Senior Director, Portfolio Management

at  Walgreens

JOB SUMMARY:

The role is responsible for management of the Technology portfolio. This includes partnering with leaders across the organization to ensure that high-quality strategies inform our investment choices which, in turn, have clear and measurable value propositions. This role will also be accountable to define flexible but durable processes to govern investments from long-range planning through to delivery and value realization. This role will partner with key stakeholders to ensure architectural standards, financial processes, and sourcing strategies are followed.

Job Responsibility:

• Develops and oversees the entire Technology portfolio. Develops strategy for the long-range plan linking Technology priorities to enterprise strategies, including tying investments to company ROI, Revenue and Profit and communication the value of IT back to the business.
• Collaborates cross-functionally to establish and facilitate the Technology governance structure bringing executive alignment and collaboration on cross-divisional initiatives.
• Responsible for establishing and leading the execution of processes for program interdependency management and reporting.
• Leads and contributes to the identification and adoption of functional best practices and policies through collaboration and reporting, metrics, governance practices to drive further integration and development of shared services and Centers of Excellence (COE’s).
• Collaborates with Technology divisions, as well as Finance, Strategy, and PMO to ensure Technology program plans, long range plans, and value attainment is aligned across the enterprise and dependencies understood.
• Champions and drives cross-divisional collaboration and communications between the constellation of Technology organizations and business partners.
• Participates in and contributes to the general business planning regarding Technology required to maximize WBA growth and efficiency.
• Oversees budgets, operational plans and performance requirements for the portfolio. Meets budgetary goals and objectives.
• Facilitates communication between staff, management, vendors, and other resources within and outside of the organization. Shares highly complex information related to areas of expertise. Interacts with senior management to keep abreast of objectives.
• Allocates available resources to meet operating objectives. Develops and mentors’ staff through on-boarding, open communication, training and development opportunities and performance management processes; builds and maintains employee morale and motivation; ensures the team is appropriately staffed with required competencies; fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace.

“About Walgreens and WBA
Walgreens (www.walgreens.com) is included in the U.S. Retail Pharmacy and U.S. Healthcare segments of Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA), an integrated healthcare, pharmacy and retail leader with a 170-year heritage of caring for communities. WBA’s purpose is to create more joyful lives through better health. Operating nearly 9,000 retail locations across America, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, Walgreens is proud to be a neighborhood health destination serving nearly 10 million customers each day. Walgreens pharmacists play a critical role in the U.S. healthcare system by providing a wide range of pharmacy and healthcare services, including those that drive equitable access to care for the nation’s medically underserved populations. To best meet the needs of customers and patients, Walgreens offers a true omnichannel experience, with fully integrated physical and digital platforms supported by the latest technology to deliver high-quality products and services in communities nationwide.”
The actual salary an employee can expect to receive, plus bonus pursuant to the terms of any bonus plan if applicable, will depend on experience, seniority, geographic location, and other factors permitted by law. To review benefits, please visit jobs.walgreens.com/benefits.
“An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans”.
Basic Qualifications
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Bachelor’s Degree and at least 8 years of experience performing Portfolio / Program / Project Management OR a High School Diploma/GED and at least 11 years of experience performing Portfolio / Program / Project Management.

• At least 5 years of experience leading direct and cross functional teams of 10 or more.
• Experience defining/developing project, program and portfolio management processes, methods and best practices.
• Experience facilitating meetings, group discussion, whiteboard sessions, etc. and leading discussions across the enterprise breaking down internal/external barriers.
• Knowledge of project/program/portfolio best practices.
• Experience establishing governance frameworks and creating executive level reports.
• Experience reading and interpreting financial and other data reports to make strategic decisions for the organization.
• At least 5 years of experience contributing to financial decisions in the workplace.
• At least 5 years of direct leadership, indirect leadership and/or cross functional team leadership.
• Willing to travel up to/at least 10% of the time for business purposes (within state and out of state)

Preferred Qualifications
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Please refer the Job description for details