IT Project and Portfolio Manager

Akkodis is seeking an IT Project and Portfolio Manager for a Direct Hire job with a client located in San Diego, CA (Hybrid).

Pay Range: $124,000 to $170,000; The salary may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

Job Purpose:

Role Overview & Expectations

Candidates has been highly effective as a liaison between IT and the business, serving as a strong business partner and enabling IT to deliver impactful solutions.

The team is looking for a candidate with prior management experience who can lead effectively in a dynamic environment. This is a small, agile team where individuals wear multiple hats. The role requires someone who can also function as a senior project manager, with strong experience in Agile methodologies. The individual will support either the Salesforce or Data Analytics/BI group.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management

• Lead large-scale, complex projects involving multiple stakeholders.
• Manage a portfolio of high-visibility initiatives (currently 4 key projects requiring delivery).
• Quickly understand and apply project management methodologies.

People Management

• Act as a people leader, including coaching and developing newer project managers.
• Apply situational leadership and servant leadership principles.
• Provide guidance while also having the confidence to push back constructively when needed.

Business Partnership & Communication

• Serve as a strong advocate and “cheerleader” for the business.
• Maintain excellent communication across stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely with both IT and business teams.

Team & Environment

• The team is supportive and collaborative, currently undergoing significant change.
• The Project & Portfolio Management group operates with a global Center of Excellence (COE).
• Several multi-year projects are in progress, with some expected to wrap up in April.

Qualifications & Preferences

• PMP certification is preferred; candidates without it should be able to explain why.
• A strong emphasis on education and continuous learning.
• Experience managing projects across Americas and Asia Pacific regions.
• Strong communication skills are critical.
• Leadership Training.

Experience:

• 10 years of experience in IT.
• 7 years in a Scrum Master/Project Manager/Business Analyst role in an Agile environment.
• 5 years in managing a program or portfolio of 10 or more concurrently running projects with multiple senior level business stakeholders providing appropriate metrics.
• 5 years leading ad hoc teams.

Must Have's:

• Project Management Expertise: Proven ability to lead large-scale, complex initiatives while managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• People Leadership Experience: Demonstrated experience as a people manager, with a track record of coaching, mentoring, and developing team members.
• Strong Business Communication: Ability to act as a trusted partner and advocate for the business, with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

If you are interested in this role, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis, or any questions, please contact Amit Kumar Singh at amit.singh@akkodisgroup.com .

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

• 401(k) with match
• Medical insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision assistance
• Paid Time Off

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

· The California Fair Chance Act

· Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

· Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

· San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance