<p>Kforce has a client that is seeking a Portfolio Manager in Greenwood Village, CO.</p> <p>Summary: The Portfolio Manager will oversee the full portfolio of technology initiatives, ensuring all projects are aligned with business objectives and delivered successfully. This role requires someone who can understand the -why- behind each effort, proactively identify risks, and escalate issues when needed. The ideal candidate brings a strong technical foundation, a disciplined delivery mindset, and the ability to communicate complex details clearly to stakeholders at all levels.</p> <p>Key Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Manage the end-to-end delivery of all projects within the assigned portfolio, ensuring scope, timelines, and quality objectives are met </li><li>Portfolio Manager will evaluate project proposals and business cases to understand value, dependencies, and strategic fit </li><li>Partner closely with cross-functional stakeholders-including Engineering, Product, Architecture, and Operations-to ensure smooth execution and resolve blockers </li><li>Conduct ongoing assessment of risks, issues, and delivery gaps; Escalate as appropriate to drive timely resolution </li><li>Provide clear communication and reporting on portfolio status, milestones, impacts, and progress to leadership </li><li>Facilitate prioritization discussions, ensuring teams understand the -why- behind decisions and project direction </li><li>Dive into technical details when necessary to fully understand project constraints, architecture, and solution approaches </li><li>As a Portfolio Manager, you will promote delivery best practices, continuous improvement, and alignment to SDLC, Agile, and governance standards </li><li>Ensure project documentation, timelines, and details are accurate, thorough, and easily understood by both technical and non-technical partners* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technical field </li><li>PMP certification and experience applying structured project/portfolio management practices </li><li>Strong Agile/Scrum experience; Ability to work effectively with Scrum teams and product organizations </li><li>Technical background (e.g., former developer, engineer, or hands-on technical analyst) with the ability to dig deeply into project details when needed </li><li>Exceptional attention to detail, analytical skills, and ability to translate complex information into clear, concise messaging </li><li>Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and navigate competing priorities </li><li>Strong communication, stakeholder management, and escalation skills </li></ul> <p>Preferred Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Experience managing technology portfolios in enterprise environments </li><li>Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, and other delivery or governance tools </li><li>Ability to influence without authority and drive alignment across dispersed teams </li></ul>