Lead Portfolio Manager

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 118,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Disability coverage

Life insurance

Wellness opportunities

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Lead Portfolio Manager to guide portfolio operations across technology and quality engineering initiatives for a healthcare client. This role partners with leadership to translate strategic priorities into coordinated delivery outcomes in a remote US-based environment.

Responsibilities include leading Agile portfolio operations, coordinating PI Planning and governance, improving predictability, managing risks and dependencies, and driving continuous improvement across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Management, Finance, Business, IT, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in portfolio management or related disciplines.
• 3+ years supporting technology organizations or transformation initiatives.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial tracking processes.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level communication.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with accuracy and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Lead Agile portfolio operations for the Quality Engineering COE, aligning priorities with delivery outcomes.
• Coordinate portfolio operating rhythms, including PI Planning and governance forums.
• Partner with stakeholders to enhance delivery predictability and risk mitigation.
• Facilitate governance processes to align initiatives and funding.
• Track cross-team dependencies and risks affecting portfolio delivery.
• Support OKR tracking and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Drive accountability for operational and strategic commitments.

Skills

Portfolio management

Agile

Stakeholder communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Lead Portfolio Manager to join the team of a leader in the Healthcare space. This role will guide portfolio operations across technology and quality engineering initiatives, ensuring strategic priorities are translated into coordinated delivery outcomes. The position will partner closely with leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to strengthen governance, funding alignment, and execution discipline. Success in this role will depend on improving portfolio predictability, managing risks and dependencies, and supporting continuous improvement across multiple workstreams.

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

Compensation: $117,600 – $161,700 annually

Responsibilities

• Lead Agile portfolio operations for the Quality Engineering COE, aligning strategic priorities and delivery outcomes
• Coordinate portfolio operating rhythms, including PI Planning and governance forums
• Partner with key stakeholders to enhance delivery predictability and risk mitigation
• Facilitate governance processes to align initiatives and funding
• Track cross-team dependencies and risks affecting portfolio delivery
• Support OKR tracking and continuous improvement initiatives
• Drive accountability for operational and strategic commitments

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Management, Finance, Business, IT, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in portfolio management, technology business operations, or related disciplines
• 3+ years supporting technology organizations or transformation initiatives
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial tracking processes
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level communication
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with accuracy and professionalism

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Paid time off, including personal holidays and parental leave
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Life insurance and additional wellness opportunities

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.