Portfolio Lead

Position OverviewPillar 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 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 ResponsibilitiesCoordinate day-to-day execution across two assigned Immediate Action pillars, serving as primary interface between PMO and pillar leadership teamsParticipate in portfolio baseline assessment (Days 1-21) to identify all initiatives within assigned pillars, document scope, complexity, interdependencies, and resource requirementsLead daily coordination with pillar leads and project teams on critical issues, dependencies, blockers, and status updates; escalate risks and conflicts to PMO DirectorFacilitate weekly working sessions with pillar teams to review initiative status, clarify priorities, surface emerging issues, and ensure alignment to critical pathIdentify and escalate cross-pillar dependencies and potential sequencing conflicts; work with other Pillar Lead to coordinate interdependent initiativesManage initiative-level schedules and milestones; identify schedule variances, critical path risks, and acceleration opportunitiesTrack capital and operating spend by initiative within assigned pillars; provide input to cost engineers on budget forecasting and variance analysisMaintain Smartsheet portfolio tracking system with current initiative status, milestones, risks, issues, and dependencies for assigned pillarsParticipate in PMO risk and issue management; identify pillar-level risks and issues, provide daily updates to risk log, escalate top risks to steering committeeWork with PMO Director to identify execution acceleration opportunities, parallel workstreams, and quick wins within assigned pillarsPrepare pillar-level status summaries and dashboards for weekly steering committee briefings; present status, risks, escalations, and resource needsCoordinate with Project Managers, Cost Engineers, and Schedulers assigned to pillars (deployed day 22+); provide direction and escalation supportAttend daily PMO leadership meetings, weekly steering committee briefings, and monthly portfolio reviewsRequired Experience & Qualifications10+ 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 stakeholdersDemonstrated experience managing $250M+ capital or operational programs with complex stakeholder coordination and regulatory requirementsStrong knowledge of project controls, schedule management, critical path analysis, and variance identificationExperience working in fast-paced, dynamic environments with ability to manage multiple competing priorities and compressed timelinesExperience with portfolio management tools (Smartsheet, MS Project, Maximo, or similar) and enterprise reporting systemsExperience with emergency, post-event, or crisis recovery program management preferredUnderstanding of utility industry operations, capital project delivery, and infrastructure asset management preferredProject Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred; additional certifications in program management or portfolio management a plusKey CompetenciesStrong communication and stakeholder management skills across multiple organizational levelsAbility to work effectively with executive sponsors, steering committees, and working-level project teamsDetail-oriented with strong organizational and coordination skillsProblem-solving and issue resolution orientationAbility to work collaboratively with peer Pillar Lead on cross-pillar initiatives and shared dependenciesStrong analytical and reporting capabilitiesAdaptability and flexibility in rapidly changing operational environmentsInitiative ownership and accountability for assigned pillar performanceProficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and portfolio management systemsPillar Lead #1 will coordinate:Emergency Management & Operational Preparedness - Initiatives addressing emergency response protocols, operational continuity, and preparedness for future eventsCustomer Communications & Experience - Initiatives supporting customer communication strategy, service restoration updates, and customer experience improvementPillar Lead #2 will coordinate:System Resilience & Infrastructure Investment - Initiatives for system hardening, grid resilience improvements, and capital investment programsOrganizational Effectiveness & Governance - Initiatives addressing organizational structure, governance frameworks, and internal processesTSG 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.74826