Senior Portfolio Manager

BetMGM

. Serve as a trusted advisor and partner to the business P&L owner, ensuring portfolio alignment with financial and operational goals .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeRemote • New Jersey • United StatesSenior💰 $133,600 - $178,100 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in program and portfolio management within digital or technology-driven environments, with a strong focus on governance frameworks, financial outcomes, and stakeholder engagement. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, influence decision-making, and navigate complex organizational structures while fostering collaboration and team learning.

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Program ManagementPortfolio ManagementChange ManagementStakeholder InfluencePMO Governance

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Hard Skills

Portfolio Roadmap ManagementKPI DefinitionRisk Mitigation StrategiesBusiness Case DevelopmentFinancial Outcome AnalysisGovernance Framework DesignData-Driven Decision-MakingAnalytical SkillsProject ManagementBudget Management

Soft Skills

LeadershipDiplomacyMotivational SkillsCommunication SkillsCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Portfolio Management ToolsGovernance ModelsBusiness Case Frameworks

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeMBA or Equivalent Experience

Industry Keywords

IGamingSports BettingBusiness Model MechanicsNGRGGRMarginsPayback PeriodsGaming Licensing Requirements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a trusted advisor and partner to the business P&L owner, ensuring portfolio alignment with financial and operational goals
Manage the portfolio roadmap and prioritize initiatives based on business value, financial outcomes, dependencies, and resource availability
Make portfolio-level investment and trade-off decisions, including what to accelerate, pause, or retire
Define and own portfolio success metrics and measurement frameworks
Provide regular portfolio reporting covering health status, risk mitigation, and benefits realization to executive stakeholders
Guide the design of project business cases and charters
Lead business-unit-specific programs from concept through execution, meeting scope, timeline, and budget targets
Define and evolve portfolio governance frameworks and facilitate data-driven decision-making and escalations
Anticipate risks and develop mitigation strategies
Serve as strategic liaison between business stakeholders, product management, engineering, operations, and finance teams
Support business owners in defining KPIs, success criteria, and ROI for major initiatives
Collaborate with project managers to align and holistically report cross-functional activations and business programs
Influence stakeholders, gain buy-in, build coalitions, and motivate cross-functional teams
Define and evolve PMO frameworks, governance models, and operating standards
Ensure PMO standards align with business-specific needs
Build and promote team learning systems and cross-team knowledge sharing

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of experience in program or portfolio management in a digital or technology driven environment
Proven ability to influence without authority, negotiate across senior stakeholder groups and lead through change in a matrixed organization
Strong leadership, diplomacy, and motivational skills with experience leading across business and technology teams
Deep understanding of change management principles and their application in complex environments
Exceptional communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to strategically influence, build coalitions, and motivate action across executive and cross-functional audiences
Demonstrated ability to operate in a fast-paced environment and manage shifting priorities with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset
Strong analytical skills with the ability to navigate ambiguity, synthesize complex or contradictory information, and apply strategic judgment
Demonstrated ability to connect portfolio decisions to financial outcomes, experience operating across enterprise or multi-entity organizational boundaries, with the ability to navigate governance and alignment across parent companies and joint ventures
Collaborative and inclusive mindset with the ability to work effectively across diverse teams
Deep experience with PMO functions, governance models, and portfolio management tools and frameworks, including designing governance structures and business cases
Experience in iGaming, sports betting, or a related industry preferred with working knowledge of business model mechanics (e.g., NGR/GGR, margins, payback periods)
Bachelor’s degree required
MBA or equivalent experience is a plus
Demonstrated ability to coach and develop others, foster team learning, and build cross-functional collaboration systems
Proven ability to remain calm, confident, and productive under ambiguity, fostering perseverance and a positive outlook across teams
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. without immigration sponsorship
Must comply with applicable gaming licensing requirements, including comprehensive background checks where applicable
Must comply with and support BetMGM's responsible gambling policies, procedures, and initiatives

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance
401(k) with company match
Pre-tax spending accounts including health care FSA and commuter savings
Flexible paid time off
Professional development reimbursement and ongoing skills training opportunities
Employee resource groups
Swag, ticket giveaways, and more
Performance-based bonus plan