Designing and operating a disciplined Quarterly Portfolio Planning process that translates annual strategy into enforceable quarterly commitments.
Ensuring initiatives are outcome-based and capacity-anchored, facilitating structured trade-off discussions, and driving resource allocation discipline.
Establishing portfolio dashboards and investment transparency to support executive decision-making.
Improving commitment reliability and reducing mid-quarter scope churn.
Proactively surfacing cross-team dependencies and resolving escalation pathways.
Tracking and reporting execution health metrics—including predictability, cycle time, rework, and delivery risk—and implementing lightweight but rigorous governance frameworks.
Owning Aha (or equivalent) as the system of record for portfolio planning.
Standardizing initiative intake, prioritization templates, and scoring frameworks.
Partnering with Engineering leadership to align product planning with the SDLC.
Partnering closely with Product, CTO, UX, Finance, and Commercial leadership to align investment planning with revenue targets and capacity constraints.
Facilitating executive portfolio reviews and structured decision forums to drive alignment and transparency.
Leading Technical Program Managers supporting cross-domain execution.
Building a high-performance, data-driven Product Operations function and fostering a culture of accountability, clarity, and operational excellence.

10+ years of experience in Product Operations, Portfolio Management, or Strategic Program Leadership.
Proven experience scaling product-led organizations with multiple product lines and operating in complex, matrixed environments.
Strong understanding of agile product development and software delivery practices.
Demonstrated ability to implement structured prioritization frameworks and run quarterly or rolling investment reviews.
Experience working with portfolio management tools such as Aha, Jira, or similar platforms.
Exceptional facilitation and executive communication skills.
Analytical mindset with the ability to translate operational data into actionable insights.
Proven track record of driving execution discipline without creating unnecessary bureaucracy.

Comprehensive, multi-carrier program for medical, dental and vision benefits
401(k) with match and an Employee Share Purchase Plan
Wellness platform with incentives, Headspace app subscription, Employee Assistance and Time-off Programs
Short-and-Long Term Disability, Life and Accidental Death Insurance, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
Family Benefits, including bonding and family care leaves, adoption and surrogacy benefits
Health Savings, Health Care, Dependent Care and Commuter Spending Accounts
Up to two days of paid leave each to participate in Employee Resource Groups and to volunteer with your charity of choice.

Director of Product Operations – Portfolio Planning

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