Lead Portfolio Management Specialist
Important Application Submission InformationIn order to ensure your application is successfully received before the job posting expires, please submit your application by 11:59 PM on Tuesday, May 12, 2026More than a career - a chance to make a difference in people's lives.Build an exciting, rewarding career with us – help us make a difference for millions of people every day. Consider joining the Duke Energy team, where you'll find a friendly work environment, opportunities for growth and development, recognition for your work, and competitive pay and benefits.Position SummaryThe Lead Portfolio Management Specialist will work closely with leadership, key stakeholders as well as front line employees to develop Strategic Program Roadmap, capture and evaluate opportunities, prioritize initiatives, and serve as the business owner through implementation. This individual will ensure alignment across the organization to ensure successful development and implementation of technology needs.ResponsibilitiesConsult frequently with Program Owner to ensure, and/or take action to ensure roadmaps, plans and budgets are aligned toward achieving the program's strategic objectives.Consult with the Business Owners and other internal parties in development of the strategic program roadmap. Provide subject matter expertise in the identification and development of program planning, scope, schedules, budgets, and risks. Work with other Portfolio Leads to consolidate the collection of plans into the overall roadmap at the enterprise and organizational levels.Monitor and maintain the Strategic Program Roadmap of potential solutions.Align the Strategic Program Roadmap of potential projects to the overall Duke and business unit plan. Work with Business Owners to address data gaps. Be the integration point between the assigned business owner's organization(s) and the various work teams.Annually assess the Strategic Program Management Plan(s) for their assigned program(s) to ensure it contains up-to-date information on objectives, requirements, scope, benefits, goals and milestones, and annual costs/risks at the program level that align with the Enterprise. Escalate and update if significant gaps are identified.Basic/Required QualificationsBachelors degree AND eight (8) years minimum required related experienceIn lieu of degree and experience listed above, High School/GED AND 12 years minimum required related experiencePreferred QualificationsMasters degree in Project Management or Business AdministrationPMP, CMII, AACE, Contractors LicenseAdditional Preferred QualificationsExpertise to Strong Expertise in Portfolio Management, Leadership, Oversight, Decision Making, Critical Thinking, and Problem Solving; Portfolio related work experiencePMI (PMP) / CMII / AACE / Utility Technical Certifications / Contractors LicenseUtility Experience; Portfolio & Program Management knowledge; Strong Expertise in Strategic Portfolio Planning & DeliveryExperience with technology planning, system enhancementsWorking ConditionsHybrid Mobility Classification – Work will be performed from both remote and onsite locations after the onboarding period. However, hybrid employees should live within a reasonable daily commute to a Duke Energy facility3 days in office; flexibleTravel Requirements5-15%Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)NoRepresented/Union PositionNoVisa Sponsored PositionNoPlease note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.PrivacyDo Not Sell My Personal Information (CA)Terms of UseAccessibility