Planning & Portfolio Manager (US Operations)

Helprise; Stamford (CT); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

MultiSport card

Life insurance

Flexible working hours

Individual development budget

Job summary

Helprise is looking for an experienced Planning & Portfolio Manager to join the US Operations team in Stamford. In this role, you will drive cross-functional initiatives that align with business demands and strategic priorities, ensuring successful resource planning and effective prioritization.

Your responsibilities include leading Integrated Business Planning processes and managing portfolio governance while providing data-driven insights to senior leadership. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in relevant roles and strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Project Management, Portfolio Management, or strategic planning.
• Proven experience in resource planning and portfolio governance.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build alignment.

Responsibilities

• Lead resource planning activities across projects.
• Manage portfolio changes and drive IBP cycles.
• Coordinate product phase-in/phase-out activities.

Skills

Project Management

Portfolio Governance

Integrated Business Planning (IBP)

Stakeholder Management

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Job description

Helprise is an organization that combines global reach with local talent. We work for companies that value quality, partnership, and responsibility, creating teams that really work. By precisely matching skills and business needs, we connect specialists with projects where their knowledge has a real impact. By joining us, you become part of an environment where matching is not a coincidence, but a decision.

We are looking for an experienced Planning & Portfolio Manager to support the US Operations team in driving cross-functional initiatives that align business demand, operational capacity, and strategic priorities. In this role, you will lead resource planning, Integrated Business Planning (IBP) processes, and portfolio governance, ensuring effective prioritization and delivery of strategic initiatives. You will play a key role in managing portfolio changes, including market and product phase-ins/phase-outs, while providing leadership with data-driven insights and recommendations. This is a highly stakeholder-facing position requiring strong communication skills, the ability to operate in a fast-paced environment, and availability to work within the US (Stamford) time zone.

YOU WILL

• Lead resource planning activities, balancing demand and capacity across projects and initiatives.
• Drive Integrated Business Planning (IBP) cycles, ensuring alignment between operational, commercial, and financial plans.
• Manage portfolio changes, including reprioritization, scope adjustments, onboarding, and offboarding of initiatives.
• Coordinate market and product phase-in/phase-out activities, minimizing business disruption and operational risk.
• Establish governance frameworks, reporting standards, and portfolio transparency mechanisms.
• Deliver projects on time, within scope, and within budget while maintaining clear communication and reporting.
• Provide leadership with structured insights and recommendations to support strategic decision-making.
• Facilitate alignment across Operations and other key business functions.
• Drive continuous improvement in planning, execution, and project management practices.

YOU NEED

• 5+ years of experience in Project Management, Portfolio Management, or related strategic planning roles.
• Proven experience in resource planning, portfolio governance, and/or Integrated Business Planning (IBP).
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to build alignment across multiple functions and seniority levels.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex cross-functional initiatives in a dynamic environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable recommendations.
• Experience delivering projects within agreed scope, timeline, and budget.
• Ability to quickly adapt to new teams, tools, and ways of working with limited onboarding time.
• A proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Professional proficiency in English.
• Availability to work within the US (Stamford) time zone.

Work flexibility

We give you the opportunity to adjust your work to your lifestyle. We offer flexible hours as well as the possibility of remote or hybrid work, depending on the role and your preferences.

Basic benefits package

We care about the health and well-being of our employees - we provide private medical care, a MultiSport card, and life insurance.

Development on your terms

We provide an individual development budget that you can use for your professional growth. As a Lumina Learning partner, we also give you access to unique tools and the support of certified practitioners, so you can better understand your potential and strengthen your talents.

Integration and shared experiences

We regularly enjoy new experiences together and build relationships in an inspiring atmosphere. From cooking sessions, through yoga weekends in nature, to the thrill of escape rooms.