Job Opening – Project Portfolio Manager
February 2, 2010 in Job Bank by recruitermanager
TriTech Software Systems, the market leader in developing and implementing computer-aided dispatch and mobile data software solutions to help law enforcement, fire and EMS agencies protect our communities and save lives. We are continuing to expand our team and currently seeking a Project Portfolio Manager.
Our mission is to provide integrated multi-agency, multi-jurisdiction software solutions that assist public safety agencies jointly respond to emergencies rapidly, safely and efficiently. TriTech serves more than 175 public safety agencies worldwide; including North America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand. TriTech’s award-winning products, VisiCAD Command™ and VisiNet Mobile™ are built on our innovative Technology which offers client’s seamless upgrades and system flexibility to provide mission-critical command and control, deployment, logistics, interoperability and decision support.
The Portfolio Manager will be responsible for managing the successful implementation of a portfolio of Projects and the supervision of the Project Managers who own those Projects. The Portfolio Manager is expected to monitor and manage accuracy of project timelines, milestones, resource requirements, costs, risks and execution, and completion of specific projects within their portfolio. The Portfolio Manager is also responsible for monitoring the portfolio of projects to meet the revenue and profitability goals for the company, and ensuring that such projects are implemented consistent with company strategy, commitments and goals. The Portfolio Manager provides regular written and statistical reports to the Director of the Program Management, Vice President of Operations, and the Executive team. The Portfolio Manager will ensure that the Project Managers who report to them will follow the processes, procedures, and guidelines set forth by the Program Management Office.
The Portfolio Manager is a supervisor and is responsible for the supervision, mentoring, training and discipline of assigned personnel.
Qualifications include a minimum of 5 years project or project portfolio management experience plus a minimum of 2 years of supervisory and team management experience.
Candidate must be knowledgeable of both theoretical and practical aspects of project management, as well as project management techniques and tools with proven experience in personnel and risk management. Must have the ability to report on multiple projects and be proactive and solution-oriented and operate with a high degree of autonomy and professionalism.
Position requires proficiency in Microsoft Project, and EPM. Candidate must be a self starter, demonstrating personal initiative; possess excellent verbal, human relations, and written communication skills and demonstrated experience with strong teamwork, leadership, negotiation and collaboration skills.
Public Safety experiences in the implementation of CAD and Mobile products a plus.
BA or BS degree required; PMP certification strongly desired
TriTech Software Systems offers competitive salaries and benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(K), and FSA’s. Please send your resume and salary requirements to hr_dept@tritech.com today! For more information on TriTech, visit www.tritech.com
