Consultant, Project Portfolio Management (PPM)

Responsibilities: Support current-state PMO and portfolio framework assessments with interviews, data gathering, and analysis Identify root causes of issues and inefficiencies from findings Contribute to future-state recommendations and improvement roadmaps Build and implement processes, governance, templates, and tools Manage day-to-day PMO operations such as portfolio reporting, governance cadences, and resource tracking Coach project managers and PMO staff in adopting new practices Identify and apply AI opportunities within PMO and portfolio functions Contribute to proposals and client materials

Key requirements: Bachelor in science or engineering or related field (preferred) or equivalent At least 7 years of professional experience with 3+ years in projects/programs or PMO/portfolio support Consulting mindset with ability to assess and improve practices PM certifications a plus (e.g., PMP) Strong attention to detail and interpersonal/communication skills Familiarity with PMO/portfolio maturity models and tailoring approaches to client maturity Experience supporting or coaching project teams Hands-on experience with PPM and reporting tools such as Smartsheet, Planisware, or Planview Interest in applying AI to PMO and reporting work Adaptability to new situations strong communication and presentation abilities interpersonal skills collaboration Smartsheet Planisware Planview