Technical Portfolio Manager - Principal 2

Role Description

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.

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Business, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline preferred.
• Advanced degree or relevant professional certifications such as SAFe PO/PM, PfMP, PMP, or PgMP are a plus.

Benefits

• DIRECTV's compensation structure is designed to be market-competitive and fully supports efforts to attract and retain employees.
• Salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location.
• Base Salary range: $122,194 - $221,818.
• Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Company Description

This is a remote position that can be located anywhere in the contiguous United States.