Portfolio Management Supervisor

Position Description

Tacoma Power's Power Shared Services department is seeking a talented Portfolio Management Supervisor to join our Team!

This position is the subject-matter expert for Tacoma Power's Project Portfolio Management System (PPMS), statistical models, and data processes. Computer programming and statistical methodologies are used for data management and to develop predictive models used for decision-making and management of the project portfolio.

Responsibilities:

• Strategic Planning: Establish vision and goals for managing the Power Project Portfolio and implementation of the Project Portfolio Management System (PPMS); analyze strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats; determine next steps; implement the plan; monitor and control progress of the plan.
• Supervise, Coach and Mentor: Set expectations, direct work, and provide guidance to the Project Portfolio Analyst.
• Acquire, Evaluate, Extract and Process Data: Define and develop the data structures for managing Tacoma Power's project portfolio, use coding language to validate and transform project portfolio data, and build data pipelines to make project portfolio backend data easily accessible for users.
• Models, Dashboards, Metrics and Reports: Create and establish statistical forecasting models, monitoring dashboards, key performance indicators and project portfolio management reports for Tacoma Power leadership. Utilize industry standards, best practices, organization needs, and institutional knowledge as guides.
• Prepare Presentations for Various Audiences: Build complex reports and develop presentations for frontline staff, steering committees, leadership teams to convey analytical outputs and recommendations.

Qualifications

Minimum Education*
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics or directly related field.

Minimum Experience*
2 years of experience in statistical analysis, forecasting, or financial/operational modeling.

*Equivalency: 1 year of directly related work experience = 1 year of relevant higher education

Knowledge & Skills

Required Skills:
Understanding of basic SmartSheet functionality
Desired Skills:
Advanced SmartSheet functionality (including not limited to: Control Center, Dynamic View, Data Mesh, Pivot etc.)

Selection Process & Supplemental Information

This recruitment is being managed by Kye Merritt. If you would like to be notified of similar opportunities or stay connected with things going on at Tacoma Public Utilities and the City of Tacoma, connect with her on LinkedIn.

City of Tacoma Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Tacoma's diversity is its greatest asset. Tacoma embraces its multi-cultural and multi-ethnic character. Communities of color and immigrant communities are fundamental to Tacoma's entrepreneurial spirit, workforce, and long-term success. In Tacoma, equity and empowerment are top priorities, meaning that all Tacoma residents must have equitable opportunities to reach their full potential and share in the benefits of community progress. One of our goals is for the City of Tacoma workforce to reflect the community it serves. We actively work to eliminate racial and other disparities and welcome candidates with diverse backgrounds and/or multicultural skill sets and experiences. Our goal is for Tacoma to be an inclusive and equitable place to live, work, and play.

The City of Tacoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in its workplace. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, and local laws.

Tacoma Power
Tacoma Power is an almost 100% hydroelectric, municipally-owned public power utility, located in Tacoma. We serve approximately 170,000 customers as one of the three operating divisions of Tacoma Public Utilities, alongside Tacoma Water and Tacoma Rail. As one of the most livable, walkable cities in the country, you'll find that Tacoma is a great fit for all interests with places to bike, run, hike, and explore, the perks of a big city, and the charm of a small town.

Apply

Interested individuals should apply online and attach a detailed resume and cover letter that includes job experience, major responsibilities and accomplishments related to this position.

Reference checks will be conducted on final candidates and appointment is subject to passing a background check.

Communication from the City of Tacoma:
We primarily communicate via e-mail during the application process. E-mails from cityoftacoma.org and/or governmentjobs.com must be placed on your safe domain list to ensure that you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk e-mail folders.

If you have any additional questions regarding this position, please contact the Human Resources office at (253) 591-5400 before 5pm on the closing date.

The City of Tacoma provides excellent medical, dental and vision plans for the whole family; paid holidays and paid leave; participation in the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System (alternate plan for Police/Fire); continuing education and advancement opportunities and a growing variety of City-sponsored health and wellness opportunities and incentives.

Medical Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age26 or younger.

Dental Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age26 or younger.

Vision Coverage: For eligible employees and their eligible dependents.

Paid Leave: City employees are entitled to received paid holidays, sick/vacation leave or personal time off (PTO), depending upon union affiliation and appointment type.

Insurance Plans: Employees are covered by a long-term disability plan. Short-term and expanded long-term disability insurance plans are also available to employees. The State Industrial Insurance Act also covers employees.

Deferred Compensation: Income can be set aside on a pretax basis and invested for supplementation of normal retirement income.

Retirement: All employees of the City, except members of the Police and Fire services, Tacoma Rail and certain project employees, are included in the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System. Information on the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System can be found at www.cityoftacoma.org or by calling (253) 502-8200.

Other Employment Information

Direct Deposit: Employees are paid on a bi-weekly schedule by direct deposit.

Salary Increases: Based on satisfactory job performance, the City provides for a regular progression of salary increases for most classifications according to the salary schedule.

Union Affiliation: Many job classifications are covered by union security provisions which require union membership, dues, or payment of equivalent service fees.

Note: The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained herein may be modified and/or revoked without notice.

Closing Date/Time: 3/20/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

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