Manager of Portfolio Execution in New York at Jobgether

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Manager of Portfolio Execution based in United States.

This is a remote leadership opportunity focused on driving operational rigor and execution across a complex portfolio of initiatives.
You will establish the cadence, visibility, and governance needed to keep priorities moving and outcomes measurable.
The role turns fragmented operational data into clear insights, executive-level reporting, and actionable recommendations.
You will work across Operations, Technology, Product, Clinical, PMO, Finance, and Change Management teams.
Success requires strong judgment, analytical thinking, stakeholder management, and disciplined follow-through.
You will also help strengthen portfolio management practices, improve execution maturity, and support sustainable operational excellence.
The position offers meaningful exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to contribute to healthcare initiatives with broad societal impact.

• Maintain the portfolio operating rhythm through weekly status cadences, RAID management, risk escalation, follow-up tracking, and leadership-readiness activities.
• Ensure initiatives have clear ownership, defined KPIs, measurable outcomes, accurate status updates, and appropriate visibility within portfolio management tools.
• Identify execution gaps, inconsistencies, risks, and delivery drift early, escalating issues with relevant context and practical recommendations.
• Consolidate initiative updates into concise executive dashboards, summaries, governance materials, portfolio readouts, and decision-support narratives.
• Translate complex and fragmented operational information into clear insights covering risks, dependencies, decisions, progress, and performance against targets.
• Maintain portfolio-wide visibility into initiative health, sequencing, operational impact, and benefits realization.
• Develop and maintain KPIs and metrics covering initiative progress, operational performance, delivery effectiveness, and realized benefits.
• Partner with Finance and initiative owners to validate KPI logic, assumptions, timelines, measurement approaches, and data integrity.
• Conduct root-cause analysis when execution trends or performance metrics fall below expectations and support corrective action planning.
• Coordinate cross-functional dependencies and facilitate collaboration across Operations, Technology, Product, Clinical, PMO, Finance, and Change Management teams.
• Support initiative owners in removing blockers, maintaining momentum, meeting commitments, and driving consistent follow-through.
• Assist with change-readiness activities, stakeholder coordination, and operational adoption initiatives when required.
• Contribute to the standardization of portfolio management routines, governance practices, operational excellence tools, and scalable ways of working.
• Capture lessons learned and operational insights to strengthen future execution and improve portfolio maturity.
• Maintain compliance with applicable corporate policies, including HIPAA privacy and security requirements.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, or equivalent directly relevant professional experience in lieu of a degree.
• 8+ years of experience in operational excellence, portfolio operations, business operations, PMO transformation execution, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain execution discipline across multiple concurrent initiatives within a matrixed organization.
• Proven experience developing executive-ready dashboards, portfolio summaries, governance materials, and performance reporting.
• Strong ability to synthesize complex operational information and translate it into concise, actionable insights for leadership.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively across different organizational levels.
• Strong organizational skills, judgment, meeting cadence discipline, ownership, and follow-through.
• Ability to identify priorities, manage ambiguity, and operate with urgency and professionalism in a fast-moving environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, stakeholder management, and executive communication capabilities.
• Experience in healthcare services, technology delivery, or other regulated environments is preferred.
• Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, continuous improvement, or operational excellence methodologies is a plus.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining high standards of execution and operational rigor.
• Willingness and ability to travel for business, up to approximately 10%.
• For candidates without a bachelor’s degree, directly relevant professional experience may be considered as an alternative; an Associate’s degree combined with relevant experience may also be considered.

• Salary: $86,320–$110,000 per year, with placement within the range based on relevant experience, skills, and qualifications.
• Comprehensive health plan options designed to support overall health and well-being.
• Paid time off to support work-life balance.
• Retirement savings benefits.
• Corporate wellness programs and resources.
• Educational assistance and professional development opportunities.
• Corporate discounts and additional employee support programs.
• Remote work within the United States.
• Meaningful work supporting healthcare initiatives and better outcomes for communities nationwide.