Business Portfolio Manager

Corning•Village of Fairport, NY

12d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for developing and driving long-term technical strategy and resource planning for the division. The role supports leadership through monthly program reviews, reporting, process improvement efforts, and acts as a central point of contact for project escalation, resource forecasting, and cross-team synergies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree – preferably in Engineering, Business, or a related technical field.
10+ years of experience in project management, financial analysis, or process improvement, including leadership of cross-functional teams.
Strong ability to coordinate efforts between commercial, technical, and operational teams; adept at risk management and strategy execution.
Demonstrated analytical aptitude for financial tracking and cost management, and ability to communicate project information across organizational levels.
Experience building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Sound decision-making skills utilizing both analytical thinking and practical judgment; bias for action with proven problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with stage-gate project management or similar product development methodologies.
Exceptional organizational, reporting, and analytical abilities.
Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Tools (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Project).

Responsibilities

Responsible for the development, comparison, and execution of long-term technical strategy and resource planning, continuously tracking current status versus commitment to ensure alignment with divisional goals.
Attends monthly project review meetings with Product Line Managers (PLMs), Tech Leads, and Engineering Managers to monitor program status, risks, and opportunities.
Identifies and facilitates program/project synergies to optimize resource allocation and maximize business outcomes across teams.
Acts as the business team representative, ensuring alignment between project execution and business strategy.
Provides PLP support, enabling teams to successfully navigate product launch processes and milestone deliverables for new programs and projects.
Collaborates with stakeholders to define and track PL (Project Leadership) objectives for all active projects to measure progress and drive accountability.
Serves as the escalation point for projects, facilitating resolution and corrective action to ensure program delivery.
Utilizes monthly rollup reports to communicate status and synthesize project portfolio progress and resource needs to Division Engineering and Development managers.
Monitors the monthly commercial forecast to anticipate and capture future resource requirements for ongoing and upcoming projects.
Manages monthly project reporting to provide leadership with clear and actionable insights on program health, KPIs, and challenges.
Collaborates with the Project Management Manager and Process Improvement Manager to continually define, refine, and improve project management processes and standards.