Kansas Action for Children, Inc
AI and Data Portfolio Lead
Kansas Action for Children, Inc, Topeka, Kansas, United States,
At Cushman & Wakefield of Illinois, Inc. in Topeka, Kansas, United States.Job Description
Job Title:
AI and Data Portfolio LeadJob Description Summary:
The AI and Data Portfolio Lead is part of the global TDS PMO organization and reports into the Head of the Technology PMO. The AI and Data Portfolio Lead will be responsible for overseeing the development and delivery of AI and data solutions across our organization. You will work closely with other senior leaders to define the vision, strategy, governance, and roadmap for AI and data initiatives. This role is also responsible for managing and mentoring a team of project professionals to deliver the technology programs and projects. This is a player-coach role, and therefore the Portfolio Lead may also manage specific major projects as assigned.Candidate Background
The ideal candidate will have experience in setting up and leading a data-driven organization or transforming an existing organization into a data-driven one. A critical success factor for this role is the ability to strategically align data and AI projects with Cushman & Wakefield's long-term goals. This includes a keen understanding of emerging technologies and market trends, the capacity to prioritize initiatives based on value generation and risk assessment, and the skill to foster collaboration among cross-functional teams to drive innovation and efficiency. Effective communication and stakeholder management are also essential to ensure that the portfolio advances the organization's objectives and delivers tangible benefits.Responsibilities:
Portfolio governance and management: Ensure that all projects follow the appropriate governance, methodologies, processes, and standards. Plan, schedule, and manage the resources and dependencies for the portfolio.Reporting and analytics: Provide regular reports on the portfolio, program, and project status, resource demand, and financials using the standards set by the C&W enterprise PMO.Collaboration and partnership: Collaborate with change management, communications, and cross-functional teams to implement solutions. Partner with key stakeholders and leaders across the business and within TDS to deliver strategic outcomes.Risk and issue management: Ensure that operational risks and issues are considered and reported during the design, development, and implementation of projects. Identify and mitigate common or significant risks impacting the portfolio.Quality Management: Ensure the quality, reliability, and scalability of AI and data solutions, as well as compliance with data privacy, security, and ethical standards.Mentoring and coaching: Mentor more junior members of the team, providing guidance and direction to ensure the team's success.Governance and decision making: Set up and participate in governance boards, steering committees, and roadmap discussions to guide decision making on project sequencing, dependencies, and conflicts.Develop best practices to accelerate AI and Data solution development.Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Job Title:
AI and Data Portfolio LeadJob Description Summary:
The AI and Data Portfolio Lead is part of the global TDS PMO organization and reports into the Head of the Technology PMO. The AI and Data Portfolio Lead will be responsible for overseeing the development and delivery of AI and data solutions across our organization. You will work closely with other senior leaders to define the vision, strategy, governance, and roadmap for AI and data initiatives. This role is also responsible for managing and mentoring a team of project professionals to deliver the technology programs and projects. This is a player-coach role, and therefore the Portfolio Lead may also manage specific major projects as assigned.Candidate Background
The ideal candidate will have experience in setting up and leading a data-driven organization or transforming an existing organization into a data-driven one. A critical success factor for this role is the ability to strategically align data and AI projects with Cushman & Wakefield's long-term goals. This includes a keen understanding of emerging technologies and market trends, the capacity to prioritize initiatives based on value generation and risk assessment, and the skill to foster collaboration among cross-functional teams to drive innovation and efficiency. Effective communication and stakeholder management are also essential to ensure that the portfolio advances the organization's objectives and delivers tangible benefits.Responsibilities:
Portfolio governance and management: Ensure that all projects follow the appropriate governance, methodologies, processes, and standards. Plan, schedule, and manage the resources and dependencies for the portfolio.Reporting and analytics: Provide regular reports on the portfolio, program, and project status, resource demand, and financials using the standards set by the C&W enterprise PMO.Collaboration and partnership: Collaborate with change management, communications, and cross-functional teams to implement solutions. Partner with key stakeholders and leaders across the business and within TDS to deliver strategic outcomes.Risk and issue management: Ensure that operational risks and issues are considered and reported during the design, development, and implementation of projects. Identify and mitigate common or significant risks impacting the portfolio.Quality Management: Ensure the quality, reliability, and scalability of AI and data solutions, as well as compliance with data privacy, security, and ethical standards.Mentoring and coaching: Mentor more junior members of the team, providing guidance and direction to ensure the team's success.Governance and decision making: Set up and participate in governance boards, steering committees, and roadmap discussions to guide decision making on project sequencing, dependencies, and conflicts.Develop best practices to accelerate AI and Data solution development.Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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