[Remote] Portfolio Operations & Program Lead

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Avicado is a technology consultancy focused on enhancing clients' experience through cloud-based tools. The Portfolio Operations & Program Lead will drive operational excellence by establishing governance frameworks, overseeing portfolio health, and leading cross-functional programs to ensure alignment with organizational goals.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain portfolio governance frameworks to support strategic business objectives
• Develop portfolio reporting standards, dashboards, and executive-level communications
• Monitor portfolio health, resource allocation, priorities, dependencies, and risks
• Facilitate portfolio review meetings and governance forums with senior leadership
• Ensure initiatives remain aligned with organizational priorities and business goals
• Lead large-scale, cross-functional programs and transformation initiatives from planning through execution
• Define program structures, workstreams, milestones, and success metrics
• Coordinate efforts across multiple stakeholders, departments, and leadership teams
• Drive accountability for deliverables, timelines, and outcomes
• Proactively identify and mitigate program risks, issues, and dependencies
• Prepare executive-level presentations, reports, and portfolio summaries
• Deliver meaningful insights that support strategic decision-making
• Communicate program status, risks, dependencies, and recommendations to stakeholders
• Facilitate alignment across leadership teams and key business functions
• Partner with executive leadership to operationalize strategic priorities
• Translate high-level objectives into actionable programs and measurable outcomes
• Support organizational change initiatives and drive adoption across teams
• Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Management, Operations, Finance, Engineering, or related field
• 8+ years of experience in program management, portfolio management, PMO leadership, operations, consulting, or related discipline
• Proven experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives involving multiple stakeholders
• Strong understanding of portfolio management methodologies, governance frameworks, and operational best practices
• Experience developing executive dashboards, reporting frameworks, and performance metrics
• Demonstrated success managing risks, dependencies, budgets, timelines, and stakeholder expectations
• Exceptional organizational, communication, facilitation, and leadership skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Experience influencing senior leaders and driving organizational alignment
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, high-growth environment
• Professional experience with enterprise AI tools, analytics dashboards, or large-scale internal technology platforms
• Experience building or scaling PMO functions
• Experience supporting strategic planning and business transformation initiatives
• Experience within professional services, consulting, technology, or construction-related industries
• PMP, PgMP, PMI-ACP, SAFe, Lean, Six Sigma, or similar certifications

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Health insurance
• 401k with employer match
• Flexible PTO
• Remote work
• Philanthropic Matching Gift Program  And more…
• Competitive benefits
• Remote work experiences
• Flexible work arrangements
• Various career development opportunities
• Employee resource groups

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