Remote Portfolio Strategy Lead

Lumen; Pierre (SD); Remote; USD 154,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Lumen is seeking a Lean Portfolio Manager to lead strategy, governance, and execution across Product Infrastructure. You will partner with Product Management, Engineering, Finance, and Operations to align investments with corporate priorities and measurable outcomes.

The role focuses on governance, risk, and executive communications, enabling teams to move strategic initiatives from concept to launch while delivering clear portfolio insights for leadership.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in portfolio, program, product, operations, or strategy leadership.
• Experience managing large-scale, enterprise portfolios with cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong financial acumen; translate analysis into executive recommendations.
• Experience enabling executive leadership with strategic planning and governance.
• Able to influence senior leaders without direct authority.
• Knowledge of portfolio management methodologies and governance.
• Experience in telecom/tech/infrastructure or SaaS preferred.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with execution oversight.

Responsibilities

• Lead portfolio strategy, governance, and execution across Product Infrastructure.
• Coordinate investment inputs, risk assessments, and executive recommendations.
• Provide portfolio-level oversight for complex, enterprise-wide programs.
• Establish repeatable portfolio management practices and operating rhythms.
• Create executive briefings and reporting for leadership reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Portfolio management

Program management

Financial acumen

Executive communication

Stakeholder management

Strategic planning

Analytical judgment

Industry knowledge

Presentation skills

Tools

Power BI

Clarity PPM

JIRA

Confluence

SharePoint

Visio

Microsoft Copilot

Executive reporting tools

Job description

Lumen is seeking a Lean Portfolio Manager to lead strategy, governance, and execution across Product Infrastructure. You will partner with Product Management, Engineering, Finance, and Operations to align investments with corporate priorities and measurable outcomes.

The role focuses on governance, risk, and executive communications, enabling teams to move strategic initiatives from concept to launch while delivering clear portfolio insights for leadership.