Optima Global Solutions is Hiring a Portfolio Management Line Lead Near Washington, DC
Optima Global Solutions Inc.is a valuable IT Services and Solution provider that customers, employees, and stakeholders feel proud to be associated with. Optima's Intelligent Automation Solutions leverage robotic process automation, intelligent data capture, and business process management best practices to streamline operations. Our IT Services practice provides organizations with highly personalized, comprehensive, U.S. based recruiting services supported by our internal onsite team of subject matter experts.
Currently, we are hiring for a L ine Lead (Portfolio management, Support)
Title:
Line lead (Portfolio management, Support)
Function:
DHMSM PMO, Defense Healthcare Management Systems (DHMS)
Remote
POSITION SUMMARY:
We are looking for a Portfolio Management Line Lead for to help support transformation efforts within the Defense Healthcare Management System Modernization (DHMSM) program management office. This person will support shaping and managing the Program's portfolio of active and emerging projects to direct Program resources towards projects which maximize value to end users while meeting requirements and optimizing efficiency.
This role will work with the Support Line Lead to lead the subcontractor Portfolio Management team whose objective is to support the product teams to deliver value to end users. This role will also work with the Portfolio Management Team Coordinator to help ensure the teams' goals are aligned with the overall product strategy of the organization. The ideal candidate is a former consultant with experience in overseeing change management for IT implementation programs, with a deep understanding of relevant workflows and platforms.
Success in this role looks like having a pulse on all operations within portfolio management. Strong candidates will ensure the team is engaging with the products and platforms team as appropriate and monitor day-to-day operations, escalating risks to minimize disruption in product delivery when needed. Additionally, a successful candidate will proactively identify opportunities for improvement, foster knowledge sharing, and maintain a deep understanding of the Program product portfolio.
This person should be able to inspire and empower the Portfolio Management team members to deliver on their respective priorities and KPIs, keep up to date with industry best practices, and consolidate and incorporate Lessons Learned. In addition, this person should drive work independently, accurately prioritize responsibilities, and develop informed recommendations.
This role will work closely with BCG team members, government leaders, vendors, and subcontractors in support of the DHMSM program.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Summary of responsibilities:
Oversee portfolio management and strategic initiatives
Continuously improve Portfolio operations and optimize outcomes for Government Programs
Detailed responsibilities:
portfolio management and strategic initiatives
Manage and oversee the portfolio from intake through release, ensuring alignment with product teams, Summit initiatives, Monthly Performance Review (MPR) meetings, and Resource Management Board (RMB) prioritization efforts
Ensure that new ideas are evaluated, prioritized, and moved forward according to organizational objectives and capacity, using the RMB as a support tool, with regular review and updates
Maintain accountability for keeping all portfolio-related data accurate and up to date, enabling effective decision-making and strategic planning
Maintaining the Portfolio, including adding new fields, adding new projects, and updating project status information (the latter in coordination with Product Managers)
Coordinate with DHA-HI project intake counterpart on new projects
Serves as steward for Portfolio's guidelines and instructions
Work with Products Lead to coordinate and manage logistics for events and engagements
Continuously improve Portfolio operations and optimize outcomes for Government Programs
Promote knowledge sharing and address challenges within Portfolio Management
Foster a deeper understanding of each product's role in the portfolio in contributing to overall operational success
Quickly communicate with multiple parties to ensure information from diverse sources is centrally captured
Think through underlying process of information capture to ensure process is streamlined without loss of data
Experience operating with a software / IT environment across the SDLC (preferred)
Proficient computer skills: Excel, PowerPoint,
Strong written and verbal comms
U.S. citizenship required
Ability to obtain a government-issued CAC (Common Access Card)
KEY :
Knowledge of government policies and procedures related to product development and deployment
Strong project and process management skills
Ability to hold others accountable and push back when necessary
Performs tasks with high degree of accuracy, efficiency, and timeliness
Excellent organization and time management skills; ability to meet deadlines
Ability to handle competing priorities and work effectively in a challenging, fast-paced environment
Ability to work independently, set priorities, plan workflow, and take initiative
Ability to team with others and to persuade effectively, influence and negotiate, as appropriate
Strong interpersonal and communication skills to develop effective working relationships with staff while demonstrating a positive, personal, and professional image
Experience building and utilizing customer dashboards (PowerBI, Tableau, QLIK)
Ability to analyze and present data in a meaningful way; detail-oriented
Project self-confidence, authority, and enthusiasm
Flexible, positive team player; outstanding customer service orientation
Ability to handle difficult situations with poise and tact, maintain confidentiality at all times, and exhibit good judgment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Interested candidates, please apply online with a detailed resume and contact information.