Portfolio Manager

Job description

IBM Global Business Services (GBS) is a team of business, strategy and technology consultants enabling enterprises to make smarter decisions and providing unparalleled client and consumer experiences in cognitive, data analytics, cloud technology and mobile app development. With global reach, outcome-focused methodologies and deep industry expertise, IBM GBS empowers clients to digitally reinvent their business and get the competitive edge in the cognitive era in over 170 countries.

Bottom line? We outthink ordinary. Discover what you can do at IBM.

We bring our global industrial-strength Application Management capabilities, modernized for a cloud world, together with our world-class cloud and mobile-powered Enterprise Application and Systems Integration skills. The integration of DevOps Innovation Services and Agile practices, along with IBM Design Thinking and a world of talent, enables us to deliver continuous innovation with speed, quality, and at the cost point required to keep clients at the top of their game.

The Portfolio Manager is responsible for the following:

·  Manage implementation and migration of Sterling Solutions: Sterling Integrator, Sterling File Gateway, Sterling Total Payments, Sterling Community Manager, Connect Direct, Sterling Secure Proxy for client projects in B2B, EDI and Integration, Managed File Transfer
·  Direct and manage teams of IBM Sterling Integrator implementation and migration: Managing Trading Partner implementations including: requirements gathering, analysis, mapping, testing, implementation, production support and documentation.
·  Must have the knowledge in various SDLC models such as Waterfall, Iterative and Agile. Expertise in tools such as Confluence, MPP, Rally etc. is desirable.
·  Communicate with all levels from client to internal customers, maintaining an executive presence;
·  Manage customer's escalations, Financial Tracking and Reporting, identify business opportunities to increase usability and profitability
·  Ensure ongoing project excellence and delivery through direct oversight of ongoing programs while working closely with cross functional teams and clients.
·  Ensure adherence to cost, schedule, and scope constraints by tracking budget and forecasts utilizing a formal Statement of Work (SOW).
·  Manage Budget and Actual Costs: Estimation, Budget allocation, Track the actual vs budgeted cost, Cost forecasts validation. Overall monitoring
·  Perform Project Resource Management: Identifies project resource requirements and staff assignments. Updates the project plan with work assignments.
·  Provide work direction and leadership to assigned projects, including scheduling, assignment of work and review of project efforts.
·  Change management: review plans and progress, identify changes, drive process compliance and approvals. Escalate and report as needed.
·  Risk management: Proactively review plan content and changes to aid in identification, impact analysis and mitigation of risks and issues
·  People Management: Analyze and Manage Resource allocation, Utilization reporting, Career development guidance, appraisals and rotation/retention planning, Performance review and feedback, Team building BENEFITS
Health Insurance. Paid time off. Corporate Holidays. Sick leave. Family planning. Financial Guidance. Competitive 401K. Training and Learning. We continue to expand our benefits and programs, offering some of the best support, guidance and coverage for a diverse employee population.
·  http://www-01.ibm.com/employment/us/benefits/
·  https://www-03.ibm.com/press/us/en/pressrelease/50744.wss CAREER GROWTH
Our goal is to be essential to the world, which starts with our people. Company wide we kicked off an internal talent strategy program called Go Organic. At our core, we are committed to believing and investing in our workforce through:

·  Skill development: helping our employees grow their foundational skills
·  Finding the dream job at IBM: navigating our company with the potential for many careers by channeling an employee's strengths and career aspirations
·  Diversity of people: Diversity of thought driving collective innovation
In 2015, Go Organic filled approximately 50% of our open positions with internal talent that were promoted into the role.
CORPORATE CITIZENSHIP
With an employee population of 375,000 in over 170 countries, amazingly we connect, collaborate, and care. IBMers drive a corporate culture of shared responsibility. We love grand challenges and everyday improvements for our company and for the world. We care about each other, our clients, and the communities we live, work, and play in!
·  http://www.ibm.com/ibm/responsibility/initiatives.html
·  http://www.ibm.com/ibm/responsibility/corporateservicecorps
Auto req ID

188076BR
Required Education

Bachelor's Degree
Role ( Job Role )

Project Manager
State / Province

GEORGIA
Primary job category

Project Management
Company

(0147) International Business Machines Corporation
Contract type

Regular
Employment Type

Full-Time
Is this role a commissionable/sales incentive based position?

No
Travel Required

Up to 100% or 5 days a week (home on weekends - based on project requirements)
IBM Business Group

GBS
Preferred Education

Master's Degree
City / Township / Village

SANDY SPRINGS
EO Statement

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
Required Technical and Professional Expertise

·  3+ years of experience in managing IBM Sterling Integrator (SI) implementation and migration programs
·  3+ years of experience in Banking Industry
·  10+ years of experience in People Leadership.
·  Exceptional organizational and project management skills.
·  Must have excellent communication skills, experience working with external Trading Partners
Skill-keywords

IBM Sterling Integrator , B2B, IBM Managed File Transfer, Complex Program , Project Manager
Country/Region

United States
Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

·  10+ years in Managing highly visible, complex, high risk, enterprise level projects/programs with a broad range of budgets
·  Proven skills as a Project manager , Program Manager , Account Manager on multiple full life cycle project /program implementations
·  Ability to collaborate with clients and have a strong desire to excel.
·  Excellent Communication , Organization, Time Management and Leadership skills
Secondary Job Category

Other Project Management
Eligibility Requirements

·  None
Position Type

Professional
Early Professional Track

Not Applicable - Professional Hire