Geospatial Portfolio Lead

TRC Companies, Inc.

Jul 5

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Job
Full-time
Expert Level
Sustainability
Austin

Requirements

Undergraduate degree in Engineering, Commerce, Economics or Business.
Proven experience of being responsible for a P&L in the utility space (>$30M per year)
15+yrs experience leading and managing large-scale, multifaceted enterprise-wide AMI/MDM
Fully knowledgeable and proficient in all aspects of the project management Body of Knowledge. Project Management certification (i.e., PMP) would be considered an asset.
Solid project financial acumen, excellent strategic critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities, coupled with an exceptional attention to detail and a readiness to be hands-on
Excellent communication skills ranging from addressing C-Level to multiple technical teams
Previous experience managing a team of 5+ Project Managers/PMO/Project Schedulers/Associate PM.
Ability to self-direct and work independently
Excellent written and verbal communicator
Used to work with Microsoft Project, Project On-Line, SharePoint, and PowerBI applications.
Excellent team building and motivational skills demonstrated in a multinational and multicultural environment.
Occasional onsite travel to client locations within North America and Europe is required

Responsibilities

Supervise the health of a portfolio of >150 projects – IT/OT implementation, SaaS Subscription-based, Maintenance & Services
Implement, monitor and control key performance indicators
Monitor the overall performance of the portfolio in financial terms (P&L, and Cashflow). Initiate, recommend and if necessary, drive the actions necessary to address deviations to performance targets
Chair the project and portfolio governance meetings with the project managers, project analysts, project financial controllers and the leadership team
Participate in resource management meetings, providing updates on staffing and timing for given portfolio of projects, raising project risks/issues, partnering with the other professional services groups to address the risks/issues.
Represent the PMO leadership in quarterly project budget approval sessions
Provide mentoring to a team of 20+ project managers
Work with Project Analysts to identify and remediate cases of project data accuracy issues in the systems
Manage project escalations. Interface with executive sponsors in customer accounts. Develop creative solutions to complex issues and drive buy in both internally and externally. Lead the recovery plan.
Quality / project excellence: Ensure projects are following best practices and comply to the governance defined in the corporate Quality Management Systems
Continuously contribute to the company's profitability by initiating, recommending, and implementing continuous improvement strategies and initiatives
Work with peers, provide the organization with strategic insight and fully participate as an active and collegial member of the Intelligent Grid Sector leadership team.
Acts as a champion to foster a positive project work environment; and successfully leads the team to accomplish all the project objectives on time and on budget

FAQs

What are the main responsibilities of the Geospatial Portfolio Lead?

The Geospatial Portfolio Lead is responsible for supervising a portfolio of over 150 projects, implementing key performance indicators, monitoring financial performance, chairing governance meetings, participating in resource management, mentoring project managers, addressing project escalations, ensuring project quality, contributing to company profitability, and fostering a positive project work environment.

What qualifications are required for this position?

Candidates must have an undergraduate degree in Engineering, Commerce, Economics, or Business, at least 15 years of experience in leading large-scale enterprise-wide AMI/MDM projects, proven experience managing a P&L of over $30M annually, proficiency in project management principles, solid project financial acumen, and excellent communication skills.

Is project management certification required for this role?

While a Project Management certification (such as PMP) is not explicitly required, it is considered an asset for candidates applying for the Geospatial Portfolio Lead position.

What types of projects will the Geospatial Portfolio Lead manage?

The role involves managing diverse projects including IT/OT implementations, SaaS subscription-based services, and maintenance and support projects within the geospatial domain.

Will travel be required for this position?

Yes, the Geospatial Portfolio Lead will be required to travel occasionally to client locations within North America and Europe.

How many project managers will the Geospatial Portfolio Lead be mentoring?

The successful candidate will mentor a team of over 20 project managers.

What software or tools should candidates be familiar with for this role?

Candidates should be experienced in using Microsoft Project, Project On-Line, SharePoint, and PowerBI applications.

What kind of work environment can the Geospatial Portfolio Lead expect?

The role requires strong team-building and motivational skills in a multinational and multicultural environment, fostering a positive project work environment while achieving project objectives on time and within budget.

What benefits does TRC offer for this position?

TRC offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance, a 401k with company match, paid time off ranging from 15 to 25 days per year, at least 8 paid holidays, and paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with state laws.

TRC Companies, Inc.

TRC is a global firm, environmentally focused and digitally powered, guiding projects from concept to completion

Science & Healthcare

Industry

5001-10,000

Employees

1969

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Groundbreaker. Game changer. Innovator. TRC is a global consulting, engineering, program and construction management firm providing environmentally focused and digitally powered solutions. With over 7,000 employees, we solve the challenges of making the Earth a better place to live - community by community and project by project.