IT Transformation Project Portfolio Manager, Global

Req ID: 10367

Working Location: NATIONWIDE

Workplace Flexibility: Remote

For more than 100 years, Olympus has focused on making people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling. 

Every day, we live by our philosophy, True to Life, by advancing medical technologies and elevating the standard of patient care so people everywhere can fulfill their desires, dreams, and lives.

Our five Core Values empower us to achieve Our Purpose:

Patient Focus, Integrity, Innovation, Impact and Empathy.

Learn more about Life at Olympus: https://www.olympusamerica.com/careers.

Job Description

The Global IT Transformation Portfolio Manager is responsible for the strategic oversight, governance, and performance of the most transformational technology initiatives. This portfolio includes enterprise-wide, cross-functional programs that fundamentally change how the business operates, enabled by technology, data, and new ways of working. This role ensures the portfolio is aligned to business strategy, optimized for value delivery, and executed with strong strict adherence to PMO methodology and standards. This role is also a people leadership role for project managers who perform projects within the Transformation Portfolio domain, both internal and external.

The role partners closely with Solution Delivery leads, Business Relationship Management leads, IT Security, Infrastructure and Service Delivery, Enterprise Architecture, and PMO leadership to drive transparency, prioritization, and project execution excellence across the IT Transformation Portfolio, and collaboration within the full IT portfolio of projects, including the IT Security Infrastructure Portfolio and the Enabling Solutions Portfolio.

“The job is conducted in line with our Core Values which are: agility, empathy, long-term view, unity and integrity. Olympus is an equal opportunities employer championing a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion embedded throughout the organization and workforce.”

Job Duties

Project Execution and Portfolio Management

Own and manage the Transformation portfolio of projects, with oversight to the Project Managers delivering projects within this domain. This domain will include, but is not limited to major programs such as Global ERP Transformation, Global PLM Implementation, etc.
Translate enterprise strategy and application delivery imperatives into a prioritized, funded, and executable portfolio roadmap.
Manage portfolio reporting, demand prioritization in alignment with risk posture, business criticality, and architectural standards. Close partnership with BRM team will be required for demand prioritization.
Balance transformational investments across application solution delivery projects, often making tradeoffs within IT Portfolio of Enabling solutions if something is end of life or needs complete redesign.

Project Governance and Communications

Establish and maintain portfolio governance, standards, and performance metrics in partnership with the PMO.
Hold monthly portfolio alignment and performance meetings with key ITLT stakeholders to ensure prioritization and alignment across the portfolios
Ensure projects follow approved delivery methods (Agile, hybrid, or waterfall) with appropriate controls for security, compliance, and operational risk.
Provide oversight across program and project managers to ensure schedule, scope, cost, quality, and risk objectives are met.
Escalate and resolve cross-portfolio dependencies, risks, and resource constraints.

People Leadership

Manage, coach and grow Transformation Project Managers within the portfolio team to ensure consistent delivery with excellence across the portfolio.

Provide input, guidance and leadership to all project managers (internal and external) working on the Transformation portfolio and offer support and coaching to other project managers within the IT PMO when needed.
Partner with other IT PMO Portfolio leads to ensure alignment and interdependencies when projects and programs require input and deliverables tied to other initiatives

Other responsibilities / duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

Required:

Bachelor’s degree or higher in IT, Computer Science or Business Management (or equivalent and related experience preferred).
Project Management Professional Certification required (PMP). Scaled Agile Certifications preferred – SAFe SA, CSM, CSPO, etc.
Minimum 8-12 years of working experience in project, program, or portfolio management within infrastructure and/or cybersecurity domains.
Demonstrated experience managing large, complex, multi-vendor portfolios in global environments. Proven ability to operate in highly regulated or risk-sensitive environments, medical device technology field is a plus.
Minimum 8-10 years of leading large teams (indirect or direct management of team members).
Proven track record of successfully driving and delivering end-to-end large complex scaled IT solutions/ projects or system implementations projects.
Solid technical background, with understanding or hands-on experience in software and system development.
Extensive experience with negotiation and working with project and process management.
Solid experience in stakeholder engagement practices.
Solid experience with MS Project, Word, PowerPoint, Excel.
Proven project planning and organization skills with key attention to budget and resource management.
Demonstrable problem-solving skills.
Demonstrate critical-thinking skills.
Demonstrable organizational skills.
Demonstrate high emotional-intelligence (EQ) skills in alignment with strong leadership best practices.

Why join Olympus?

We offer a holistic employee experience supporting personal and professional well-being through meaningful work, equitable offerings, and a connected culture.

Equitable Offerings you can count on:

Competitive salaries, annual bonus and 401(k)* with company match
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage effective on start date
24/7 Employee Assistance Program
Free live and on-demand Wellbeing Programs
Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time
Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance*
12 Paid Holidays
On-Site Child Daycare, Café, Fitness Center**

Connected Culture you can embrace:

Work-life integrated culture that supports an employee centric mindset
Offers onsite, hybrid and field work environments
Paid volunteering and charitable donation/match programs
Employee Resource Groups
Dedicated Training Resources and Learning & Development Programs
Paid Educational Assistance

*US Only

**Center Valley, PA and Westborough, MA

Are you ready to be a part of our team?

Learn more about our benefits and incentives: https://www.olympusamerica.com/careers/benefits-perks.

The anticipated base pay range for this full-time position is $141,361.00 - $212,041.00 / year, plus potential for annual bonus (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements). This pay range represents the National Average of the range, and may vary depending on the location of the individual.

Olympus considers a variety of factors when determining actual compensation for this position, including level of experience, working location, and relevant education and certifications.

At Olympus, we are committed to Our Purpose of making people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling. As a global medical technology company, we partner with healthcare professionals to provide best-in-class solutions and services for early detection, diagnosis and minimally invasive treatment, aiming to improve patient outcomes by elevating the standard of care in targeted disease states.

For more than 100 years, Olympus has pursued a goal of contributing to society by producing products designed with the purpose of delivering optimal outcomes for its customers around the world.

Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Olympus employs more than 31,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries and regions. Olympus Corporation of the Americas, a wholly owned subsidiary of Olympus Corporation, is headquartered in Center Valley, Pennsylvania, USA, and employs more than 5,200 employees throughout locations in North and South America. For more information, visit www.olympusamerica.com.

You Belong at Olympus

We are deeply committed to fostering a respectful, fair, and welcoming workplace for all individuals, perspectives, and lifestyles. We believe in fostering a non-discriminatory, inclusive work environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging, in full compliance with legal standards. Empathy and unity are core to our company culture, empowering employees to contribute fully and flourish. We warmly encourage all who wish to bring their talents to Olympus to apply.

Applicants Requesting Accommodations: Olympus is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Olympus will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact OCAAccommodations@olympus.com. If your disability impairs your ability to email, you may call our HR Compliance Manager at 1-888-Olympus (1-888-659-6787).

Let’s realize your potential, together.

It is the policy of Olympus to extend equal employment and advancement opportunity to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship status, religious creed (including dress and grooming practices), age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth and/or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability (physical or mental) and/or a medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, veteran status or service in the uniformed services, and any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Posting Notes: || United States (US) || Pennsylvania (US-PA) || Center Valley || Information Technology (IT)

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