IT Portfolio Manager- Infrastructure and Risk

OVERVIEW

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experience . From professional empowerment to continual learning opportunities. From ongoing investment in our strategic initiatives to a career of self-determination. At Ulta Beauty, our team is critical to our scalability-and is recognized that way. We've been defined as a "mature start-up." A place where interdepartmental exposure, open doors, and genuine collaboration is ubiquitous. Where challenges come fast and furious, requiring agility, mental dexterity, and creativity. Where

our passion for better solutions

drives us and is core to who we are.

We're engineering for the future of retail, and it's no-holds-barred. But for those motivated by continual change and ambiguity, by superior leadership, by whip smart colleagues who will press you daily for your very best, you'll find that virtually nothing's impossible at Ulta Beauty.

THE IMPACT YOU CAN HAVE:

The

IT Portfolio Manager, Infrastructure and Risk Management

is responsible for planning, organization and execution of technology initiatives working collaboratively with Business, IT and cross functional partners. This role is part of the enterprise Transformation Office (TO) and will partner with enterprise change management and value realization teams to deliver portfolio outcomes.

This role is accountable for governance, execution, budget control and oversight of all projects and programs within the portfolio. With a strategic perspective, you'll ensure greater visibility, alignment, and effective coordination of the priorities to help with the portfolio roadmap and resource capacity planning.

In addition, the IT Portfolio Manager leads and coaches high performing program/project managers and scrum masters and promotes consistent use and evolution of modern processes and tools including Agile transformation. IT Portfolio Manager must demonstrate a strong track record of leadership and influencing while successfully managing IT portfolio and programs in a Retail environment.

YOU WILL ACCOMPLISH THIS BY:

IT Portfolio and Program Management
Partner with IT, Business and TO leadership to manage assigned portfolio intake including assessing, prioritizing and resourcing in alignment with portfolio and business goals
Create and maintain portfolio roadmaps to effectively communicate and align complex dependencies, sequencing of work and resource staffing
Manage issues, risks and dependencies within assigned portfolio and across portfolios
Partner with IT and TO on managing portfolio budgets and financial reporting
Partner with enterprise change management to ensure organizational readiness to operationalize strategic programs
Resource Management

Plan, allocate and manage resources effectively to meet portfolio goals
Continuously analyze and optimize resource capacity (including people, financials, tools) using demand/supply forecasting techniques to minimize resource constraints for portfolio efficiency
Conduct impact analysis on capacity due to changes in mid-to-long term forecast demand partnering with IT and TO leadership
Portfolio Governance and Reporting

Track, analyze and report on critical Portfolio and program KPIs to executives and key stakeholders.
Conduct regular portfolio reviews at multiple levels to report progress and implement agreed improvements
Measure and monitor the portfolio performance against strategic priorities and business goals
Continuous Improvement

Drive adoption of and ensure adherence to PMO processes, standards and PPM tools
Create, maintain and improve project portfolio management practices and tools to drive a cohesive approach for consistency and efficiency in partnership with the TO as and portfolio stakeholders
Improve IT's ability to leverage agile ways of working at scale by adapting traditional portfolio and project management (PPM) techniques to agile delivery methods
Leadership and Relationship Management

Establish solid relationships with Business, IT and Transformation Office leadership and help them to articulate the technology needs that will advance business performance
Build and manage high performing team of program and project managers by defining clear roles and effectively assigning responsibilities to achieve portfolio objectives
Provide coaching and support for execution excellence and team development
Establish clear performance objectives with Strategic Portfolio Delivery team and monitor progress against agreed quality and performance criteria
Hold teams, leaders, stakeholders and self accountable to delivering expected outcomes through skillful communication, influence and negotiation skills
ESSENTIALS FOR SUCCESS:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, CIS, MIS or equivalent. Master's degree a plus
5+ years of experience managing IT project portfolios in blended Agile and traditional PPM environments delivering strategic and complex programs in a fast-paced environment
Expert project portfolio management skills including planning, estimating, cost-benefit analysis, tracking, resourcing, and issues, risk and change management
Strong experience in execution of highly integrated programs that build on individual projects to drive a larger, integrated outcome
Strategic mindset and ability to take lead on the roadmap, in collaboration with IT and Business leadership
Resource management experience in a matrixed organization
Strong knowledge of system and software SDLC, PMO and leading practices and methodologies
Project management and Agile certifications (e.g., PMP, SAFe, CSM, CSPO, etc.)
Experience with modern PPM tools such as Planview, JIRA, etc.
Skilled in coaching and mentoring program and project managers
Highly collaborative with proven ability to build relationships across IT and Business stakeholders
Exceptional communication and facilitation skills, including ability to share ideas and information across diverse audiences to drive to business decisions.
Able to partner with and manage 3rd party providers to deliver maximum success.
Understanding of Lean and Continuous Improvement
Retail industry experience
Highest level of integrity and good judgment
Minimal travel required (training/conferences)

ABOUT

At

Ulta Beauty

(NASDAQ: ULTA),

the possibilities are beautiful . Ulta Beauty is the largest North American beauty retailer and the premier beauty destination for cosmetics, fragrance, skin care products, hair care products and salon services. We bring possibilities to life through the power of beauty each and every day in our stores and online with more than 25,000 products from approximately 500 well-established and emerging beauty brands across all categories and price points, including Ulta Beauty's own private label. Ulta Beauty also offers a full-service salon in every store featuring-hair, skin, brow, and make-up services.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest records, conviction records, or other criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of any applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.
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