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Overview
The Technology Portfolio Manager is responsible for setting the long-term vision and strategy for Steritech technology solutions. This position actively plans, organizes, and oversees the technology portfolio that supports the Steritech business and manages the processes to determine business needs and the work to plan, design, and develop projects. The Portfolio Manager will work closely with the IT Delivery Manager, IT Project Managers, IT Project Development Manager, IT Salesforce Engineers, the IT Business Partner for Steritech, and other stakeholders in IT to oversee and manage digital solutions to meet Steritech’s business needs. This role is responsible for ensuring that digital products meet Steritech’s business and user needs, are delivered and optimized to meet business requirements, and are managed within budget.
Duties & Responsibilities
Oversee the technology portfolio: Manage and maintain the suite of technology solutions that support Steritech's business operations.
Develop and implement technology strategy: Collaborate with business stakeholders to define technology needs and develop a roadmap to align with Steritech’s strategic goals.
Manage the technology product lifecycle: Guide technology products through all stages, from inception and design to implementation, maintenance, and eventual retirement.
Lead the evaluation and selection of new technologies: Research, assess, and recommend new technology solutions to address business challenges and opportunities.
Collaborate with IT project management: Work closely with IT project managers to ensure the successful execution and delivery of technology projects.
Monitor and optimize technology performance: Track key metrics to assess the effectiveness and efficiency of technology solutions and identify areas for improvement.
Manage vendor relationships and performance: Oversee relationships with on-shore and off-shore technology developers, negotiating contracts, ensuring technology priorities are understood, scoped appropriately, designs and development meet agreed to standards, budgets, and timelines, and ensuring service level agreements are met.
Maintain awareness of industry trends: Stay informed about emerging technologies and best practices to identify potential opportunities for innovation.
Gains a deep understanding of customer experience: Identify and fill technology functional gaps and generate new ideas that grow market share, improve client experiences and drive growth; work closely with current/potential clients to translate business needs into technical solutions.
Builds and manages an annual technology budget: Prioritize efforts based on costs, benefits, risks, and ROI projections.
Candidate Requirements
Education
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field OR equivalent years of experience. Equivalent years of experience are defined as one year of applicable professional experience for each year of college requested.
Experience
Minimum 5-7 years of experience in customer-centric IT portfolio management or similar role.
Proven ability to collaborate with stakeholders to define technology needs, develop a comprehensive technology strategy, and create a roadmap that aligns with long-term business goals.
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to evaluate and select new technologies, considering factors such as cost, performance, security, and scalability
Solid understanding of IT project management methodologies and the ability to guide and oversee major projects with cross-departmental impact
Experience directly leading a team of at least 2-3 colleagues, while influencing key stakeholders and business partners
Skills & Competencies
Exceptional ability to think strategically, anticipate potential challenges, and propose innovative solutions to complex issues.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences, including senior management, technical teams, and business stakeholders.
Strong collaboration and influencing skills, with the ability to build consensus and drive successful outcomes across cross-functional teams
Ability to provide guidance and mentorship to other team members, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous learning
Demonstrated ability to make sound decisions and exercise good judgment in complex and ambiguous situations
Ability to adapt to changing priorities, work effectively under pressure, and maintain a positive attitude in the face of challenges
Ability to lead a team, inclusive or recruiting talent, managing day-to-day responsibilities, and encouraging growth through performance management and mentoring
Physical Demands and Working Conditions (do not edit)
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential function to this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Incumbent must be prepared to:
Move up to 10 pounds occasionally, by lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise repositioning objects.
Sitting for long periods of time while using office equipment such as computers, phones and etc.
Performing repetitive motions involving the wrists, hands, and fingers, such as typing, picking, and pinching, within your regular work environment.
Express or exchange ideas with others through the use of spoken word, quickly, accurately, and at an easily audible volume, and receive detailed information through oral communication at usual speaking levels without correction, and/or make fine discriminations in the nature of sounds in the environment.
Incumbent is required to have:
Incumbent will be subject to:
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Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by colleagues assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of colleagues so classified. All colleagues may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
Why Choose Us?
A career with the Rentokil family of companies can be a professional trajectory filled with opportunity. We pride ourselves on being a world-class team that rewards high performance, and we love to promote from within. We offer competitive pay and many of our roles offer performance incentives.
Below you'll find information about some of what we have to offer. All Full-Time Colleagues qualify for the following and Part-Time Colleagues qualify for most benefits after they meet certain criteria.
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Professional and Personal Growth
Multiple avenues to grow your career
Training and development programs available
Tuition Reimbursement benefits (for FT Colleagues)
Health and Wellness
Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance plus much more
Full-time colleagues are eligible to begin enrollment immediately upon hire with benefits starting on day 1
Savings and Retirement
Work-Life Balance
Vacation days & sick days
Company-paid holidays & floating holidays
A company mindset that prioritizes health, safety, and flexibility
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