Portfolio & Operations Manager

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced and collaborative Portfolio & Operations Manager to support a 6-month FTE leave coverage engagement. This role will focus on streamlining operational processes, driving efficiencies, managing contracts and payments, and creating impactful visualizations to support strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership, communication, and financial management skills, along with a proven ability to navigate a matrixed corporate environment and lead organizational change.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Excellence & Process Optimization

• Lead comprehensive onboarding to tools and processes during the first ~90 days, with a primary focus on identifying opportunities for efficiency improvements and evaluating existing processes.
• Analyze and enhance workflows across the team and broader organization to increase operational effectiveness.
• Document, maintain, and optimize Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to drive process efficiency.
• Apply a change management approach to support successful transitions to new processes, leveraging peer and people management skills to align stakeholders.

Visualization & Communication

• Develop executive-level presentations and visual reports using PowerPoint to communicate complex operational insights to senior leadership.
• Create dashboards and operational insights using Airtable or similar platforms to support data-driven decision-making.
• Communicate effectively across a matrixed organization, with particular strength in navigating relationships with senior leadership.

Contract & Financial Management

• Manage contract lifecycles, including drafting, negotiation, execution, and renewals, with consideration for vendor safety and security protocols.
• Oversee payment processes and vendor relationships to ensure compliance and operational continuity.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities to inform strategic resource allocation.

Team Collaboration

• Work directly with a team of 6 colleagues, all reporting to the Resilience Leadership team under the Chief Security Officer.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to implement process improvements and support organizational objectives.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum 8-9 years of experience in operations management or related field
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with demonstrated ability to navigate and influence across matrixed organizations
• Advanced PowerPoint expertise for executive-level presentations
• Experience with Airtable and/or Smartsheet
• Solid background in financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning
• Proven experience in SOP documentation and process efficiency optimization

Preferred

• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification
• Prior experience with this organization
• Corporate business operations background with vendor safety and security experience
• Experience with peer or people management to support change initiatives and process transitions
• Change management experience and approach to organizational transformation

Desired Soft Skills

• Collaborative nature and strong team-oriented mindset
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and adaptability to shifting priorities
• Ability to multitask effectively and adjust tasks due to reprioritization
• Demonstrated experience leading through change and supporting colleagues through transitions
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build consensus across teams

Work Environment

• Location: On-site at WHQ with Work-From-Home Fridays (currently permitted)
• Flexibility: This arrangement is subject to change. If company policy requires all employees to work on-site 5 days a week, the resource will be expected to adhere to the updated policy.
• Engagement Length: Approximately 6 months for FTE leave coverage

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