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Project Portfolio Manager

Salem, OR · On-site

$6.85K - $10.34K/mo

Project Portfolio Manager Information Systems Specialist 7 - Project Portfolio Manager Oregon ... Provide quality control over project management deliverables such as the charter, scope, risk and ...

LEGAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT PARTNERS LLC

PR · On-site

This individual will play a key leadership role in portfolio oversight, risk management, resource coordination, and successful project delivery across multiple initiatives. Main Responsibilities:

LEGAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT PARTNERS LLC

PR · On-site

This individual will play a key leadership role in portfolio oversight, risk management, resource coordination, and successful project delivery across multiple initiatives. Main Responsibilities:

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How much do project portfolio management jobs pay per year?

As of May 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for project portfolio management in the United States is $72,482.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $54,000.00 and $84,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in Project Portfolio Management, and why are they important?

To thrive in Project Portfolio Management, you need expertise in project management methodologies, strategic planning, and financial analysis, often supported by a relevant degree and certifications like PMP or PgMP. Familiarity with portfolio management tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, or Oracle Primavera is typically required. Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and decision-making skills are crucial for aligning projects with organizational goals and ensuring effective communication. These skills enable the successful oversight, prioritization, and execution of multiple projects to maximize business value and resource efficiency.

How does a Project Portfolio Management (PPM) professional collaborate with stakeholders to prioritize projects and allocate resources effectively?

A PPM professional regularly works with stakeholders across different departments to gather input on project priorities, business goals, and resource constraints. This collaboration often involves facilitating portfolio review meetings, analyzing project proposals, and using structured frameworks to evaluate alignment with strategic objectives. By maintaining clear communication channels and leveraging project management tools, PPM professionals help ensure that resources are allocated to the most valuable initiatives while balancing risk and capacity. Effective stakeholder engagement is key to managing expectations and achieving organizational goals.

What is Project Portfolio Management?

Project Portfolio Management (PPM) is the centralized management of an organization’s projects, programs, and initiatives to achieve strategic objectives. It involves evaluating, prioritizing, and selecting projects based on their alignment with business goals and available resources. PPM helps organizations maximize the value of their project investments by ensuring that the right projects are executed at the right time. This process also includes monitoring progress, balancing resources, and adapting to changing business needs.

What is the difference between Project Portfolio Management vs Project Manager?

AspectProject Portfolio ManagementProject Manager
Primary FocusOverseeing multiple projects to align with strategic goalsManaging individual projects from initiation to completion
CertificationsPMP, PgMP, PMI-SPPMP, CAPM
Work EnvironmentStrategic planning, portfolio analysis, executive collaborationProject planning, team coordination, task execution
Industry UsageOrganizations managing multiple projects or programsProject teams across various industries

While Project Portfolio Management focuses on selecting and managing a collection of projects to meet strategic objectives, Project Managers handle the execution and delivery of individual projects. Both roles require PMI certifications and are essential in organizations that handle multiple projects, but their scope and responsibilities differ significantly.

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Infographic showing various Project Portfolio Management job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 31% Full Time, 59% Part Time, 3% Temporary, 5% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 69% Physical, 9% Hybrid, and 22% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $72,482 per year, or $34.8 per hour.
Project Portfolio Management Senior Consultant

