CFS Portfolio Manager

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Job Description

Embrace the challenge of adapting to shifting priorities and resources while contributing to a dynamic team and applying your expertise, strategic thinking skills, and operational excellence across product lines.

As a Product Portfolio Operations Manager in Cloud Foundational Services, you are a foundational member of a team responsible for implementing connectivity strategies across the product space, while being directly responsible for creating structures that enhance coordination in our product line.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Portfolio Management Lead to oversee our Cloud Technology Portfolio. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the book of work, implementing zero-based budgeting, coordinating investment asks, and leading monthly and quarterly business reviews. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong analytical skills and a deep understanding of cloud technology.

Job responsibilities

1. **Book of Work Management:**
   • Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of projects within the cloud technology portfolio.
   • Ensure alignment with organizational goals and strategic priorities.
   • Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.

1. **Zero-Based Budgeting:**
   • Develop and implement zero-based budgeting processes for the cloud technology portfolio.
   • Collaborate with finance and other stakeholders to ensure accurate and efficient budget planning.
   • Track and report on budget performance, identifying areas for cost optimization.

1. **Investment Asks:**
   • Coordinate and prepare investment proposals for new and ongoing cloud technology initiatives.
   • Conduct thorough cost-benefit analyses to support investment decisions.
   • Present investment asks to senior leadership and stakeholders, providing clear and compelling justifications.

1. **Monthly and Quarterly Business Reviews:**
   • Lead the preparation and presentation of monthly and quarterly business reviews for the cloud technology portfolio.
   • Analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to assess portfolio performance.
   • Provide insights and recommendations to drive continuous improvement and strategic decision-making.

1. Global Organizational strategy and optimization
   • Develop and implement strategic plans to optimize the global team footprint, balancing cost-efficiency with operational effectiveness
   • Ensure the right distribution of talent across locations to enhance resilience and meet organizational goals
   • Identify opportunities to consolidate or expand teams in key regions, driving both cost savings and improved performance
   • Continuously evaluate and adjust the global workforce strategy to align with business growth and evolving market demands

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

- Minimum of 8 years of experience in portfolio management, project management, or a related role, preferably within the cloud technology sector.

- Strong understanding of cloud technology and its applications.

- Proven experience with zero-based budgeting and financial analysis.

- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

- Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex information to diverse audiences.

- Proficiency in project management tools and software.

- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

- Experience with Agile methodologies.

- Familiarity with cloud service providers such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.

About Us

J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world's most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

About the Team

Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we're setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.