Principal Delivery Manager, Portfolio

Mission Lane

. Own the delivery strategy and model for Portfolio Management, including planning, tracking, reviewing, and executive communication .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $145,000 - $188,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in delivering complex, cross-functional programs and establishing effective delivery structures and engagement models. Strong ability to communicate with executive leadership and guide teams through challenges while fostering collaboration across organizations.

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Delivery Strategy OwnershipCross-Functional Program ManagementExecutive-Level CommunicationCoaching and Guiding Delivery ProfessionalsDelivery Metrics Definition

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Hard Skills

Program DeliveryDelivery Structure DevelopmentEngagement Model CreationDelivery Metrics DefinitionExecution PlanningRelease PlanningCross-Team CoordinationProblem Resolution

Soft Skills

Facilitation SkillsCoaching SkillsCommunication Skills

Industry Keywords

Portfolio ManagementCross-Functional InitiativesOrganizational ImpactDelivery StandardsStakeholder Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the delivery strategy and model for Portfolio Management, including planning, tracking, reviewing, and executive communication
Reimagine delivery practices to drive faster organizational impact as technology and working models shift
Lead delivery discovery for multi-team initiatives, scoping and de-risking large commitments before work begins
Coordinate across Portfolio Management teams, surfacing dependencies and unknowns early
Identify and drive resolution of complex cross-team problems
Own the Portfolio Management engagement model, including execution planning, release planning, and alignment with executive leadership
Establish delivery standards based on recurring themes across the work
Provide informal guidance to fellow Delivery Managers through coaching and example

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of experience delivering complex, cross-functional programs, including initiatives spanning multiple organizations
Track record of building delivery structure, processes, or engagement models where no established approach existed, and seeing them adopted
Experience defining delivery metrics or standards later adopted beyond the originating team
Experience coordinating across organizations, anticipating unknowns, and handling late changes without disrupting the work
Strong executive-level communication and facilitation skills
Experience informally guiding or coaching other delivery professionals without formal management authority
Ability to travel ~4+ times per year for high quality in person collaboration
Mission Lane is not sponsoring new applicant employment authorization

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual incentive program participation
Equity program participation
Paid time off
401(k) match
Monthly wellness stipend
Health insurance options
Dental insurance options
Vision insurance options
Disability coverage
Paid parental leave
Flexible spending account for childcare and healthcare
Life insurance
Remote-first work environment