Principal Value Management Specialist - 90416818

Overview

This role focuses on establishing and implementing best practices for Portfolio Operations, Strategic Investment and Funding, and Governance within the Digital Technology organization. The Principal Value Management Specialist coaches Value Management Office (VMO) stakeholders and leadership across business and technology on LPM, and identifies how to apply LPM principles to solve real problems impacting delivery teams, business teams, and their processes.

As a principal-level individual contributor and subject matter expert, you will develop sophisticated methodologies, lead strategic value assessments, and influence decision-making processes to maximize organizational value.

Responsibilities

• Identify key portfolio-level business and engineering OKRs.
• Initiate and progress LPM practices in the Digital Technology portfolio using experience and proven practices.
• Support Sr Dir Lean Portfolio Management in strategic management of Value Management demand and roadmap.
• Partner with Portfolio Leadership on Portfolio Roadmap and EPIC OKR adoption, including a monthly value dashboard for value streams.
• Implement Portfolio KANBAN ideation to implementation for portfolio-level demand.
• Identify VMO team and train best practices across the DT portfolios.
• Act as a process expert influencing a lean LPM governance approach aligned with regulatory acceptance for an enterprise experience and business agility.
• Develop and refine enterprise-wide value management frameworks, tools, and processes.
• Conduct portfolio, project, and program analyses focused on maximizing ROI and value delivery.
• Provide strategic insights and recommendations to senior leadership, including value opportunities and trade-offs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent application of value management practices.
• Support complex business cases and investment decisions with credible financial and strategic analysis.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance value management maturity.
• Mentor and guide less experienced team members and stakeholders involved in value assessments.
• Stay current on industry best practices, emerging trends, and new methodologies in value management.
• Prepare executive-level reports, dashboards, and presentations.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or related field; advanced degrees or certifications preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in value management, financial analysis, or strategic consulting.
• Proven success leading complex value or investment analysis at an enterprise level.
• Strong proficiency with financial modeling, data visualization, and reporting tools.
• Excellent strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Outstanding communication skills with the ability to influence across all levels of the organization.
• SAFE 6.0 LPM Certified

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in Value Management, Project Management (PMP), or related fields.
• Experience with portfolio management tools.
• Industry-specific knowledge relevant to the organization’s sector.
• Contributions to industry forums, publications, or thought leadership.
• SAFE 6.0 Program Consultant
• EBAS Certified
• Agility Health Radar experience
• MBA preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Influence without authority
• Emotional Intelligence
• Executive Presence

Compensation & Benefits

Salary/Hourly Range: $124,600.00 – $161,352.00

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. Depending on an employee’s assigned worksite or location, a geo-pay differential may be applied to base salary. Additional incentive and pay programs may be offered, including a short-term incentive bonus based on factors such as individual and company performance, commensurate with the level of the position.

Benefits include:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401K with Employer Match
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Wellness Programs
• Railroad Retirement Benefits
• Paid Caregiving Days and Backup Care
• Health Savings Account
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
• Fertility and Family Building Benefits
• No-cost Personal Health Advocate
• Student Loan Assistance
• Adoption and Surrogacy Assistance
• Medical Plan Opt-out Credit
• Tuition and Education Reimbursement
• Paid Family Leave
• Life Insurance
• Rail Pass Privileges
• Short- and Long-term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• No-cost Financial Advisor Sessions
• Commuter and Flexible Spending Accounts

Location & Work Arrangement

• Work Arrangement: Remote optional
• Relocation Offered: No
• Travel Requirements: Up to 25%

Additional Information

• A pre-employment background check including prior employment verification, a criminal history check, and a pre-employment drug screen is required.
• Candidates who test positive for marijuana will be disqualified, regardless of any state or local statute, ordinance, regulation, or other law that legalizes or decriminalizes the use or possession of marijuana.
• DOT regulations may require prior drug and alcohol testing records for applicants/employees intending to perform safety-sensitive duties for covered Department of Transportation positions (49 CFR 40.25). If written consent to obtain these records is refused, the individual will not be permitted to perform safety-sensitive functions.
• Federal law (Title 6 U.S.C. 1143) requires screening applicants for permanent or interim disqualifying criminal offenses for providers of public transportation.

Requisition ID

167482