Sia Partners

Company Description

Company Description

Sia is a next-generation global management consulting group. Founded in 1999, we were born digitally. Today our strategy and management capabilities are augmented by data science, enhanced by creativity, and driven by responsibility. We’re optimists for change, and we help clients initiate, navigate and benefit from transformation. We believe optimism is a force multiplier, helping clients mitigate downside and maximize opportunity. With expertise across a broad range of sectors and services, our 3,000 consultants serve clients worldwide from 48 locations in 19 countries. Our expertise delivers results. Our optimism transforms outcomes.

Contract roles are geared toward independent professionals interested in temporary or project-based work.

Project Length: This is a temporary position with an expected duration of 12 months

Project Hours: 40 hours per week

Location: King of Prussia, PA; onsite 4 days per week

The expected compensation for this contract as an Independent Consultant is $90 to $95/hour. The exact compensation will vary depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to skills, experience, and location.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Project Portfolio Manager to oversee and optimize our portfolio of 30-40 IT-enabled business application projects, with individual project values ranging from $200K to $2M. This strategic role requires exceptional organizational skills, technical acumen, and the ability to drive complex initiatives across multiple stakeholder groups while ensuring alignment with business objectives.

Portfolio Management & Strategy

• Manage and oversee a portfolio of 30-40 concurrent IT business application projects valued between $200K-$2M each
• Develop and maintain comprehensive portfolio roadmaps aligned with business strategy and objectives
• Conduct portfolio health assessments and provide executive-level reporting on project status, risks, and performance metrics
• Optimize resource allocation across the portfolio to maximize ROI and business value delivery
• Establish and maintain portfolio governance frameworks, including stage gates and decision criteria

Project Oversight & Coordination

• Provide strategic oversight and guidance to individual project managers and project teams
• Ensure consistent application of project management methodologies and best practices across all projects
• Facilitate cross-project dependencies identification and resolution
• Monitor project budgets, timelines, and deliverables to ensure portfolio-level objectives are met
• Drive standardization of project management tools, processes, and reporting mechanisms

Stakeholder Management & Communication

• Serve as primary liaison between executive leadership and project teams
• Present portfolio status, risks, and recommendations to C-level executives and board members
• Facilitate portfolio steering committee meetings and strategic planning sessions
• Manage relationships with key business stakeholders, IT leadership, and external vendors
• Ensure transparent communication of portfolio performance and strategic initiatives

Risk Management & Quality Assurance

• Identify, assess, and mitigate portfolio-level risks and interdependencies
• Establish quality gates and review processes to ensure project deliverables meet business requirements Implement change management processes for portfolio scope, budget, and timeline adjustments
• Develop contingency plans and resource reallocation strategies for at-risk projects

Performance Management & Continuous Improvement

• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for portfolio success
• Conduct post-project reviews and capture lessons learned for portfolio optimization
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance portfolio delivery capabilities
• Benchmark portfolio performance against industry standards and best practices

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Education & Certification
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification required
• Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP) certification strongly preferred
• Additional certifications in Agile, ITIL, or business analysis highly valued
• Minimum 8-10 years of project management experience with at least 5 years in portfolio management
• Proven track record managing complex IT business application projects with budgets exceeding $200K Experience overseeing portfolios of 20+ concurrent projects
• Strong background in enterprise software implementations, digital transformation, or business application development
• Experience working with C-level executives and board-level reporting
• Advanced proficiency in portfolio management tools (Microsoft Project Server, Clarity PPM, or similar)
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycles, including Agile and Waterfall methodologies Experience with business intelligence and reporting tools for portfolio analytics
• Knowledge of enterprise architecture and business application integration
• Familiarity with financial modeling and ROI analysis for IT investments
• Exceptional leadership abilities with experience managing teams of 50+ resources across multiple projects Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with ability to present to executive audiences
• Strong negotiation and conflict resolution capabilities
• Proven ability to influence without direct authority across diverse stakeholder groups
• Experience in change management and organizational transformation initiatives

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA) or related advanced degree
• Experience in specific industry verticals relevant to our business applications
• Background in vendor management and contract negotiation for large IT projects
• Experience with cloud migration projects and SaaS implementations
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements for business applications
• Previous experience in organizations undergoing digital transformation

Success Metrics

• Portfolio on-time delivery rate above 85%
• Portfolio budget variance within +/- 5%
• Business value realization targets achieved for 90% of completed projects
• Stakeholder satisfaction scores above 4.0/5.0
• Resource utilization optimization of 80% or higher across the portfolio

Additional Information

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging

At Sia, we believe in fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees and partners are valued and thrive in a sense of belonging. We are committed to recruiting and developing a diverse network of employees and investing in their growth by providing unique opportunities for professional and cultural immersion. Our commitment toward inclusion motivates dynamic collaboration with our clients, building trust by creating an inclusive environment of curiosity and learning which affects lasting impact. Please visit our website for more information.

Sia is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, remuneration, or discipline, are based solely on performance, competence, conduct, or business needs.

Office Workplace Guidelines

Sia is committed to providing a flexible workplace environment that supports client, business, and market needs. Consultants located in our primary market office locations—New York City, Charlotte, Seattle, and San Francisco—are expected to live within a reasonable commuting distance and attend the office at least three days per week. For Consultants outside of our primary markets, we can offer more flexible in-person requirements in accordance with your location.

Work Authorization & Sponsorship

At this time, Sia does not intend to pursue employment with applicants who will require now or in the future visa by our company for work authorization in the United States (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa, or any other non-immigrant status).

Sia is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, remuneration, or discipline, are based solely on performance, competence, conduct, or business needs.