Enterprise Portfolio Executive

<div class="content-intro"><p>9th Way Insignia is a service-disabled, veteran-owned small business bringing transformative technology to our government customers so they can achieve their missions.  Our specialties include cybersecurity, cloud modernization, software development, data analytics, enterprise architecture, enterprise IT, analytics, process automation, and artificial intelligence.  Learn more about 9th Way Insignia at <a href="https://9thwayinsignia.com/">https://9thwayinsignia.com/.</a></p> <p>Application password: Niner</p></div><p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Team (Organization) Introduction</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{" 335559739":0}"=""> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">The Operations and Delivery team supports customer delivery excellence while advancing enterprise modernization, cybersecurity, operational resilience, and governance maturity initiatives across the company.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Position Overview</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{" 335559739":0}"=""> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">9th Way Insignia is seeking an Enterprise Portfolio Executive to provide executive-level oversight of assigned customer delivery portfolios while helping drive enterprise operational modernization, cybersecurity readiness, governance alignment, and operational maturity across the organization. This role operates under the direction of the Vice President of Operations.</span><span data-ccp-props="{" 335559739":0}"=""> </span></p> <p><span data-ccp-props="{" 335559739":0}"=""> </span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Professional Level</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{" 335559739":0}"=""> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">This position aligns to a Level 6 – Portfolio Executive at 9th Way Insignia.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Responsibilities</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{" 335559739":0}"=""> </span></p> <ul> <li data-leveltext="•" data-font="Cambria" data-listid="11" data-list-defn-props="{" 335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"cambria","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridmultilevel"}"="" data-aria-posinset="0" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Provide operational leadership and oversight for assigned customer delivery projects and portfolios</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="•" data-font="Cambria" data-listid="11" data-list-defn-props="{" 335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"cambria","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridmultilevel"}"="" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Support customer delivery coordination, staffing alignment, escalation management, and delivery quality initiatives</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="•" data-font="Cambria" data-listid="11" data-list-defn-props="{" 335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"cambria","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridmultilevel"}"="" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Ensure successful execution of customer programs in alignment with contractual obligations and organizational priorities</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="•" data-font="Cambria" data-listid="11" data-list-defn-props="{" 335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"cambria","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridmultilevel"}"="" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Lead enterprise IT modernization initiatives and internal operational technology improvement efforts</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="•" data-font="Cambria" data-listid="11" data-list-defn-props="{" 335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"cambria","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridmultilevel"}"="" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Guide enterprise IT operations and maintenance activities</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="•" data-font="Cambria" data-listid="11" data-list-defn-props="{" 335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"cambria","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridmultilevel"}"="" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Coordinate cybersecurity posture improvement initiatives and operational resilience activities</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="•" data-font="Cambria" data-listid="11" data-list-defn-props="{" 335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"cambria","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridmultilevel"}"="" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Support implementation and sustainment of ISO standards and governance frameworks</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="•" data-font="Cambria" data-listid="11" data-list-defn-props="{" 335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"cambria","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridmultilevel"}"="" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Partner with executive leadership, CTO organization, PMO, and operational leaders on enterprise operational maturity initiatives</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="•" data-font="Cambria" data-listid="11" data-list-defn-props="{" 335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"cambria","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridmultilevel"}"="" data-aria-posinset="8" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Support operational coordination across enterprise systems, compliance activities, and technology operations</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="•" data-font="Cambria" data-listid="11" data-list-defn-props="{" 335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"cambria","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridmultilevel"}"="" data-aria-posinset="9" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Drive initiatives intended to improve scalability, operational effectiveness, governance maturity, and organizational resilience</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="•" data-font="Cambria" data-listid="11" data-list-defn-props="{" 335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"cambria","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridmultilevel"}"="" data-aria-posinset="10" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">This position may perform other duties as assigned. The responsibilities listed above are representative and not intended to be all-inclusive</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Requirements</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{" 335559739":0}"=""> </span></p> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="14" data-list-defn-props="{" 335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridmultilevel"}"="" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Business, Engineering, or related field or experience in lieu of degree</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="•" data-font="Cambria" data-listid="13" data-list-defn-props="{" 335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"cambria","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridmultilevel"}"="" data-aria-posinset="0" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">10+ years of experience in enterprise operations, IT operations, program delivery, or related leadership roles</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="•" data-font="Cambria" data-listid="13" data-list-defn-props="{" 335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"cambria","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridmultilevel"}"="" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Strong understanding of enterprise IT operations, cybersecurity principles, and governance frameworks</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="•" data-font="Cambria" data-listid="13" data-list-defn-props="{" 335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"cambria","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridmultilevel"}"="" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Experience supporting customer delivery operations within a federal contracting environment</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="•" data-font="Cambria" data-listid="13" data-list-defn-props="{" 335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"cambria","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridmultilevel"}"="" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="•" data-font="Cambria" data-listid="13" data-list-defn-props="{" 335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"cambria","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridmultilevel"}"="" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Ability to operate effectively across both technical and operational domains</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Preferred / Desired</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{" 335559739":0}"=""> </span></p> <ul> <li data-leveltext="•" data-font="Cambria" data-listid="15" data-list-defn-props="{" 335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"cambria","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridmultilevel"}"="" data-aria-posinset="0" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Experience supporting ISO 27001, CMMC, C-SCRM, or similar governance/compliance initiatives</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="•" data-font="Cambria" data-listid="15" data-list-defn-props="{" 335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"cambria","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridmultilevel"}"="" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Experience leading enterprise modernization or operational maturity initiatives</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="•" data-font="Cambria" data-listid="15" data-list-defn-props="{" 335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"cambria","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridmultilevel"}"="" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto"> PMP, ITIL, CISSP, Security+, or equivalent certification</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="•" data-font="Cambria" data-listid="15" data-list-defn-props="{" 335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"cambria","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridmultilevel"}"="" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Experience within GovCon or federal customer environments</span></li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Location</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{" 335559739":0}"=""> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">This position is remote with periodic travel based upon mission and operational requirements. 9th Way Insignia reserves the right to adjust work location based upon mission requirements.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="title">Salary Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$135,664.20</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>$140,000 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p><em>9th Way Insignia’s range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.</em></p> <p><strong>Clearance/Background Investigation</strong><br>Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.</p> <p><strong>Benefits</strong><br>Eligible employees will have access to our comprehensive benefits package which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Voluntary Life Insurance, 401(k), Basic Life A&D, STD, LTD, PTO, Telehealth, paid holidays, FSA, HSA. Additional resources include our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Traveling Assistance.</p> <p><strong>Legal</strong><br>We’re an equal employment opportunity employer that empowers our people to fearlessly drive change – no matter their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.</p></div>

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