, development, and implementation of enterprise project and product efforts
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nnResponsible for developing, establishing, and standardized project management methodologies and procedures
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nnResponsible for proactively identifying bottlenecks before they disrupt timelines
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nnResponsible for efficient allocation of team members based on skills and capacity
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nnResponsible for using metrics to accurately predict project completion dates
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nnResponsible for fixing the underlying systemic issue when a failure occurs, rather than just treating symptoms
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nnResponsible for enabling projects/products to achieve a return on investment and meeting the goals and objectives of the organization
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nnResponsible for developing and maintaining the enterprise project and product governance processes and standards to enable effective portfolio management
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nnResponsible for establishing a comprehensive internal audit program aligned with the required SOX Controls
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n nQualifications:
nnnBachelors Degree – Business Administration, Engineering, Supply Chain required; Master's Degree preferred
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nnLicenses/Certificates/Designations – PMP, SCRUM Master, Agile Product Owner preferred
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nn5-7 years of experience as an Agile Product Owner & Scrum Master, Six Sigma
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nnRequired to communicate effectively with project teams, product teams, stakeholders, executive management.
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nnCustomer Focused
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nnDemonstrated Leadership
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nnProject Management, Program Management, Portfolio Management, Change Management
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nnContinuous Improvement
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nnProcess Mapping, Capacity Modeling, Data Analysis
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nnCritical Thinking
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nnAnalytical Ability
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nnAbility to Work Independently
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nnAbility to travel up to 25%
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nAt Wesco, we build, connect, power and protect the world. As a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions, we create a world that you can depend on.
nOur Company’s greatest asset is our people. Wesco is committed to fostering a workplace where every individual is respected, valued, and empowered to succeed. We promote a culture that is grounded in teamwork and respect. With a workforce of over 20,000 people worldwide, we embrace the unique perspectives each person brings. Through comprehensive benefits ( and active community engagement, we create an environment where every team member has the opportunity to thrive.
nLearn more about Working at Wesco here ( and apply online today!
nFounded in 1922 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Wesco is a publicly traded (NYSE: WCC) FORTUNE 500® company.
nWesco International, Inc., including its subsidiaries and affiliates (“Wesco”) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law. US applicants only, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
nLos Angeles Unincorporated County Candidates Only: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.
nThis posting is for a current, active vacancy intended for immediate hire.
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