Portfolio Manager: Drive Strategy, Backlog & Growth

Smarttech Solutions; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 91,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Flexible schedule

Benefits

Job summary

SmartTech Solutions is seeking a Portfolio Manager to lead high-impact initiatives in Columbus, OH. The role emphasizes owning outcomes, strategic delegation, and rigorous progress reporting to executives.

You will guide manager-level initiatives, translate complex multitasking for non-technical audiences, and maintain trusted metrics that keep leadership informed and confident in decisions. A flexible schedule and mentorship are offered to support local life and growth.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience guiding manager-level initiatives.
• Strong communication across audiences including non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to translate multitasking complexity for non-technical audiences.
• Familiarity with company-scale workflows or willingness to learn them.
• Confident communicator via email, calls, and in-person meetings.
• Ability to operate effectively in a Columbus, OH environment.

Responsibilities

• Own your mistakes loudly and your wins quietly.
• Keep Columbus, OH site running while improvements ship.
• Keep leadership honest with numbers they can act on.
• Adapt quickly to shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Keep the backlog ruthlessly honest about what's next.
• Coach newer managers through their first general project.
• Communicate progress, blockers, and results to stakeholders and leadership.

Skills

Leadership experience

Manager initiatives

Clear communicator

Non-technical translation

Workflow familiarity

Columbus life

Job description

SmartTech Solutions is seeking a Portfolio Manager to lead high-impact initiatives in Columbus, OH. The role emphasizes owning outcomes, strategic delegation, and rigorous progress reporting to executives.

You will guide manager-level initiatives, translate complex multitasking for non-technical audiences, and maintain trusted metrics that keep leadership informed and confident in decisions. A flexible schedule and mentorship are offered to support local life and growth.