Portfolio Project Manager-Process Improvement

The Portfolio Project Manager - Process Improvement & Strategic Oversight at Kforce leads and coordinates multiple utility scale projects, focusing on securing tax credits through Prevailing Wage & Apprenticeship (PWA) and Domestic Content Kicker (DCK). This role emphasizes process improvement, strategic alignment, and governance, driving cross-functional collaboration, optimizing workflows, and embedding best practices across the project portfolio. Key responsibilities include overseeing project alignment with organizational strategy, leading efficiency initiatives, defining project priorities, and managing consultant deliverables.

Must Have

• Oversee a portfolio of compliance and operational projects
• Coordinate resources, timelines, and deliverables
• Track project progress, risks, and outcomes using dashboards and data tracking tools
• Analyze existing processes and identify opportunities for efficiency
• Lead process improvement initiatives, including cross-functional workshops and change management efforts
• Partner with leadership to define project priorities and success metrics
• Design and manage frameworks for risk assessment, Notice & Action Plan (NAP), and remediation
• Facilitate alignment between legal, HR, operations, construction, and compliance teams
• Embed process improvement and compliance best practices into contracts, construction practices, and payment flows
• Oversee consultant and vendor deliverables
• Proven experience in portfolio project management, process improvement, and strategic planning
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Expertise in developing and implementing process documentation and governance frameworks
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and change management abilities
• Proficiency with project tracking tools, dashboards, and data analysis (Excel, Power BI, etc.)

Perks & Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• HSA
• FSA
• 401(k)
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• ADD insurance
• Paid time off (for salaried personnel)
• Paid sick leave (for hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project)

Summary:

The Portfolio Project Manager leads and coordinates multiple utility scale projects securing base tax credits through Prevailing Wage & Apprenticeship (PWA), and bonus tax credits through the Domestic Content Kicker (DCK), with a strong emphasis on process improvement, strategic alignment, and governance. This role drives cross-functional collaboration, optimizes workflows, and ensures that best practices are embedded throughout the project portfolio.

Key Responsibilities:

• Portfolio Management: Oversee a portfolio of compliance and operational projects, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy and objectives; Coordinate resources, timelines, and deliverables across multiple teams and initiatives; Track project progress, risks, and outcomes using dashboards and data tracking tools
• Process Improvement: Analyze existing processes and identify opportunities for efficiency, standardization, and automation; Lead process improvement initiatives, including cross-functional workshops and change management efforts
• Strategic Oversight: Partner with leadership to define project priorities and success metrics; Design and manage frameworks for risk assessment, Notice & Action Plan (NAP), and remediation
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Facilitate alignment between legal, HR, operations, construction, and compliance teams; Embed process improvement and compliance best practices into contracts, construction practices, and payment flows
• Consultant & Vendor Management: Oversee consultant and vendor deliverables, ensuring alignment with project goals and process standards

Requirements:

• Proven experience in portfolio project management, process improvement, and strategic planning
• Strong analytical and organizational skills; Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Expertise in developing and implementing process documentation and governance frameworks
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and change management abilities
• Proficiency with project tracking tools, dashboards, and data analysis (Excel, Power BI, etc.)

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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