Sr. Portfolio Manager

Togetherwork•Austin, TX

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Togetherwork is seeking a highly strategic, execution-focused Sr. Portfolio Manager / Chief of Staff to the Chief Product Officer (CPO) to help scale and operationalize our GM, Product & Design organization. This is a high-visibility role that serves as the CPO’s right hand—owning product operating cadence, portfolio governance, and execution rigor across a complex, multi-product SaaS environment. You will ensure that priorities are clearly defined, initiatives are well-coordinated, and commitments are delivered in alignment with company-wide objectives. This role is ideal for a seasoned operator who thrives in ambiguity, excels at influencing without authority, and is energized by building scalable systems that enable teams to deliver consistently at scale.

Requirements

5–8+ years of experience in portfolio management, product operations, management consulting, or Chief of Staff type roles.
Proven success operating in complex, multi-product SaaS or technology environments.
Experience supporting senior or executive leaders in highly cross-functional organizations.
Demonstrated ownership of planning, execution, and delivery at scale.
Strong understanding of product lifecycle management and portfolio planning practices.
Experience implementing roadmapping, KPI tracking, and investment prioritization frameworks.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with executive presence.
Ability to bridge strategic vision with tactical execution.
Strong cross-functional collaboration across Product, Design, Engineering, and Business teams.
Analytical, data-informed approach to prioritization and decision-making.
Growth-oriented, proactive, and energized by building scalable systems.
Comfortable with ambiguity and creating structure where none exists.
High ownership, accountability, and follow-through.
Passionate about enabling product teams to deliver meaningful outcomes.
Excited to collaborate in person with peers and leaders in our Austin HQ 2–3 days per week.

Responsibilities

Own and drive the GM, Product & Design operating rhythm, including:
Annual product roadmap planning
Product investment proposal reviews
Quarterly commitments and delivery reporting
Partner with the CPO and senior leaders to translate strategy into executable plans.
Ensure portfolio-level alignment across priorities, timelines, and dependencies.
Create clear visibility into initiative health, risks, and outcomes.
Design, implement, and scale product operations frameworks, tools, and governance models.
Standardize planning, reporting, and execution practices across 30+ software products.
Define and operationalize KPIs, delivery metrics, and portfolio dashboards.
Improve predictability, accountability, and decision-making across teams.
Serve as a trusted advisor to the CPO, helping manage priorities and leadership agendas.
Partner closely with GMs, Product VPs, Design leaders, and Engineering leadership.
Influence outcomes across teams without direct authority.
Communicate complex information clearly to executive and senior stakeholder audiences.
Support hiring and onboarding of delivery managers and execution-critical roles.
Lead integration of new acquisitions into core product processes, tooling, and standards.
Drive special projects and scaling initiatives on behalf of the CPO.
Shape a culture of ownership, consistency, and delivery excellence.