Project Portfolio Lead

Project Portfolio LeadIridium is seeking an experienced Project Portfolio Lead to shape and deliver complex, cross-functional initiatives that translate program strategy into measurable business outcomes. In this role, you will lead the planning, prioritization, governance, and performance management of the organization's project portfolio, ensuring the right work is selected, sequenced, and executed to maximize business value. You will partner closely with leaders across the organization to align initiatives with strategic objectives, optimize resource allocation, and provide clear visibility into portfolio performance. By enabling strong decision-making and maintaining disciplined oversight, the Project Portfolio Lead ensures the portfolio delivers consistent, high-impact results that support organizational goals.What You'll Do:Translate organizational strategy into a balanced, actionable portfolio of projects and programsEnsure initiatives are aligned to strategic goals, business priorities, and value driversSupport leadership in defining portfolio roadmaps and investment prioritiesLead portfolio intake, evaluation, and prioritization processesFacilitate trade-off decisions based on value, cost, risk, and resource capacityDrive annual and quarterly portfolio planning cyclesEstablish and enforce portfolio governance frameworks, standards, and stage-gate processesLead portfolio review meetings and decision forumsEnsure transparency, accountability, and consistency across all initiativesDefine and track portfolio-level KPIs, including project execution status and benefits realizationDevelop executive dashboards and reporting to support decision-makingIdentify risks, dependencies, and systemic issues, and drive mitigation strategiesPartner with executives, business leaders, and project/program managers across functionsAct as a trusted advisor on portfolio health, risks, and opportunitiesFacilitate alignment and resolve conflicts across competing prioritiesCollaborate with the resource management lead and functional leaders to ensure effective allocation of resourcesMonitor capacity constraints and recommend adjustments to optimize deliverySupport workforce planning aligned with portfolio demandDrive maturity of portfolio management practices, tools, and methodologiesIdentify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectivenessChampion a culture of data-driven decision-making and continuous improvementWhat You'll Need to Succeed:Bachelor's degree in Business, Project Management, Finance, or related field10+ years of professional experience, preferably with 5+ years' progressive experience in the Project Management field (i.e., project scheduling, project controls, enterprise project planning, etc.)Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey products, deliverables, analyses, and/or issues to stakeholders and leadership teamsAbility to easily build relationships with leadership and colleaguesPossess an analytical mindset, with the ability to understand a situation or problem and think critically to make decisions and come up with out-of-the-box solutionsBe proactive in providing feedback and be enthusiastic in sharing your knowledge with othersCapable of prioritizing your own tasks and potentially the tasks of others while making sure deadlines are metThings That Would be Great if You Brought to the Table:Project Management Professional (PMP) certificationCertified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)Planning & Scheduling Professional (PSP) certificationExperience with enterprise PMO / EPMO portfolio management tools such as Planview, Clarity, Planisware, ServiceNow SPM, or comparable platforms strongly preferredExperience in enterprise PMO environments or large-scale program managementFamiliarity with Earned Value Management (EVM) and performance tracking methodologiesExperience building portfolio dashboards and reporting frameworksWe'll also need you to:This position directly performs under, supports, or is exposed to a U.S. government contract. To comply with the requirements of that U.S. government contract, applicants for this position must be U.S. citizensBe able to travel up to 10%Work Environment:This position primarily works in an office setting and is largely sedentary with the majority of the position working with a computer. The role typically requires the use of basic office equipment such as a phone, video, computer, keyboard, mouse, and printer.We believe in-person connection drives innovation, strengthens mentorship, and builds culture, while flexibility enables employees to do their best work. Under Iridium's Hybrid Work Policy, employees are expected to work at least three days per week (approximately 60%) in an Iridium office to support collaboration, relationship-building, and professional growth.Additional InformationThis job description outlines the general nature and level of work for this role and is not a comprehensive list of duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Employees may be assigned additional responsibilities as needed.Base Pay Range: $130,000 - $175,000 USDActual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors and this range represents an estimate of compensation at the time of posting. Base salary is only one part of our compensation package for this role. You may also be eligible for company stock and annual bonus. Employee benefits also include medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage; 401(k) retirement plan options; paid time off and paid holidays; paid parental leave; and other discounts and perks.Iridium is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.