Technical Portfolio Manager - Principal 2

DIRECTV•El Segundo, CA

1d•$122,194 - $221,818•Remote

About The Position

The Technical Portfolio Manager - Principal 2 is a senior-level expert responsible for leading and overseeing large-scale, complex technical portfolios spanning multiple business domains and organizational boundaries. This role serves as a strategic partner to executive and senior leadership, providing authoritative guidance on portfolio performance, financial health, risk management, and delivery excellence. The Principal 2 is recognized as a subject matter expert who drives continuous improvement, establishes best practices, and elevates the capabilities of the broader portfolio management community. This individual operates with a high degree of autonomy, translating organizational objectives into actionable portfolio strategies while mentoring and influencing teams across the enterprise. Here's what you’ll do: Portfolio Leadership and Strategy Lead the end-to-end planning, onboarding, and execution oversight of large-scale technical portfolios comprised of multiple complex, interdependent initiatives. Translate high-level organizational objectives into structured portfolio roadmaps with clearly defined milestones, resource requirements, and success metrics. Partner with senior and executive leadership to align portfolio priorities with strategic business goals. Drive portfolio governance processes, ensuring consistent application of standards, frameworks, and methodologies across all initiatives. Financial Oversight and Reporting Own and manage overall portfolio financial communication, including budget planning, forecasting, variance analysis, and executive-level reporting. Monitor portfolio spend against approved budgets and proactively identify financial risks or opportunities. Develop and present clear, data-driven financial narratives to senior stakeholders and Centers of Excellence leaders. Ensure financial reporting accuracy and timeliness across all portfolio initiatives. Risk and Dependency Management Identify, assess, and manage complex portfolio-level risks, issues, and cross-organizational dependencies. Develop and execute mitigation strategies for high-impact risks that span multiple business areas. Maintain a proactive risk posture by anticipating potential disruptions and preparing contingency plans. Escalate critical risks and blockers to appropriate leadership with recommended resolution paths. Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration Serve as a primary point of contact and trusted advisor for portfolio stakeholders across multiple business domains. Work closely with Project Management and Program Management Centers of Excellence leaders to align on standards, tooling, and delivery practices. Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to resolve complex dependencies and competing priorities. Communicate portfolio status, risks, and outcomes clearly and consistently to diverse audiences including technical teams and executive sponsors. Mentorship and Community Development Establish and maintain formal relationships with portfolio, program, and project managers across the organization. Coach and develop team members on portfolio management best practices, methodologies, and professional growth. Lead initiatives to improve work quality, delivery consistency, and overall community capabilities within the portfolio management discipline. Contribute to the development and refinement of portfolio management frameworks, templates, and training materials. Champion a culture of continuous improvement, knowledge sharing, and professional excellence.

Requirements

5 to 7 years of progressive experience in portfolio management, program management, or a related discipline, with demonstrated success managing large-scale, complex technical portfolios.
Proven subject matter expertise with the ability to quickly master and operate across multiple business domains and technical environments.
Strong track record of leading cross-organizational initiatives from inception through delivery with measurable business outcomes.
Advanced knowledge of portfolio management best practices, methodologies, and governance frameworks.
Demonstrated experience managing portfolio financials including budgeting, forecasting, and executive-level financial reporting.
Proven ability to identify and manage complex risks and dependencies across multiple business areas simultaneously.
Strong leadership capabilities with a demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to convey complex information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous, fast-paced environments and drive clarity through innovative and strategic thinking.
Collaborative mindset with the ability to build trusted relationships across organizational boundaries.
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Business, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline preferred.
Comfortable handling complex and ambiguous problems requiring innovative or strategic solutions.
Able to integrate knowledge across multiple disciplines and specialties to deliver sound, well-reasoned outcomes.
Accustomed to receiving work in the form of broad objectives and independently determining the approach, resources, and execution path.
Understand the significant organizational impact of portfolio decisions and takes accountability for outcomes that influence short-term business goals and overall costs.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree or relevant professional certifications such as SAFe PO/PM, PfMP, PMP, or PgMP are a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end planning, onboarding, and execution oversight of large-scale technical portfolios comprised of multiple complex, interdependent initiatives.
Translate high-level organizational objectives into structured portfolio roadmaps with clearly defined milestones, resource requirements, and success metrics.
Partner with senior and executive leadership to align portfolio priorities with strategic business goals.
Drive portfolio governance processes, ensuring consistent application of standards, frameworks, and methodologies across all initiatives.
Own and manage overall portfolio financial communication, including budget planning, forecasting, variance analysis, and executive-level reporting.
Monitor portfolio spend against approved budgets and proactively identify financial risks or opportunities.
Develop and present clear, data-driven financial narratives to senior stakeholders and Centers of Excellence leaders.
Ensure financial reporting accuracy and timeliness across all portfolio initiatives.
Identify, assess, and manage complex portfolio-level risks, issues, and cross-organizational dependencies.
Develop and execute mitigation strategies for high-impact risks that span multiple business areas.
Maintain a proactive risk posture by anticipating potential disruptions and preparing contingency plans.
Escalate critical risks and blockers to appropriate leadership with recommended resolution paths.
Serve as a primary point of contact and trusted advisor for portfolio stakeholders across multiple business domains.
Work closely with Project Management and Program Management Centers of Excellence leaders to align on standards, tooling, and delivery practices.
Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to resolve complex dependencies and competing priorities.
Communicate portfolio status, risks, and outcomes clearly and consistently to diverse audiences including technical teams and executive sponsors.
Establish and maintain formal relationships with portfolio, program, and project managers across the organization.
Coach and develop team members on portfolio management best practices, methodologies, and professional growth.
Lead initiatives to improve work quality, delivery consistency, and overall community capabilities within the portfolio management discipline.
Contribute to the development and refinement of portfolio management frameworks, templates, and training materials.
Champion a culture of continuous improvement, knowledge sharing, and professional excellence.