{"id":31650,"date":"2023-08-18T11:16:00","date_gmt":"2023-08-18T16:16:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.projectmanager.com\/?p=31650"},"modified":"2026-06-12T15:42:18","modified_gmt":"2026-06-12T20:42:18","slug":"what-do-portfolio-managers-do","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.projectmanager.com\/training\/what-do-portfolio-managers-do","title":{"rendered":"Project Portfolio Manager Job Description"},"content":{"rendered":"

While there are similarities between a project manager and a project portfolio manager, they’re different positions with different responsibilities. Let\u2019s take a look at what a project portfolio manager is, what skills and education the position requires and end with a sample job description to help you fill that position.<\/p>\n

What Is a Project Portfolio Manager?<\/h2>\n

A project portfolio manager is a professional who develops and implements portfolio management processes. A portfolio is a bunch of projects and the project portfolio manager has to allocate resources across all the projects in the portfolio efficiently and deliver on the strategic agenda of the organization that has governance over the portfolio.<\/p>\n

This requires project management software. ProjectManager<\/a> is award-winning project portfolio management software that helps project portfolio managers plan, manage and track their projects in real time. Our software gives them features such as resource management and portfolio dashboards that give project portfolio managers a real-time window into workload, cost, time and more metrics to help them steer the portfolio towards its strategic goals.<\/p>\n

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Project Portfolio Manager Skills<\/h2>\n

Project portfolio managers need both hard skills and soft skills<\/a> to do all that their job requires. Communication skills are paramount, whether it\u2019s directing teams or reporting to stakeholders. They need analytical skills to collect and understand the data gathered from the portfolio. They should be decisive, work independently and understand project portfolio management methodologies and processes.<\/p>\n

Project Portfolio Manager Education<\/h2>\n

Project portfolio managers are expected to have at least a four-year degree in business administration or a related field. They should know how to use computer information systems and have educational experience in project management<\/a>. A graduate degree is often required.<\/p>\n

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Project Portfolio Manager Job Description<\/h2>\n

For a more in-depth look at what makes an ideal project portfolio manager, below you\u2019ll find a sample project portfolio manager job description. Employees can cut and paste it onto job boards, editing it as needed to better fit the type of project portfolio manager they\u2019re looking for.<\/p>\n

Summary<\/h3>\n

Looking for a project portfolio manager who has strong communication and leadership skills to manage a portfolio of projects and deliver the goals and objectives of our organization. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, independent but also a team player. They will need to allocate resources<\/a> across a wide range of projects to deliver all within their allotted schedule and budget while meeting quality standards.<\/p>\n

Duties & Responsibilities<\/h3>\n