Portfolio Lead
The Select Group, Nashville, TN, United States
Position Overview
Pillar Leads will serve as senior program managers reporting to the PMO Director, responsible for day‑to‑day execution coordination and leadership across assigned Immediate Action pillars at a top utility company in Nashville, TN. Pillar Leads function as the primary operational interface between the PMO and pillar leadership teams. They will manage day‑to‑day initiative coordination, working group leadership, issue identification and escalation, and execution oversight. This is a hands‑on role requiring daily engagement with pillar teams, steering committee visibility, and collaborative problem‑solving under compressed timelines.
Core Responsibilities
Coordinate day‑to‑day execution across two assigned Immediate Action pillars, serving as primary interface between PMO and pillar leadership teams
Participate in portfolio baseline assessment (Days 1‑21) to identify all initiatives within assigned pillars, document scope, complexity, interdependencies, and resource requirements
Lead daily coordination with pillar leads and project teams on critical issues, dependencies, blockers and status updates; elevate risks and conflicts to PMO Director
Facilitate weekly working sessions with pillar teams to review initiative status, clarify priorities, surface emerging issues and ensure alignment to critical path
Identify and elevate cross‑pillar dependencies and potential sequencing conflicts; work with other Pillar Leads to coordinate interdependent initiatives
Manage initiative‑level schedules and milestones; identify schedule variances, critical path risks and acceleration opportunities
Track capital and operating spend by initiative within assigned pillars; provide input to cost engineers on budget forecasting and variance analysis
Maintain Smartsheet portfolio tracking system with current initiative status, milestones, risks, issues and dependencies for assigned pillars
Participate in PMO risk and issue management; identify pillar‑level risks and issues, provide daily updates to risk log, and elevate top risks to steering committee
Work with PMO Director to identify execution acceleration opportunities, parallel workstreams and quick wins within assigned pillars
Prepare pillar‑level status summaries and dashboards for weekly steering committee briefings; present status, risks, escalations and resource needs
Coordinate with Project Managers, Cost Engineers and Schedulers assigned to pillars (deployed day 22+); provide direction and escalation support
Attend daily PMO leadership meetings, weekly steering committee briefings and monthly portfolio reviews
Required Experience & Qualifications
10+ years of program and project management experience in complex operational environments (utilities, energy, infrastructure or similar)
5+ years of experience coordinating multi‑initiative portfolios or programs with multiple workstreams and stakeholders
Demonstrated experience managing $250M+ capital or operational programs with complex stakeholder coordination and regulatory requirements
Strong knowledge of project controls, schedule management, critical path analysis and variance identification
Experience working in fast‑paced, dynamic environments with ability to manage multiple competing priorities and compressed timelines
Experience with portfolio management tools (Smartsheet, MS Project, Maximo or similar) and enterprise reporting systems
Experience with emergency, post‑event or crisis recovery program management preferred
Understanding of utility industry operations, capital project delivery and infrastructure asset management preferred
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred; additional certifications in program management or portfolio management a plus
Key Competencies
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills across multiple organizational levels
Ability to work effectively with executive sponsors, steering committees and working‑level project teams
Detail‑oriented with strong organizational and coordination skills
Problem‑solving and issue resolution orientation
Ability to work collaboratively with peer Pillar Lead on cross‑pillar initiatives and shared dependencies
Strong analytical and reporting capabilities
Adaptability and flexibility in rapidly changing operational environments
Initiative ownership and accountability for assigned pillar performance
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and portfolio management systems
PillarLead#1 will coordinate:
Emergency Management & Operational Preparedness – Initiatives addressing emergency response protocols, operational continuity and preparedness for future events
Customer Communications & Experience – Initiatives supporting customer communication strategy, service restoration updates and customer experience improvement
PillarLead#2 will coordinate:
System Resilience & Infrastructure Investment – Initiatives for system hardening, grid resilience improvements and capital investment programs
Organizational Effectiveness & Governance – Initiatives addressing organizational structure, governance frameworks and internal processes
TSG is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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Core Responsibilities
Coordinate day‑to‑day execution across two assigned Immediate Action pillars, serving as primary interface between PMO and pillar leadership teams
Participate in portfolio baseline assessment (Days 1‑21) to identify all initiatives within assigned pillars, document scope, complexity, interdependencies, and resource requirements
Lead daily coordination with pillar leads and project teams on critical issues, dependencies, blockers and status updates; elevate risks and conflicts to PMO Director
Facilitate weekly working sessions with pillar teams to review initiative status, clarify priorities, surface emerging issues and ensure alignment to critical path
Identify and elevate cross‑pillar dependencies and potential sequencing conflicts; work with other Pillar Leads to coordinate interdependent initiatives
Manage initiative‑level schedules and milestones; identify schedule variances, critical path risks and acceleration opportunities
Track capital and operating spend by initiative within assigned pillars; provide input to cost engineers on budget forecasting and variance analysis
Maintain Smartsheet portfolio tracking system with current initiative status, milestones, risks, issues and dependencies for assigned pillars
Participate in PMO risk and issue management; identify pillar‑level risks and issues, provide daily updates to risk log, and elevate top risks to steering committee
Work with PMO Director to identify execution acceleration opportunities, parallel workstreams and quick wins within assigned pillars
Prepare pillar‑level status summaries and dashboards for weekly steering committee briefings; present status, risks, escalations and resource needs
Coordinate with Project Managers, Cost Engineers and Schedulers assigned to pillars (deployed day 22+); provide direction and escalation support
Attend daily PMO leadership meetings, weekly steering committee briefings and monthly portfolio reviews
Required Experience & Qualifications
10+ years of program and project management experience in complex operational environments (utilities, energy, infrastructure or similar)
5+ years of experience coordinating multi‑initiative portfolios or programs with multiple workstreams and stakeholders
Demonstrated experience managing $250M+ capital or operational programs with complex stakeholder coordination and regulatory requirements
Strong knowledge of project controls, schedule management, critical path analysis and variance identification
Experience working in fast‑paced, dynamic environments with ability to manage multiple competing priorities and compressed timelines
Experience with portfolio management tools (Smartsheet, MS Project, Maximo or similar) and enterprise reporting systems
Experience with emergency, post‑event or crisis recovery program management preferred
Understanding of utility industry operations, capital project delivery and infrastructure asset management preferred
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred; additional certifications in program management or portfolio management a plus
Key Competencies
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills across multiple organizational levels
Ability to work effectively with executive sponsors, steering committees and working‑level project teams
Detail‑oriented with strong organizational and coordination skills
Problem‑solving and issue resolution orientation
Ability to work collaboratively with peer Pillar Lead on cross‑pillar initiatives and shared dependencies
Strong analytical and reporting capabilities
Adaptability and flexibility in rapidly changing operational environments
Initiative ownership and accountability for assigned pillar performance
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and portfolio management systems
PillarLead#1 will coordinate:
Emergency Management & Operational Preparedness – Initiatives addressing emergency response protocols, operational continuity and preparedness for future events
Customer Communications & Experience – Initiatives supporting customer communication strategy, service restoration updates and customer experience improvement
PillarLead#2 will coordinate:
System Resilience & Infrastructure Investment – Initiatives for system hardening, grid resilience improvements and capital investment programs
Organizational Effectiveness & Governance – Initiatives addressing organizational structure, governance frameworks and internal processes
TSG is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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