Portfolio Product Manager

Job Overview

We are seeking a strategic and detail-oriented Portfolio Product Manager to drive cost effective strategies, enable cross-functional alignment, track performance, and ensure consistency in project execution. This critical role will be responsible for managing reporting, facilitating communication, and enforcing best practices across a portfolio of initiatives that align with our organizational goals. Ideal candidates are skilled in project management, stakeholder engagement, and risk mitigation, with a passion for delivering measurable results.

Key Responsibilities

Leads Cost-Effective Strategies

• Develop and manage cost-effective initiatives across the portfolio.
• Collaborate with Product Line Managers (PLMs) and cross-functional teams to drive efficiency and identify cost-efficiencies.
• Ensure achievement of targets and timely execution

Drives Reporting and Alignment

• Consolidate and prepare detailed reports on project performance and budget utilization.
• Track and analyze Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for key initiatives.
• Ensure all projects are aligned with broader business objectives and strategic priorities.

Facilitates Communication and Risk Management

• Act as the primary liaison between teams and leadership, ensuring seamless communication.
• Identify, monitor, and escalate risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop and oversee mitigation plans to address challenges proactively.

Ensures Project Consistency

• Enforce portfolio-wide project management best practices to drive consistently high-quality outcomes.
• Support reporting and updates for senior stakeholders, ensuring transparency across all levels.
• Provide guidance and support to teams on operational execution and strategy alignment.

Required Qualifications

• Proven track record in cost-efficiency initiatives and portfolio management.
• Strong project management skills with experience in risk assessment and mitigation strategies.
• Ability to synthesize data and create actionable insights to inform decision-making.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills, including experience working with senior leadership.
• Proficiency in project management tools and reporting platforms.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in e.g. manufacturing, technology industries.
• Knowledge of Lean or Six Sigma principles.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, matrixed environments.