Portfolio Manager

Overview

Kimley-Horn is seeking a Portfolio Manager to support our growing Finance Transformation program. This role will help drive strategic initiatives across process improvement, automation, AI, data, and organizational change by providing portfolio governance, executive reporting, change management, and project leadership.

Partnering closely with Finance leaders and key stakeholders, the Portfolio Manager will help ensure transformation efforts are prioritized, aligned, well-governed, and deliver measurable business value.

This is not a remote position.

Responsibilities

• Manage Finance Transformation intake, prioritization, governance, and portfolio reporting.
• Maintain visibility into transformation initiatives, risks, dependencies, resource needs, and business outcomes.
• Develop executive presentations, status updates, and stakeholder communications.
• Drive change management activities, including communications, readiness planning, training support, and adoption tracking.
• Facilitate cross-functional alignment among Finance, Technology, Data, and business stakeholders.
• Track portfolio performance, benefits realization, and key transformation metrics.
• Lead selected transformation initiatives, pilots, or strategic projects requiring dedicated project or program leadership.
• Support continuous improvement of transformation processes, governance practices, and operating models.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, Information Systems, Operations, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in portfolio management, project management, PMO, business transformation, consulting, operational excellence, or related disciplines.
• Proven ability to manage complex cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong communication, presentation, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.

Preferred

• PMP, PfMP, Lean Six Sigma, Agile, or similar certification.
• Experience supporting Finance, Shared Services, Transformation, Strategy, or PMO organizations.
• Experience with portfolio management and collaboration tools such as Asana, Microsoft Planner, Jira, or Smartsheet.

Why Kimley-Horn?

At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients, and employees are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it- that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 19 years!

Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
• Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
• Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.