Onsite Cross-Functional Portfolio Execution Lead — Durham

Ionna Llc; North Carolina; Presencial; USD 90.000 - 115.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and 401(K)

Bonus programs

Paid holidays

Descripción de la vacante

Valid8 Financial, Inc. is looking for a Senior Manager, Portfolio Execution to oversee strategic initiatives in Durham, NC. This role requires strong project planning, organizational skills, and the ability to influence outcomes across functions including Real Estate Development and Construction.

The experienced candidate will manage execution plans, facilitate cross-functional collaboration, and drive operational improvements, while offering a competitive salary and benefits.

Formación

• 7+ years of experience in operations, strategic initiatives, or related functions.
• Demonstrated success managing complex, cross-functional projects.
• Strong communication and presentation abilities.

Responsabilidades

• Maintain visibility on strategic initiatives and ensure alignment with priorities.
• Develop execution plans, milestones, risks, and drive accountability.
• Drive improvements in efficiency and business performance.

Conocimientos

Project planning

Organizational skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Finance, or related field

Herramientas

Salesforce

Monday.com

Power BI

Tableau

Descripción del empleo

This role requires a full-time onsite presence in Durham, NC

Please note: We are only able to consider candidates who are U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents (green card holders) and who do not require current or future visa sponsorship of any sort.

Position Summary

IONNA is seeking a Senior Manager, Portfolio Execution to drive alignment, accountability, and execution across the company's portfolio of strategic initiatives. This role will serve as a central coordinator for cross-functional efforts, ensuring priorities are clearly defined, dependencies are actively managed, and key business objectives are achieved.

The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced environments, excels at bringing structure to complex initiatives, and has a proven ability to influence outcomes across multiple teams. This individual will partner closely with leaders across Real Estate Development, Site Acquisition, Deployment, Construction, Operations, Legal, Finance, and Product to improve execution, increase organizational effectiveness, and support the continued growth of IONNA's charging network.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain visibility across the company's portfolio of strategic initiatives and ensure progress remains aligned with organizational priorities.
• Develop and manage execution plans, milestones, dependencies, risks, and action items for critical business initiatives.
• Coordinate activities across multiple departments to drive accountability and timely delivery.
• Escalate risks, resource constraints, and roadblocks while facilitating resolution.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Serve as a trusted partner to business leaders across Real Estate Development, Site Acquisition, Deployment, Construction, Operations, Legal, Finance, and Product.
• Align stakeholders around priorities, timelines, and expected outcomes.
• Facilitate cross-functional meetings, business reviews, and decision-making forums.
• Drive follow-through on commitments and ensure decisions are effectively communicated and executed.

Process Improvement & Operational Excellence

• Evaluate existing workflows and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, scalability, and consistency.
• Design and implement standardized processes, governance frameworks, and operating procedures.
• Improve visibility into business performance through reporting, dashboards, and operational metrics.
• Establish best practices that enable the organization to scale effectively.

Analytics & Reporting

• Develop executive-level reporting, presentations, and business reviews.
• Monitor key performance indicators and communicate progress against organizational goals.
• Provide data-driven recommendations to improve execution and business outcomes.

Organizational Effectiveness

• Drive initiatives that improve collaboration, transparency, and accountability across teams.
• Support change management efforts related to new processes, systems, and organizational initiatives.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and operational discipline.

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Finance, Operations, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in operations, strategic initiatives, business management, consulting, portfolio management, or related functions.
• Demonstrated success leading complex, cross-functional initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong project planning, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
• Exceptional communication and presentation abilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to influence outcomes and drive accountability without direct authority.

Preferred

• Experience in EV charging, energy, infrastructure development, real estate, construction, telecommunications, or other asset-intensive industries.
• Experience supporting high-growth organizations.
• Familiarity with Salesforce, Monday.com, Power BI, Tableau, or similar business systems.
• Experience building operational reporting, governance processes, and executive dashboards.

IONNA is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices through a competitive base salary, as well as offering bonus programs, comprehensive benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, 401(K), and paid holidays. Actual base salaries are based on several factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, experience, certifications, and specific work location.

We are committed to an inclusive and diverse team. IONNA is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any legally protected status.

What is the highest level of education you’ve obtained? What is the highest level of education you’ve obtained?

This role requires a full-time onsite presence in Durham, NC. Which best describes your ability to meet this requirement? A. I am currently located within commuting distance of Durham, NC and can work onsite full time. B. I am willing to relocate to the Durham, NC area before starting the role. C. I am not able to work onsite full time in Durham, NC.

Which best describes your current U.S. work authorization status? A. I am a U.S. citizen. B. I am a lawful permanent resident/green card holder. C. I currently have work authorization but would require employer sponsorship now or in the future.

How many years of relevant experience do you have in operations, strategic initiatives, business management, consulting, portfolio management? A. Fewer than 5 years. B. 5–6 years. C. 7–9 years. D. 10 or more years.

Which best describes your experience leading complex cross-functional initiatives? A. I have led enterprise-level or company-critical initiatives involving multiple functions and senior stakeholders. B. I have led department-level initiatives involving several internal teams. C. I have supported cross-functional initiatives but have not been the primary lead. D. I have limited experience with cross-functional initiatives.

Which functions have you worked with most closely in prior roles? A. Real estate, site acquisition, construction, deployment, or infrastructure operations. B. Finance, legal, product, strategy, or executive leadership. C. A mix of operational and corporate functions across multiple departments. D. My experience has primarily been within one functional area.

Which best reflects your experience creating execution plans, managing milestones, tracking dependencies, and resolving risks? A. I have regularly owned this work for large, complex initiatives. B. I have performed this work for moderate-scale projects or programs. C. I have contributed to this work as part of a larger team. D. I have limited direct experience with this type of work.

Which best describes your experience influencing outcomes without direct authority? A. I have frequently driven accountability across teams where I did not directly manage the stakeholders involved. B. I have done this occasionally and am comfortable partnering across teams. C. I have primarily influenced outcomes within teams I directly supported or managed. D. I have limited experience influencing without direct authority.

Which business systems or reporting tools have you used in a professional setting? A. Salesforce, Monday.com, Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools at an advanced level. B. One or more of these tools at an intermediate level. C. Similar project management, CRM, dashboard, or reporting tools not listed here. D. Limited experience with business systems or reporting tools.

Which best describes your experience building operational reporting, governance processes, or executive dashboards? A. I have designed and implemented reporting or governance structures used by senior leadership. B. I have maintained or improved reporting, dashboards, or governance processes created by others. C. I have contributed data or updates to reporting and governance processes. D. I have limited experience in this area.

Which industry background best aligns with your experience? A. EV charging, energy, infrastructure development, real estate, construction, or telecommunications. B. Another asset-intensive or operationally complex industry. C. Consulting, technology, finance, or corporate strategy with transferable experience. D. My background is in a different area and I would bring a new perspective to the role.

Which best describes your experience supporting a high-growth organization or rapidly scaling team? A. I have played a significant role in building scalable processes during rapid company or team growth. B. I have worked in a high-growth environment and supported process improvements. C. I have worked in established organizations and am interested in applying that experience in a growth environment. D. I have limited experience with high-growth or scaling environments.