Senior Portfolio Manager

Position Overview:

The Senior Portfolio Manager plays a pivotal role in supporting the Portfolio Management team at Digital Turbine by ensuring the seamless operation of Planview, our PPM tool, and facilitating essential meetings to uphold alignment with key stakeholders across various business units. This position serves as an advocate for the portfolio team, fostering the adoption of frameworks and tools essential for delivering value to the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

Planview Administration:

Oversee the day-to-day management of Planview, ensuring data accuracy, and Portfolio updates are accurate and timely.

Collaborate with IT and vendor support to troubleshoot technical issues and optimize system functionality.

Meeting Coordination:

Schedule and organize portfolio-related meetings, including but not limited to steering committee meetings, status updates, and strategy sessions.

Coordinate logistics such as room bookings, agendas, and pre-read materials to facilitate productive discussions.

Follow up on action items and decisions made during meetings to drive progress and accountability.

Stakeholder Alignment:

Liaise with stakeholders from multiple business units to understand their needs and ensure alignment with portfolio objectives.

Communicate portfolio priorities, initiatives, and progress updates to stakeholders through regular channels such as email, presentations, and dashboards.

Act as a bridge between the portfolio team and stakeholders, facilitating effective communication and fostering collaboration.

Advocacy and Adoption:

Promote the adoption of portfolio management frameworks and tools within Digital Turbine, emphasizing their value proposition and benefits.

Provide training and support to users on Planview and other portfolio management tools, addressing queries and promoting best practices.

Gather feedback from users to identify areas for improvement and advocate for enhancements or customizations as needed.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field.

5+ years of experience in project or portfolio management, preferably in a technology-driven environment.

Proficiency in PPM tools such as Planview or similar enterprise systems.

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across different levels of the organization.

Proactive attitude with a focus on continuous improvement and driving results.

Preferred Qualifications:

Certification in project management (e.g., PMP, CAPM) or portfolio management (e.g., PfMP) is a plus.

Experience working in Agile or hybrid project management methodologies.

Familiarity with business intelligence tools for reporting and analysis.

Previous experience in change management or user adoption initiatives.

Working Conditions:

This role primarily operates in an office environment, but remote work options may be available.

Occasional travel may be required to attend meetings or training sessions at different Digital Turbine locations.