The global proliferation of Internet access means consumers increasingly use web- sites and mobile phone apps to shop, bank,
read or even hail a taxi. This trend is forcing older
companies to rapidly transform the way they do
business by adapting to new technologies. That
means a rapidly evolving IT project portfolio that
brings new systems and processes into the mix—
and opportunities for portfolio managers to add
real value.
But in my experience with global organizations, portfolio managers need support implementing IT transformation programs. These
digital initiatives can be do-or-die strategic
imperatives, and therefore the C-suite must
ensure they are fully aligned to strategy. While
portfolio professionals focus on successfully executing the right projects and programs, they need
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When the portfolio has to
rapidly evolve, there’s no
substitute for C-suite support.
BY VIDYADHAR KUSUR
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