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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # IT Portfolio Manager - **Company:** CareerCircle - **Location:** Stamford, CT, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $166,400.0 - $187,200.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), IT Management, Local Area Networks, Network Security, Network Architecture, Wide Area Networks, IT Architecture, Information Technology, Performance Monitor - **Published:** July 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careercircle.com/jobs/all/all/usa/ct/stamford/023b7685-dcff-4cd1-b989-2173e5183d18 ## About the Role * Minimum of seven years of experience in IT portfolio management, program management, or IT governance * Proven experience managing complex portfolios across multiple projects and stakeholders * Proven track record in delivering programs/projects on time, within budget and within scope * Strong financial management skills (budgeting, forecasting, business cases) * Experience with IT governance, risk, and compliance frameworks * Ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels * Experience supporting audits and regulatory environments (e.g., DORA, SOX) * Experience in managing teams without being the line manager of the resources, and that consist of both company employees and third parties * Experience in managing projects in a global, matrix environment including delegating work to other departments in order to achieve deliverables * Very strong communication, negotiation, analytical and problem-solving skills Key Deliverables: * Portfolio inventory and roadmap * Portfolio performance reporting, * Budget/forecast tracking * Risk and issue register * Audit ready governance documentation ## Description Budgeting Operations Leadership Governance Investments Negotiation Forecasting Communication IT Governance Prioritization Problem Solving Decision Making Business Analysis Project Management Program Management Business Valuation Strategy Execution Business Strategies Financial Management Delivery Performance Portfolio Management Performance Reporting Financial Forecasting Full Stack Development Artificial Intelligence Business Transformation Continuous Improvement Process Benefits Realization Management Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) Compliance Information Technology Architecture, Seeking an experienced IT Portfolio Manager (contract) to lead the governance, performance, and value delivery for the Enterprise Enablement Office (EEO). The EEO is responsible to provide roadmaps, strategic view of IT projects and initiatives via business analysis and IT architecture services. This role ensures that all work in this domain-projects, programs, and ongoing operations-is aligned with business strategy, financially controlled, and compliant with enterprise standards. The IT Portfolio Manager operates at the intersection of strategy, execution, governance, and financial oversight, partnering closely with domain leadership, IT governance, and enterprise stakeholders to drive measurable business outcomes. Specific Accountabilities: * Own and manage the domain's portfolio of projects, programs, and operational work, ensuring all initiatives have clear objectives, KPIs, and success measures while proactively identifying and correcting underperformance. * Maintain a consolidated view of demand and priorities across the domain, facilitating trade-off decisions and aligning roadmaps to business and IT strategy in partnership with stakeholders. * Oversee resource capacity and allocation across the portfolio, identifying constraints and optimizing prioritization and sequencing to maximize delivery efficiency. * Manage portfolio budgets, forecasts, and business cases while tracking financial performance and ensuring benefits realization aligns with approved investment outcomes. * Embed enterprise governance frameworks, maintain audit-ready documentation, and manage portfolio risks, audit findings, and remediation efforts. * Support vendor selection and sourcing processes while overseeing vendor performance, contracts, and governance in collaboration with project and sourcing teams. * Deliver comprehensive portfolio reporting and actionable insights on delivery performance, financials, capacity, risk, and benefits to support executive decision-making and governance forums. * Drive continuous improvement and delivery excellence, contributing to PM best practices, lessons learned, and overall maturity of the project management community., Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools. 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