Southwest Power Pool (SPP) is about more than power. We're about the power of relationships. Our employees have the opportunity to work together to ensure electricity is delivered reliably and affordably to the millions of people living in our service territory. We have been voted one of Arkansas' Best Places to work by Arkansas Business and we are looking for a member of our team who is passionate about our mission to keep the lights on!
We have a core ideology here at SPP that we stand by: Do the right thing, for the right reason, in the right way.
We believe in supporting our employees through a fantastic benefits package:
- Competitive and transparent pay with bonus opportunities
- Excellent insurance package including three great medical plans to choose from, employer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance
- Relocation bonus (if applicable)
- Hybrid working environment for positions that are eligible
- Fantastic contributions to your retirement through a 401(k) savings plan with employer-match benefits and a pension (defined benefit plan) fully funded by SPP
COMPENSATION INFORMATION
The salary range(s) represents our good faith estimate for the role at this time. While we strive to provide competitive and transparent compensation, there may be circumstances where an offer is above or outside of the listed range. We are open to discussing salary expectations with qualified candidates considering factors such as the candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, experience and geographic location will all be considered during the hiring process.
Director of Enterprise Portfolio Management Pay Range - $144,700.00 - $188,100.00
Exciting Opportunity: Director of Enterprise Portfolio Management
Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for driving business value through exceptional project management? We're seeking a dynamic and results-driven Director of Enterprise Portfolio Management to lead the way in optimizing our organization's portfolio of projects and programs. This is a senior leadership role with significant impact, where you'll align initiatives to corporate objectives, manage resources effectively, and guide our Project Management Office (PMO) to new heights of excellence.
About the Role:
As the Director of Enterprise Portfolio Management, you will be responsible for overseeing the strategic alignment, execution, and governance of our organization's portfolio. This pivotal role ensures that all projects and programs deliver measurable benefits, mitigate risks, and maximize business value across the enterprise. You will establish a structured approach to portfolio management, enhancing decision-making, optimizing resource allocation, and ensuring initiatives align with our corporate vision.
Key Responsibilities:
Enterprise Portfolio Strategy & Governance:
- Align the project portfolio with corporate objectives to maximize business value.
- Establish and maintain governance frameworks for project selection, prioritization, and execution.
- Define and implement portfolio management best practices, methodologies, and performance metrics.
- Oversee portfolio risk management to proactively identify and mitigate risks.
PMO Development & Leadership:
- Build and maintain a high-performing PMO that drives execution excellence.
- Develop and implement standardized project management frameworks, tools, and methodologies.
- Lead, mentor, and develop the PMO team to enhance project delivery capabilities.
- Continuously improve PMO processes to increase efficiency, scalability, and organizational impact.
Stakeholder Engagement & Decision Support:
- Partner with senior executives and business leaders to assess, prioritize, and balance enterprise initiatives.
- Facilitate portfolio-level reporting and insights for senior leadership, offering recommendations that support strategic decision-making.
- Ensure transparency in project execution through consistent communication and performance tracking.
- Drive cross-functional collaboration to align project execution with business needs and strategic goals.
Performance & Value Realization:
- Establish and track KPIs to measure project portfolio performance and business impact.
- Ensure benefits realization through continuous monitoring and post-implementation reviews.
- Optimize resource allocation to maximize efficiency and return on investment.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and innovation in project and portfolio management.
Staffing and Budgeting Needs:
- Select, evaluate, and develop a high-performing team to ensure PMO success.
- Manage departmental budgets and resource plans, ensuring alignment with corporate priorities.
- Monitor expenditures and staffing levels to ensure compliance with approved budgets and strategic goals.
Southwest Power Pool Inc.
415 N McKinley
Little Rock
Arkansas United States
www.spp.org
