Senior IT Portfolio Management Lead

Description : Overview :

Overview :

IVA'AL Solutions, LLC is seeking Senior IT Portfolio Management Lead to provide services on a contract supporting The National Institutes of Health (NIH).

We are looking for an experienced Senior IT Portfolio Management Lead to provide support for a federal health agency's IT services program.

The Senior IT Portfolio Management Lead will act as a subject matter expert with deep knowledge in IT governance, federal IT portfolio management, and mission-oriented IT oversight.

This role involves offering technical expertise in complex applications, operational environments, systems analysis, integration, and problem-solving.

The Senior IT Portfolio Management Lead will focus on optimizing the customer's IT Investment Portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

IT Portfolio Management :

• Develop and implement a comprehensive IT portfolio management strategy that aligns with NIH's organizational goals and objectives.
• Optimize NIH's IT investment portfolios by using outcome-based metrics to link risk to value and validate portfolio decisions for achieving desired business outcomes.
• Conduct quality assurance reviews and analyses of NIH IT investment materials submitted for budgeting and reporting.
• Coordinate NIH-related IT data calls from NIH, HHS, OMB, and other federal entities.
• Prepare reports, summaries, and presentations of NIH IT Investment and Portfolio-related information for senior management.
• Collaborate with NIH's Institutes and Centers (ICs), Enterprise Systems, and Major Investments to collect and report IT Investments, including TBM requirements.

Capital Planning and Investment Control (CPIC) :

• Support NIH's IT Investment Portfolio to ensure ongoing compliance with GAO, OMB, HHS, and NIH policies for CPIC, TBM, and EPLC.
• Prepare and distribute collection tools, guidance, and reporting templates for NIH IT Investment budget reporting requirements.
• Enter NIH IT Investment budget data into systems / tools as required by NIH, HHS, OMB, and other federal entities.
• Review NIH investment assessments and reports from GAO, OMB, and HHS, and collaborate with investment managers to provide appropriate responses.

Strategic Planning and Governance :

• Support strategic planning and innovative approaches to meet the evolving needs of NIH's IT Investment Portfolio, including tools, processes, and systems.
• Provide strategic and staff support to NIH's CPIC-related committees, governance groups, and working groups.
• Facilitate budget reviews, reporting on execution metrics, and performing variance analysis to improve planning for future investments.
• Support NIH's IT Acquisition Review Process.

Technology Strategy and Innovation :

• Analyze NIH's business and operating models, market trends, and the technology landscape to assess potential impacts on the organization's strategy.
• Develop technology-enabled business and operating models to provide NIH with viable options and transparency into execution challenges.
• Lead experiments with new technology to create innovative products and services and integrate them into NIH's operations.

Communication and Reporting :

• Support NIH senior leadership with executive-level communication and presentations.
• Maintain data in repositories like SharePoint and recommend improvements to enhance operational efficiency and decision-making.
• Provide strategy and support for conducting engaging and purpose-driven hybrid meetings.

Risk Management :

• Conduct risk analysis and threat assessments to identify potential risks within NIH's IT investments and develop mitigation strategies.
• Maintain updated risk registers and ensure risk-adjusted schedules for each NIH investment program.
• Summarize cost-benefit analyses to produce reliable lifecycle estimates for NIH's IT investments.

Vendor Management :

• Manage vendor integration for NIH projects, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of vendor tasks and reviewing deliverables.
• Provide strategic, technical, and analytical guidance to NIH project teams.
• Ensure proposed technical architectures align with NIH's IT vision and application architecture.

Quality Control :

Develop and implement a Quality Control Plan for NIH IT investments, ensuring the timely and accurate submission of deliverables.

Requirements :

Skills and Expertise :

• Expert knowledge of federal policies related to Capital Planning and Investment Control (CPIC), including Technology Business Management (TBM) and EPLC requirements.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively across teams and manage complex tasks efficiently.
• Experience in developing IT portfolio management strategies and frameworks.
• Expertise in federal IT governance and portfolio management.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Capable of handling multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Experience :

• 8+ years of relevant experience in technology strategy and portfolio management. Experience with NIH or federal health IT projects is preferred.
• Previous experience managing IT portfolio projects in support of federal government agencies.
• Experience with ServiceNow or similar IT service management platforms is a plus.
• Specific experience with IT portfolio management projects for the Department of Health and Human Services is preferred.

Education :

Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.

Certifications :

Preferred : CPM, PfMP, or other relevant certifications.

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