ANDERSEN CORPORATION SUMMARY:

At Andersen, we pride ourselves on our core values of Humility, Ownership, Meaningful connection, and Expertise - HOME. Headquartered in Bayport, Minnesota, Andersen Corporation is the largest window and door manufacturer in North America. We’re focused on bringing more light into people’s lives by helping them create healthier, happier spaces to build memories and do what they love. This applies to our team, too.
In 2024, we were recognized as one of Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women and Newsweek’s Most Trustworthy Companies in America. Earning the 2024 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year—Sustained Excellence Award, Andersen is also committed to environmental health and sustainability. No matter your role, you’ll have the opportunity to make a difference at Andersen.

SUMMARY

The Portfolio Manager is responsible for overseeing the strategic alignment, prioritization, and execution of projects and programs across the technology and data team . This role ensures that all initiatives within the portfolio deliver value, meet business objectives, and are executed efficiently. The Portfolio Manager partners closely with technology and data leaders, program managers, and project teams to drive transparency, governance, and performance.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Technology, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 7+ years of experience in project/program/portfolio management.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid).
• Experience with portfolio management tools (e.g., Smartsheet, Clarity, Planview, Jira).
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• PMP, PgMP, or PfMP certification is a plus.
• Agile certification is a plus.
• Strategic thinker with a strong business acumen.
• Skilled at balancing competing priorities and navigating ambiguity.
• Collaborative leader who builds trust across functions.
• Data-driven decision-maker with a focus on outcomes and value delivery.

• Lead the planning and management of the technology and data project portfolio, ensuring alignment with the strategic goals of the organization.
• Evaluate and prioritize projects based on business value, risk, resource availability, and ROI.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to define portfolio governance and decision-making frameworks.
• Monitor portfolio performance, track KPIs, and provide regular reporting to stakeholders.
• Identify interdependencies, risks, and resource constraints across programs and projects.
• Facilitate portfolio review meetings and support strategic planning cycles.
• Partner with Finance, HR, and IT to ensure accurate forecasting and resource planning.
• Drive continuous improvement in portfolio management processes, tools, and reporting.
• Support change management and communication efforts related to portfolio initiatives.
• Partner closely with the delivery manager to understand current projects, status and governance enhancements.