Senior IT Project and Portfolio Manager

YETI Coolers•Austin, TX

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

At YETI, we believe that time spent outdoors matters more than ever and our gear can make that time extraordinary. When you work here, you’ll have the opportunity to create exceptional, meaningful work and problem solve with innovative team members by your side. Together, you’ll help our customers get the high-quality gear they need to make the most of their adventures. We are BUILT FOR THE WILD™. YETI is seeking a Senior IT Project and Portfolio Manager to partner with diverse Technology teams across the organization as we implement and operate best‑in‑class program and project management practices. This role will lead and deliver large, complex Information Technology initiatives and will be directly accountable for key project and program outcomes. The Senior IT Project and Portfolio Manager is responsible for managing complex, cross‑functional technology programs that span multiple workstreams, systems, and business stakeholders. Operating with a high degree of autonomy and influence, this role translates strategic objectives into executable delivery plans while ensuring alignment with YETI’s business priorities. The ideal candidate is an experienced program leader with strong executive‑level communication skills, disciplined delivery execution, and the ability to drive results in a fast‑paced, brand‑driven environment. They bring hands‑on experience in at least one area of technical solutioning—such as software development, data lifecycle management, or system administration—enabling effective partnership with engineering and technology teams. We are looking for a team member with six or more years of experience working within program or project management role. An Agile mindset is essential, along with demonstrated competency in traditional waterfall project management methodologies. The successful candidate will closely partner with Information Technology teams and actively contribute to the continuous improvement of YETI’s delivery frameworks, tools, and methodologies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in STEM field or equivalent experience required
8+ years of experience managing enterprise-level IT projects within a PMO
Strong command of both Agile and Waterfall methodologies
PMP®, Prince2, Six Sigma, or similar certification
Experience with project and portfolio management tools (Asana, Jira, Azure DevOps)
Familiarity with Organizational Change Management frameworks (Prosci)
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
A collaborative mindset and passion for knowledge sharing

Nice To Haves

Experience in Retail, Supply Chain, or Consumer Goods preferred
Familiarity with ERP (SAP), CRM (Salesforce), eCommerce (Commerce Cloud) platforms, and integration solutions (Boomi)

Responsibilities

Lead large‑scale, multi‑year IT programs and highly complex projects involving multiple teams, vendors, and business functions
Own end‑to‑end delivery accountability, including scope, schedule, budget, risk, and quality
Develop and maintain integrated program plans, dependencies, milestones, and critical paths
Proactively identify and manage risks, issues, and trade‑offs; escalate with clear options and recommendations
Serve as the primary point of contact for senior business and technology stakeholders
Facilitate executive‑level steering meetings, status reviews, and decision forums
Translate business strategy into actionable delivery roadmaps and measurable outcomes
Apply and continuously improve YETI’s IT PMO delivery frameworks, tools, and governance standards
Ensure compliance with enterprise policies related to security, data, architecture, and change management
Mentor and coach project managers on best practices, risk management, and stakeholder communication
Drive lessons‑learned, retrospectives, and delivery maturity improvements
Identify opportunities to simplify processes, improve transparency, and accelerate time to value