Project Manager IWho We AreBorn digital, UST transforms lives through the power of technology. We walk alongside our clients and partners, embedding innovation and agility into everything they do. We help them create transformative experiences and human-centered solutions for a better world.Role DescriptionSenior Portfolio Lead / Portfolio Lead - DSDProject Manager IBorn digital, UST transforms lives through the power of technology. We walk alongside our clients and partners, embedding innovation and agility into everything they do. We help them create transformative experiences and human-centered solutions for a better world.UST is a mission-driven group of 29,000+ practical problem solvers and creative thinkers in more than 30 countries. Our entrepreneurial teams are empowered to innovate, act nimbly, and create a lasting and sustainable impact for our clients, their customers, and the communities in which we live.With us, you’ll create a boundless impact that transforms your career—and the lives of people across the world.Visit .You AreThe Senior Portfolio Lead / Portfolio Lead - DSD is a senior contract-to-hire role accountable for the strategic, operational, financial, and governance health of an assigned divisional or functional portfolio.The OpportunityLead and/or matrix-manage a large team of Project Managers and Program Managers assigned to the portfolioSet expectations, review delivery quality, unblock escalations, and coach PMs on executive-ready delivery disciplineBuild trusted relationships with divisional/function IT leaders, PMO leadership, business sponsors, Finance, Engineering, Procurement, Quality/Regulatory, site leaders, vendors, and PM teamsPortfolio Strategy & GovernanceMaintain a clear view of approved AOP scope, active delivery, carryovers, deferred work, walk-ins, unfunded demand, and portfolio prioritiesRun monthly/quarterly portfolio governance cadence, maintain decision/action logs, enforce portfolio hygiene, and ensure portfolio data is leadership-readyOperate as the portfolio operations right-hand to the assigned IT leader; keep governance, stakeholder communication, risk visibility, and decision preparation movingEnsure compliance with governance frameworks and leadership review cadencesFinancial Stewardship & ReportingAssist in managing IT CapEx and OpEx portfolios, including budget, forecast, actuals, variance, AR/CAR status, funding source, and rest-of-year outlookPrepare senior leadership reviews with concise narrative, portfolio health, financials, key risks, decisions required, and recommended actionsUse IT Planview, Engineering Planview, AOP/Smartsheet, ServiceNow, Excel, Power BI, and other systems to build a credible source of truth for portfolio discussionDelivery Oversight & Risk ManagementTrack project/program health, schedule risk, scope change, dependency conflicts, resource constraints, vendor delivery, and recovery plans across the portfolioManage risk, dependency, issue,



and escalation workflows; expedite critical itemsfor senior leadership attentionEnsure material initiatives define business value, benefit owners, success metrics, adoption needs, and post-implementation validation approachBusiness Case & Value RealizationChallenge incomplete business cases, weak benefit logic, unsupported financial assumptions, missing sponsors, and unclear risk statements before senior forumsMake resource, funding, and sequencing trade-offs visible; present options and consequences rather than accepting every walk-in demandSupport benefits tracking and value realization across portfolio initiativesData & Decision PreparationPrepare decision-ready materials, executive summaries, and portfolio recovery plansCreate and maintain executive-ready portfolio dashboards and reporting materialsEnsure accurate, timely portfolio data to support leadership decision-makingThis position description identifies the responsibilities and tasks typically associated with the performance of the position. Other relevant essential functions may be required.What You Need10+ years of experience across portfolio management, program management, PMO leadership, technology delivery, or business transformationDemonstrated ability to govern USD 15M-25M technology or transformation portfolios, preferably across multiple programs and project teamsStrong experience managing CapEx, OpEx, budget, actuals, forecast, variance, funding approvals, business cases, AR/CAR processes, and benefits trackingExperience leading or matrix-managing multiple PMs/PgMs across complex delivery portfoliosExperience preparing executive-ready portfolio reports, senior leadership review materials, decision memos, and recovery plansStrong stakeholder management experience in general, matrixed organizations with ability to influence senior leaders without direct authorityExperience with portfolio systems (Planview, Clarity, Smartsheet, ServiceNow, Jira, Power BI, or equivalent tools)Core Skills & CompetenciesExecutive communication and storytelling with dataAdvanced Excel, PowerPoint, and portfolio dashboarding capabilityFinancial analysis and portfolio variance explanationAOP planning, portfolio prioritization, and demand trade-off analysisProject/program delivery governance across waterfall, agile, and hybrid methodsRisk, dependency, issue, and escalation management expertisePM coaching, vendor coordination, and cross-functional leadershipAbility to work through imperfect data without creating false precisionPreferred QualificationsLife sciences, pharma, manufacturing, supply chain, clinical, quality/regulatory,



or similarly controlled industry experienceBenefitsEmployees receive mandatory and non-mandatory benefits such as fourteen (14) days of vacation beginning on the date of hire, vacation premium, ten (10) paid holidays, a Christmas Bonus of thirty (30) days’ pay, Monthly Food Vouchers, Saving Fund, and health insurance. Certain employees may be eligible for additional Company benefits beginning on the date of hire, including dental, disability and life insurance plans; four (4) days of personal time off per year, up to three (3) days of paid medical leave per year, and up to three (3) days of paid bereavement leave per year.What We BelieveWe proudly embrace the values that have shaped UST since day one. We build our culture of Humility, Humanity, and Integrity. These values inspire us to nurture a people-first, human centric culture that fosters diversity, prioritizes sustainable solutions, and keeps our people and clients at the forefront of all decisions.HumilityWe will listen, learn, be empathetic and help selflessly in our interactions with everyone.HumanityThrough business, we will better the lives of those less fortunate than ourselves.IntegrityWe honor our commitments and act with responsibility in all our relationships.An Equal Opportunity Workplace, Free of Discrimination and HarassmentAt UST, we strive to provide a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We are an equal opportunity employer and employment decisions are based on merit and business needs. Our Human Rights Policy further illustrates our stand on this. We are committed to following fair employment practices that provide equal opportunities to all employees. We do not discriminate or allow harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, disability, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, genetic information, military status, or any other legally protected status. At UST, we value diversity and believe that a diverse workplace builds a competitive advantage.Un lugar de trabajo con igualdad de oportunidades y libre de discriminación y acosoEn UST, nos esforzamos por proporcionar un ambiente de trabajo libre de discriminación y acoso. Somos un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades y basa las decisiones de empleo en los méritos y las necesidades del negocio. Estamos comprometidos a seguir prácticas de empleo justas que brinden igualdad de oportunidades a todos los empleados. No discriminamos ni permitimos el acoso por motivos de raza, color, religión, discapacidad, género, origen nacional, orientación sexual, identidad de género, expresión de género, edad, información genética, estado militar o cualquier otro estado legalmente protegido. En UST, valoramos la diversidad y creemos que un lugar de trabajo diverso construye una ventaja competitiva.UST reserves the right to periodically redefine your roles and responsibilities based on the requirements of the organization and/or your performance.SkillsPower BI, ServiceNow, Microsoft Office, Portfolio Management#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Senior Portfolio Lead / Portfolio Lead - Dsd (Tolima)
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