Strategic Portfolio Operations Manager - Lead

To get the best candidate experience, please consider applying for a maximum of 3 roles within 12 months to ensure you are not duplicating efforts. Job Category Finance Job Title Strategic Portfolio Operations Manager (IC) About the Team The Digital Enterprise Technology (DET) Strategic Portfolio Management (SPM) team drives how Salesforce scales through aligned investment decisions, trusted portfolio data, and an integrated tooling ecosystem. We are transforming from fragmented portfolio management practices to a unified, data‑driven operating model by building the systems, processes, governance, and insights that enable DET leaders to prioritize strategically, plan effectively, and deliver with confidence. Our FY27 strategy is anchored on five pillars: Portfolio Planning, Data & Systems Optimization, Tooling Enablement, Process Excellence & Governance, and Capacity Planning. This role sits at the intersection of Data & Systems Optimization and Tooling Enablement, helping ensure that our portfolio systems, reporting, and operational processes provide accurate, actionable insights for decision‑making across the organization. About the Role The Strategic Portfolio Manager Analyst is the frontline owner of the Strategic Portfolio Management tooling ecosystem and portfolio data foundation. This role serves as the primary resource for portfolio tooling support, data quality management, reporting enablement, and operational excellence across Airtable, Linear, Tableau, Slack integrations, and emerging portfolio management platforms. Success in this role requires a combination of rigorous attention to detail, strong analytical capabilities, and a systems‑thinking mindset. The ideal candidate understands how data, processes, and tools interact across the portfolio ecosystem and proactively identifies opportunities to improve data integrity, reporting accuracy, operational efficiency, and user experience. This highly cross‑functional role partners closely with Pillar Portfolio Managers (PPMs), senior analysts, business stakeholders, Finance, and DET leadership to ensure portfolio data is trusted, dashboards provide meaningful insights, and the organization can operate and scale effectively. Your Impact – Responsibilities Data Management, Quality Assurance & Systems Optimization Support portfolio data quality activities through validation, reconciliation, QA reviews, and data audits. Assist in executing established data governance standards and controls. Identify data discrepancies and elevate findings to portfolio managers and system owners. Support root‑cause analysis efforts and implementation of corrective actions. Help maintain data models, system configurations, and business processes supporting portfolio planning and reporting. Assist with execution of the Data Governance & Quality Program. Tooling Enablement & Frontline Support Serve as the primary point of contact for portfolio tooling support requests across the DET organization. Assist users with troubleshooting and aid in resolving issues across portfolio tooling stack including Airtable, Linear, Tableau integrations, Slack integrations, and related portfolio management systems. Monitor system performance, integrations, and workflows to ensure data moves accurately and efficiently across connected systems. Support the development and maintenance of user documentation, training materials, process guides, and enablement resources that drive adoption and operational consistency. Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve user experience, and increase the effectiveness of portfolio management tools. Dashboarding, Reporting & Visualization Support the development and maintenance of portfolio dashboards and reporting solutions. Assist with gathering reporting requirements from business stakeholders. Validate and reconcile data used in dashboards and reporting outputs. Support enhancements to DET and Executive Dashboards. Generate recurring reports and ad hoc analyses for portfolio stakeholders. Help ensure reporting aligns with established governance standards and business requirements. Portfolio Operations Support Support quarterly and annual portfolio planning, intake, prioritization, and governance activities. Maintain portfolio data used for planning, reporting, and operational reviews. Assist with time‑tracking compliance activities and data quality reviews. Support headcount, allocation, and resource planning data administration. Help document and maintain portfolio operating procedures and governance processes. Provide operational reporting and analytical support to portfolio managers. Financial Acumen & Budget Management Assist with collection, validation, and reconciliation of portfolio financial data. Support budget tracking, forecasting, accrual management, and reporting activities. Maintain financial reports and dashboards used by portfolio stakeholders. Provide analytical support for scenario planning and investment reviews. Assist Finance and portfolio managers in identifying reporting discrepancies and budget variances. Minimum Requirements Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Analytics, or a related field. 3–5 years of experience in portfolio management, program management, business operations, systems administration, business analytics, or related disciplines. Hands‑on experience with portfolio or work management platforms such as Airtable, Linear, Jira, or similar tools. Strong data management and quality assurance experience, including validation, reconciliation, auditing, and maintenance of complex datasets. Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to delivering accurate, high‑quality work. Strong systems‑thinking capabilities with the ability to understand dependencies and relationships across tools, processes, and data ecosystems. Experience gathering business requirements and translating them into reporting solutions, dashboards, and actionable visualizations. Experience working with relational datasets and integrating information from multiple systems to support analysis and decision‑making. Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and critical‑thinking skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts into business‑friendly language. Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment. Preferred Qualifications Experience building and maintaining automations, integrations, and workflows within SaaS platforms such as Airtable, Zapier, Workato, or similar technologies. Advanced experience with Tableau, Power BI, or other data visualization and dashboarding platforms. Experience designing executive and operational dashboards, KPI frameworks, and reporting strategies. Familiarity with data governance, data quality management, and reporting best practices. Experience within a technology, digital transformation, or SaaS enterprise environment. Familiarity with agile methodologies, portfolio governance frameworks, and strategic planning processes. Experience supporting large‑scale tool implementations, change management initiatives, and user adoption programs. Relevant certifications such as PMP, PMI‑ACP, SAFe, Tableau, Power BI, or tool‑specific certifications are a plus. Why This Role This is a highly visible and impactful role at the center of SPM's FY27 transformation. You will help shape the systems, data foundation, reporting capabilities, and operational processes that drive portfolio decision‑making across DET. You'll work directly with leadership, influence how portfolio information is managed and consumed, and play a critical role in building a scalable, trusted, and insight‑driven operating model for the organization. Accommodations If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please submit a request via this Accommodations Request Form. Posting Statement Salesforce is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a policy of non‑discrimination with all employees and applicants for employment. We believe in equality for all and strive to create a workplace that is inclusive and free from discrimination. Recruiting, hiring, and promotion decisions are fair and based on merit. The same applies to compensation, benefits, training, assessment of job performance, discipline, termination, and everything in between. In the United States, compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, job level, and experience. Certain roles may be eligible for incentive compensation, equity, and benefits. Salesforce offers a variety of benefits, including time‑off programs, medical, dental, vision, mental health support, paid parental leave, life and disability insurance, 401(k), and an employee stock‑purchasing program. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring. Compensation The typical base salary range for this position is $117,400–$177,600 annually. In select cities within the San Francisco and New York City metropolitan area, the base salary range is $140,900–$193,700 annually. 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