Nestlé-posted 3 months ago
Full-time • Mid Level
Arlington, VA
Food Manufacturing

At Nestlé USA, we're all working towards the same goal - to delight and deliver for our consumers. With a rich portfolio of beloved brands, including DiGiorno, Toll House, and Coffee mate, in 97% of U.S. households, we have a unique opportunity - and responsibility - to be there for every moment in our consumers' lives. Joining Nestlé means becoming part of an inclusive workplace that inspires innovation, encourages strategic thinking and creativity, and celebrates your achievements. This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship. Nestlé USA's Strategy and Transformation Team is seeking a strategic and detail-oriented Senior Portfolio Management Specialist to support the management of enterprise-wide transformation initiatives. This role is central to enabling prioritization, funding, value capture, governance, and strategic alignment across Nestlé USA. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Portfolio Management, the Senior Portfolio Management Specialist will manage the intake, prioritization, and performance tracking of initiatives spanning strategic and digital transformation, M&A, and business optimization. The role offers exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to shape Nestlé's transformation agenda. This position is based at Nestlé USA's headquarters in Arlington, VA.

  • Analyze portfolio performance, risks, and strategic alignment to support fact-based decisions on enterprise investments.
  • Support implementation of project portfolio processes and governance focused on value and impact to Nestlé USA.
  • Develop portfolio and financial reports to support decision-making across governance bodies.
  • Collaborate with Project Managers, the Portfolio Team, Business Leads, IT, and the Value Capture Office to publish reports monitoring costs and benefits for the Executive Leadership Team (ELT).
  • Facilitate the intake process for new business cases and change requests.
  • Advance programs/projects through portfolio approval steps and ensure the portfolio tool is updated with the latest financial information.
  • Build trusted and effective relationships with Project Managers across the organization to ensure successful project and portfolio delivery, and facilitate issue resolution as needed.
  • Bachelor's degree in business or a related field required; MBA preferred.
  • Portfolio management certification (e.g., PMI PfMP, Axelos MoP) or equivalent strongly preferred.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Solid financial and business acumen, with preference for experience in Nestlé USA's financial statements or a similar consumer packaged goods company.
  • Comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty; demonstrates a bias for action and the ability to lead others through complex situations.
  • Ability to travel as needed.
  • Experience working in a complex matrix organization and guiding teams in a dynamic environment.
  • Flexibility and adaptability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
  • Inclusive workplace that inspires innovation and encourages strategic thinking.
  • Opportunities for continuous learning and growth.
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