Lean Portfolio Manager

Employment Type: Contract (6-month w/ possible extension)

Workplace Type: Hybrid (3 days onsite)

Location: Century City, CA

Industry: Entrainment

Pay Rate: $100.00 - $110.00 hourly

SUMMARY:

The Lean Portfolio Manager (LPM) is responsible for establishing and maturing Lean Portfolio Management (LPM) practices within the organization. This role will introduce Lean budgeting, create portfolio reporting frameworks, and ensure data-driven decision-making using Jira and other Agile tools. The LPM partners with senior leadership, Agile Release Trains (ARTs), and stakeholders to align strategy with execution, improve portfolio flow, and drive transparency across investments.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lean Budgeting & Investment Strategy:

• Design and implement Lean budgeting frameworks to improve funding allocation and governance.
• Establish funding models that align investments with business objectives and strategic themes.
• Partner with Finance, Business, and Technology leaders to define and manage portfolio-level funding.
• Support continuous portfolio backlog refinement, prioritization, and value stream funding.

Portfolio Operations & Execution:

• Develop foundational LPM processes, ensuring alignment between strategy and execution.
• Define and implement key metrics and reporting structures to measure portfolio health.
• Facilitate Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) and Portfolio Syncs to track and communicate progress.
• Enable cross-functional collaboration across Agile Release Trains (ARTs) and teams.
• Identify and remove portfolio-level impediments to execution.
• Conduct periodic organizational reviews to assess team structures, workflows, and collaboration patterns, ensuring teams are structured for efficiency, adaptability, and alignment with strategic priorities.

Governance, Reporting & Jira Data Management:

• Develop and maintain portfolio dashboards and reports to provide real-time visibility into work execution.
• Utilize Jira data and reporting tools (Advanced Roadmaps, Power BI, etc.) to drive insights.
• Ensure transparency by implementing Lean governance practices and performance tracking mechanisms.
• Standardize data-driven decision-making through portfolio analytics and reporting automation.
• Establish and track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for portfolio success and continuous improvement.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Technology, Finance, or a related field.
• 15+ years of experience in portfolio management, Agile transformation, or enterprise program management.
• Experience in introducing and scaling Lean Portfolio Management (LPM) practices
• Strong background in Jira data management, reporting, and Agile tooling (Advanced Roadmaps, Power BI).
• SAFe LPM, SPC, PMP, or similar certification preferred.
• Deep understanding of Lean-Agile frameworks (SAFe, Kanban, Scrum).
• Expertise in financial planning, Lean budgeting, and investment funding models.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in data visualization, dashboards, and reporting.
• Ability to facilitate cross-functional collaboration and drive strategic alignment.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.