The portfolio manager is typically a senior manager, responsible for establishing, monitoring and managing assigned portfolios. He has well developed leadership and management skills and interacts with executives, management and other stakeholders.

From an organizational project management view the Portfolio Manager operates a a strategic level, executing strategic initiatives with a long time horizon. Cadence effectively supports portfolio managers by training courses in Portfolio Management, Executive Briefings in Program- and Portfolio Management, Program Management or coaching and consulting.

Role

Advice about project prioritization within the portfolio
Assessing and reporting of portfolio performance
Measuring and reporting value
Relating strategic goals with portfolio components
Interacting with all levels of decision-makers and stakeholders
Has knowledge of portfolio standards and techniques