Strategic Product Portfolio Manager

About the role

For our client, we are seeking a Strategic Product Portfolio Manager to join the team of a leader in the Finance & Insurance space. This role will shape portfolio management and Product Operations practices across the organization, creating structure and consistency for how Product and Engineering work gets planned and executed. You will partner closely with cross-functional teams to align priorities, clarify dependencies, and improve visibility into portfolio performance. The ideal candidate will bring a strong mix of operational discipline, analytical thinking, and influence skills to drive adoption of scalable ways of working.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain enterprise-level Product Operations standards for consistent execution.
• Reinforce Jira as the primary source of truth for Product and Engineering work.
• Design portfolio measurement frameworks to track performance and effectiveness.
• Determine methods for complex portfolio initiatives without established processes.
• Drive cross-functional adoption of Product Operations standards and influence behavior change.
• Lead quarterly portfolio planning by coordinating team inputs and evaluating dependencies.
• Develop operational contracts that translate portfolio data for downstream business processes.

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of experience in product operations or related fields.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, Computer Science, Finance, or equivalent experience.
• Expertise in designing portfolio management and Product Operations across teams.
• Advanced proficiency with Jira and data governance.
• Strong analytical skills using spreadsheet and visualization tools like Tableau or Power BI.
• Demonstrated ability to influence teams without direct authority.
• Deep understanding of Agile methodology and portfolio practices.

Benefits

• Remote-first work environment.
• Unlimited paid time off.
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Supportive and inclusive workplace culture.
• Opportunity to influence across multiple teams without formal authority.

Pay

$132,000 – $165,000 annually