Project Portfolio Management Senior Consultant

Integrated Project Management Company

Chicago, IL • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Medical, PTO

Posted 12 days ago

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Description
For more than three decades, premier organizations have trusted IPM to lead the successful execution of their strategic portfolios and critically important initiatives. Headquartered in Chicago with offices in Boston, Parsippany, Minneapolis, St. Louis, Los Angeles, and San Francisco, IPM has led more than 5,000 projects for over 500 clients. Our clients range from Fortune 100 companies to start-ups.
We are a certified "Great Place to Work" company and have been named to the Great Place to Work list of "Best Workplaces in Consulting and Professional Services".
Our Consultants are our full-time employees and the competitive advantage that sets us apart from the rest.
IPM partners with clients across multiple industry sectors, including pharmaceuticals, medical technology, biotechnology, consumer products, industrial products, and healthcare, which often includes mid-sized to large organizations.
As part of IPM's national Project Portfolio Management (PPM) practice, we lead the assessment and enhance of existing PMO's, establishing new PMOs, developing portfolio frameworks, and establishing resource planning models. PMOs could include variations such as EPMO, TMO, SRO, VMO, etc. These frameworks often include processes, governance, tools, capabilities, and leadership.
JOB DESCRIPTION
As a Senior Consultant, you will partner with client leadership and delivery teams to assess the current state of project and portfolio management, develop actionable recommendations and roadmaps, and support the implementation of business-focused solutions. This role is centered on enterprise-level PMO leadership, with a strong emphasis on new product development, strategic initiatives, and business execution across the organization.
Please note: This role does not manage IT systems implementations or infrastructure projects, nor does it involve application development, cybersecurity, or technology operations.
At each new engagement you will leverage the continual exposure and experiences from working within a variety of clients.
Your primary goals and focus will be to:
  • Assess current PMO and portfolio frameworks
  • Identify the root cause of issues and inefficiencies
  • Develop future-statue recommendations and a roadmap for improvement
  • Design and develop solutions, including processes, governance, and tools
  • Leverage current industry best-practice methodologies and tools
  • Manage and mentor teams of project managers
  • Integrate AI into PMO and portfolio functions
  • Support business development discussions and documentation

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
The successful candidate for this position should have the following skills and experience:
  • A Bachelor's degree in a science or engineering discipline, or relatable field to our industries. Advanced degrees in business is a plus.
  • At least 15 years of related experience growing into roles of greater responsibility, with 10 years leading projects or programs, and
  • At least 8 years of experience leading PMOs and/or managing project portfolios
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
  • Advance portfolio or program management certifications a plus
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • High level of attention to details
  • Exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills to effectively communicate, including presentation skills
  • Strong consulting skills with ability to assess and advise on PMOs and developing portfolio management
  • Knowledge of maturity frameworks and ability to work at different maturity levels, depending on client engagements
  • Experience managing and/or mentoring project managers
  • Ability to leverage best-practice tools, such as Smartsheet, Planisware, Planview, etc. to enhance PMO and portfolio reporting.
  • Demonstrated ability to adapt to new situations

WHY IPM
  • Engaging culture: IPM has a caring, nurturing culture with a transparent communication approach and culture-building and team-building events, both regional and company-wide.
  • Inclusion: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion have always been a part of our culture; we are a company that treats everyone with respect and dignity. Everyone has a voice and is heard.
  • Professional development: We ensure you reach your professional aspirations by providing you with training and development opportunities. We'll create the bandwidth you need to further your career at IPM. You are IPM's future - we only promote from within.
  • Diverse projects: We lead a wide variety of projects and provide significant exposure to many clients and project types.
  • Collaborative work environment: We have a well-structured system to provide support from managers, internal teams, and our Centers of Excellence (CoE). Our CoEs serve as a resource for specific service and industry knowledge, tools and best practices.
  • Comprehensive compensation and benefits program: including 100% employer-paid health for employees and 85% paid health for dependents; 401(k)matching, performance bonus, relocation assistance, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation, holiday, personal and sick time, among many others; salary range is $125,000 - $150,000 dependent on experience.
  • Philanthropy: We are devoted to the communities we serve and actively promote employee involvement in community improvement projects. We've created "Project Mercy" to channel our philanthropic efforts every quarter.

Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, and market / business considerations.
IPM is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.
IPM's hybrid work environment requires a minimum of three days in the office. The specific days are flexible and may vary depending on project schedules and meetings. On-site locations may also vary. In addition, we follow our clients' guidance on on-site requirements, so the minimum number of days in the office may increase depending on the client and project assignment.

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