Senior Specialist, Digital Portfolio Program Management

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Digital Program Portfolio Management Senior Specialist collaborating on digital strategy and initiatives. Working with the Global Sourcing Management Group and Global Workplace & Enterprise Services.

Posted 6/23/2026full-timeNew Jersey, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $106,200 - $167,200 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborate with the DS&I Digital Capability Portfolio Program Management (PPM) Lead to continuously develop a DS&I-specific strategy aligned with enterprise objectives, driving informed portfolio decisions that enhance digital capabilities and support the overall strategic vision of the organization.
Support the creation of business cases for potential new technologies across GSMG & GWES, in order to capture scope and key value drivers for project prioritization.
Work closely with IT and GSMG & GWES key stakeholders to ensure alignment of digital priorities.
Build marketing and communication content for product releases, working closely with the GSMG & GWES Communication team and the Project team, to raise awareness of upcoming tools to the organization.
Maintain comprehensive communication plan based on the digital roadmap, including technology releases outside GSMG & GWES (i.e., IT, GBS).
Develop and maintain strong relationships with leadership and stakeholders to achieve key objectives and deliverables.
Review and update key project details (value drivers, milestones, start & end dates, risks, actions) across all documents and systems to ensure consistency and data accuracy.
Continuously analyze the DS&I digital portfolio backlog and support identifying related opportunities.
Define and monitor value realization measures for initiatives.
Complete ad-hoc projects as required to support the overall portfolio and identify continuous improvement opportunities to optimize portfolio processes.
Establish and enforce the use of standardized tools across DS&I, GSMG, & GWES.
Support development of programs to raise digital acumen across GSMG & GWES.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or related field.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in Business Administration, IT Management, Real Estate/Facilities Management, Procurement, or Supply Chain, with a focus on program and portfolio management, digital transformation, and digital strategy.
Strong management and communication skills that emphasize collaboration cross-functionally and the ability to align stakeholders on complex decisions.
Ability to create videos and content to share with the organization around new technologies and tools on the Digital Roadmap.
Solid communication and presentation skills for a wide range of audiences, from entry-level associates to C-level leaders.
Ability to translate business needs into structured quantifiable value frameworks in an end-to-end business case; ability to track, measure and report realized vs. projected benefits over time of implemented projects.
Ability to analyze issues from perspectives (safety, compliance, maintenance, automation, equipment, process, and people) to frame and understand them effectively.
Knowledge of the digital space in the procurement and/or facilities area, including technology trends, industry standards, new products, and solution development techniques.
Self-motivated and value-oriented with a mindset of continuous learning.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
retirement benefits, including 401(k)
paid holidays
vacation
compassionate and sick days

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Hard Skills & Tools

program managementportfolio managementdigital transformationdigital strategybusiness case developmentvalue realization measurescontent creationdata accuracystakeholder alignmentquantifiable value frameworks

Soft Skills

collaborationcommunicationpresentation skillsrelationship buildingself-motivatedvalue-orientedcontinuous learninganalytical thinkingcross-functional teamworkproblem-solving