Project Portfolio Manager Cover Letter

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the project portfolio manager position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for lean mentorship within the procurement department (Kaizen, 5S, TPM, Set-up reduction, Standard Work, Visual Management, SQDC boards, MDI, etc.).

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Extensive experience in managing IT projects and business relationships and full understanding of the demand specification, solution strategy, IT architecture management and portfolio management processes and tasks
• Experience in managing virtual / cross-functional global teams
• Proficient knowledge of program and project management frameworks like PMI and PRINCE proven experience in IT project portfolio management
• Strong communications, influencing and negotiations skills with a track record of relationship build- ing and liaison with business functions
• Proven record of managing of complicated initiatives, programs and projects with substantial scope in new and existing retail banking network
• Executive presentation development and delivery
• Demonstrated experience in managing outsourced service providers
• Proven record of managing technically complicated programs and projects with substantial scope in new and existing building's mechanical systems, electrical distribution, life safety and fire protection, waterproofing and roofing, while maintaining the safety, accessibility and environmental compliance

I am excited to be applying for the position of project portfolio manager. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for work direction, resource management and staffing prioritization for 10-16 Program and Project Managers related to specific project goals, project management competencies and appropriate process adherence.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Knowledge of general restaurant/retail operations
• Change management program leadership experience
• Experience with PMI project management preferred
• Professional Engineer (Nevada) designation preferred
• BA/BS in engineering, business, MIS, or computer science or related areas
• Strategic thinking/problem solving
• Negotiation, facilitation, stakeholder management
• Cost/quality/schedule controls

In response to your job posting for project portfolio manager, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In the previous role, I was responsible for leadership for education and experiences of teams on appropriate process improvement and problem solving tools and methodologies such as value stream mapping, kaizen events, SMED, Poka-yoke and cellular manufacturing.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Facilitates and leads virtual project management community, drives best practices, and consistent tool set and prices amongst project managers and
• Owns global and regional scoping process efforts to move business requests through the IT process to estimate project efforts
• Previous international experience / collaboration preferred
• Preferred PMO experience including dashboard reporting and understanding of various Systems Development Life Cycles (SDLC)
• Effectively explains complex ideas and sensitive topics in a practical way
• Fast learner who takes a holistic view when problem solving
• Demonstrated leadership qualities, with interpersonal and communication skills suited to a dynamic environment
• Consult with business partners to understand complex problems and focus on bringing issues to resolution, influencing and escalating as necessary to meet timelines

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the project portfolio manager position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for project management and technical expertise to the Manufacturing Team and the greater IS efforts that involve manufacturing systems.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Communicate and execute strategic plans for PRD, in alignment with PRD goals and R&D strategy, based upon contemporary knowledge of project resources and status
• Project Management skills with waterfall and agile SDLC experience
• MS Access, SharePoint and Excel experience in driving solutions
• Data Processing and Data Management (Entity Relationships & Data Flow) is essential
• Application Portfolio Management Experience
• Resource Management and Modeling tools experience
• Collaborate with CST Extended PMO Leads, TC/Global Technology and CST Senior Leadership in opportunity definitions and solutions
• Collaboratively define and implement new processes as expressed by Extended PMO Leads or Senior Management -- such as Demand and Change Management, Workforce Optimization and modeling

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the project portfolio manager position.

Previously, I was responsible for support for company improvement objectives, such as Toyota Production System (TPS) / lean manufacturing activities, inventory costing and management, cycle count accuracy, cost management, quality improvement, etc.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Networking and facilitation skills
• Able to propose solutions in critical situations
• Excellent planning and organisation techniques, combined with interpersonal and facilitation skills
• Familiarity in dealing directly with technical functions including architecture, software development, test, release management, database, network, platform and IT operations
• An understanding and experience of a variety of test approaches, both functional and non-functional
• Knowledge of and experience with complex projects
• Knowledge of Planning & Control
• Knowledge and experience in managing teams