Portfolio Manager

Job Title: Portfolio Manager/Agile CoachOverview: We are seeking a dynamic and adaptable Portfolio Manager/Agile Coach for our client, an international financial services company! This role is crucial for implementing agile practices and managing portfolio activities to ensure the successful delivery of projects. The ideal candidate will be a mid-senior level professional, open to learning and adapting to new processes, capable of driving initiatives to completion, experience with PI planning, Lean Portfolio Management, and Enterprise experience. For immediate consideration please send all resumes to aalburger@Location: Pittsburgh, PA (hybrid - 3 days onsite)Length: Contract to HireHourly Rate: $80/hr+ (depending on experience)Key Responsibilities:Agile Coaching: Provide agile coaching to one of the most mature agile teams, ensuring adherence to agile principles and practices.Portfolio Management: Oversee portfolio management activities, including budget, resourcing, and PI planning.Project Management: Act as a Scrum Lead, tracking items to closure and ensuring project milestones are met.Agile Metrics: Focus on agile metrics, including capacity guardrails, and ensure accurate updating and documentation.PI Events: Run PI events and facilitate agile ceremonies.Compliance Focus: Work on projects related to anti-money laundering, sanctions, and financial crimes to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.Tool Utilization: Utilize JIRA, Confluence, and Excel for project tracking and updates.Qualifications:SAFe Certification: Highly PreferredAgile Experience: Proven experience in agile coaching and management.Enterprise Experience: Experience working in an enterprise environment.Technical Skills: Proficiency in JIRA, Confluence, and Excel.Adaptability: Willingness to adapt to new processes and openness to the companys methodologies.Team Collaboration: Ability to work collaboratively with a focus on engineering and compliance stakeholders.Preferred Skills:Lean Portfolio Management: Understanding and experience in lean portfolio management.Agile Metrics: Strong understanding of agile metrics and their application in project management.Communication: Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with team members and stakeholders.Thank you,Amanda AlburgerApex Systems | Delivery Team Leadaalburger@EEO EmployerApex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [email protected] or 844-463-6178 .Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.4400 Cox RoadSuite 200Glen Allen, Virginia 23060Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. 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Created: 2025-02-22