Data Portfolio and Strategy Manager

CONA Services • Charlotte, NC

16h • Onsite

About The Position

The Data Portfolio & Strategy Manager is responsible for driving execution of the enterprise data strategy by translating strategic priorities into a structured portfolio of initiatives. Reporting to the VP of Data & Analytics, this role acts as the single point of orchestration across all data pillars, ensuring alignment, prioritization, and delivery of business value. The role manages intake, sequencing, dependencies, governance, and executive communication to ensure the data strategy delivers measurable outcomes.

Requirements

• Strategy-to-execution translation and roadmap development
• Portfolio management and prioritization frameworks
• Strong executive communication and storytelling
• Cross-functional leadership without authority
• Dependency management across complex organizations
• Understanding of enterprise data ecosystems (Data Products, Engineering, Governance, AI)
• Ability to connect data initiatives to business value and outcomes
• Strong problem structuring and decision-making skills
• Experience influencing senior leadership
• Bachelor’s degree (4 years)
• 3 to up to 5 years of relevant work experience

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Analytics, Information Systems, Data, or related field

Responsibilities

• Translate enterprise data strategy into a structured initiative roadmap with defined ownership, timelines, and success metrics
• Establish and manage enterprise intake and prioritization processes based on value, cost, and strategic alignment
• Coordinate cross-team dependencies across Data Products, Engineering, Governance, and AI/Innovation teams
• Drive execution cadence, governance routines, and initiative tracking to ensure delivery accountability
• Develop executive-level communication linking data initiatives to business outcomes and strategy
• Track value realization and ensure initiatives deliver measurable business impact
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager