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IT Portfolio Manager

TEKsystems
$80.00 - $90.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Connecticut, Stamford
Jul 11, 2026
Description Seeking an experienced IT Portfolio Manager (contract) to lead the governance, performance, and value delivery for the Enterprise Enablement Office (EEO). The EEO is responsible to provide roadmaps, strategic view of IT projects and initiatives via business analysis and IT architecture services. This role ensures that all work in this domain-projects, programs, and ongoing operations-is aligned with business strategy, financially controlled, and compliant with enterprise standards. The IT Portfolio Manager operates at the intersection of strategy, execution, governance, and financial oversight, partnering closely with domain leadership, IT governance, and enterprise stakeholders to drive measurable business outcomes. Specific Accountabilities: * Own and manage the domain's portfolio of projects, programs, and operational work, ensuring all initiatives have clear objectives, KPIs, and success measures while proactively identifying and correcting underperformance. * Maintain a consolidated view of demand and priorities across the domain, facilitating trade-off decisions and aligning roadmaps to business and IT strategy in partnership with stakeholders. * Oversee resource capacity and allocation across the portfolio, identifying constraints and optimizing prioritization and sequencing to maximize delivery efficiency. * Manage portfolio budgets, forecasts, and business cases while tracking financial performance and ensuring benefits realization aligns with approved investment outcomes. * Embed enterprise governance frameworks, maintain audit-ready documentation, and manage portfolio risks, audit findings, and remediation efforts. * Support vendor selection and sourcing processes while overseeing vendor performance, contracts, and governance in collaboration with project and sourcing teams. * Deliver comprehensive portfolio reporting and actionable insights on delivery performance, financials, capacity, risk, and benefits to support executive decision-making and governance forums. * Drive continuous improvement and delivery excellence, contributing to PM best practices, lessons learned, and overall maturity of the project management community. Experience/Skills Required: * Minimum of seven years of experience in IT portfolio management, program management, or IT governance * Proven experience managing complex portfolios across multiple projects and stakeholders * Proven track record in delivering programs/projects on time, within budget and within scope * Strong financial management skills (budgeting, forecasting, business cases) * Experience with IT governance, risk, and compliance frameworks * Ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels * Experience supporting audits and regulatory environments (e.g., DORA, SOX) * Experience in managing teams without being the line manager of the resources, and that consist of both company employees and third parties * Experience in managing projects in a global, matrix environment including delegating work to other departments in order to achieve deliverables * Very strong communication, negotiation, analytical and problem-solving skills Key Deliverables: * Portfolio inventory and roadmap * Portfolio performance reporting * Demain/prioritization process Skills Portfolio management Top Skills Details Portfolio management Additional Skills & Qualifications * Budget/forecast tracking * Risk and issue register * Audit ready governance documentation Experience Level Expert Level Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Stamford, CT. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $80.00 - $90.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace TypeThis is a fully remote position. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Jul 14, 2026. About TEKsystems We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.