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United States
Remote only
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Principal Delivery Manager, Portfolio based in the United States.
The Principal Delivery Manager, Portfolio will establish and lead the delivery strategy for a portfolio management function, creating the frameworks and practices that enable complex, cross-functional initiatives to move forward effectively. This remote-first role offers the opportunity to build a delivery model from the ground up, bringing structure and clarity to evolving priorities. You will coordinate teams across organizational boundaries, anticipate dependencies, manage uncertainty, and guide decisions on sequencing and execution. Working closely with executive leadership, you will ensure delivery plans align with business outcomes and internal stakeholder needs. You will also help define performance standards, improve collaboration, and influence how delivery practices evolve across the organization. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced delivery leader who enjoys solving ambiguous problems, shaping new ways of working, and creating lasting operational impact.
Develop and own the delivery strategy and operating model for Portfolio Management, including planning, tracking, reviewing, and executive reporting.
Establish scalable delivery processes and engagement models that align execution with stakeholder needs and business outcomes.
Lead delivery discovery for complex, multi-team initiatives, ensuring scope, risks, dependencies, and uncertainties are understood before execution begins.
Coordinate cross-functional teams, identify interdependencies early, and proactively resolve complex delivery challenges.
Drive execution planning and release planning, ensuring teams remain aligned with each other and with executive leadership.
Adapt delivery approaches to evolving technology, organizational priorities, and working models to accelerate impact.
Define delivery standards, metrics, and practices that improve consistency, transparency, and performance across teams.
Partner with executives on prioritization and delivery trade-offs, providing clear recommendations and explaining the rationale behind decisions.
Informally coach and guide other Delivery Managers, helping establish effective practices through collaboration and example.
At least 8 years of experience delivering complex, cross-functional programs, including initiatives spanning multiple teams or organizations.
Demonstrated success building delivery structures, processes, or engagement models from the ground up and driving their adoption.
Experience developing delivery metrics, standards, or practices that have been adopted beyond the original team.
Strong cross-organizational coordination skills, including the ability to anticipate unknowns, manage dependencies, and respond to late changes while maintaining progress.
Excellent executive-level communication, stakeholder management, and facilitation skills.
Proven ability to make thoughtful prioritization and sequencing decisions as information evolves, and to communicate recommendations clearly.
Experience informally mentoring or coaching delivery professionals without requiring formal management authority.
Comfort working in ambiguous environments, testing new approaches, and continuously refining processes based on team feedback and results.
Willingness to travel approximately four or more times per year for high-quality, in-person collaboration.
Preferred qualifications:
Experience in portfolio management, capital allocation, or credit portfolio functions.
Experience establishing a new function, process, or center of excellence.
Background in financial services, fintech, or another regulated industry.
Annual starting base salary range of $145,000–$188,000.
Eligibility for additional compensation through annual incentive and equity programs.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
401(k) matching contributions.
Paid time off.
Monthly wellness stipend.
Paid parental leave.
Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and childcare expenses.
Disability coverage and life insurance.
Remote-first work environment.
Compensation determined by relevant experience, education, certifications, training, skills, and competencies.
