Sr. Portfolio Manager

Sr. Portfolio Manager (Hybrid Austin TX)

Location: Austin TX (Hybrid 23 days/week onsite)
Compensation: Competitive base bonus benefits

Work Authorization Notice: At this time we are unable to provide immigration sponsorship for this position. Candidates must have current unrestricted authorization to work in the country where the role is based.

About Us

Togetherwork is a $250M recurring revenue SaaS business with over 33 software applications serving 12 vertical markets. We exist to help communities organizations and businesses thrive by delivering software solutions tailored to their unique needs.

With our new headquarters on South Congress in Austin TX we are entering an exciting phase of growth. We work hard and play hard. We love our customers we innovate with purpose and we wont stop until weve delighted every client across the diverse ecosystem we serve.

About This Role

Togetherwork is seeking a highly strategic execution-focused Sr. Portfolio Manager / Chief of Staff to the Chief Product Officer (CPO) to help scale and operationalize our GM Product & Design organization.

This is a high-visibility role that serves as the CPOs right handowning product operating cadence portfolio governance and execution rigor across a complex multi-product SaaS environment. You will ensure that priorities are clearly defined initiatives are well-coordinated and commitments are delivered in alignment with company-wide objectives.

This role is ideal for a seasoned operator who thrives in ambiguity excels at influencing without authority and is energized by building scalable systems that enable teams to deliver consistently at scale.

What Youll Do

Portfolio Strategy & Operating Cadence

• Own and drive the GM Product & Design operating rhythm including:

  • Annual product roadmap planning

  • Product investment proposal reviews

  • Quarterly commitments and delivery reporting

• Partner with the CPO and senior leaders to translate strategy into executable plans.

• Ensure portfolio-level alignment across priorities timelines and dependencies.

• Create clear visibility into initiative health risks and outcomes.

Product Operations & Governance

• Design implement and scale product operations frameworks tools and governance models.

• Standardize planning reporting and execution practices across 30 software products.

• Define and operationalize KPIs delivery metrics and portfolio dashboards.

• Improve predictability accountability and decision-making across teams.

Executive Partnership & Cross-Functional Alignment

• Serve as a trusted advisor to the CPO helping manage priorities and leadership agendas.

• Partner closely with GMs Product VPs Design leaders and Engineering leadership.

• Influence outcomes across teams without direct authority.

• Communicate complex information clearly to executive and senior stakeholder audiences.

Scaling & Special Initiatives

• Support hiring and onboarding of delivery managers and execution-critical roles.

• Lead integration of new acquisitions into core product processes tooling and standards.

• Drive special projects and scaling initiatives on behalf of the CPO.

• Shape a culture of ownership consistency and delivery excellence.

What Youll Bring

Experience

• 58 years of experience in portfolio management product operations management consulting or Chief of Staff type roles.

• Proven success operating in complex multi-product SaaS or technology environments.

• Experience supporting senior or executive leaders in highly cross-functional organizations.

• Demonstrated ownership of planning execution and delivery at scale.

Skills & Capabilities

• Strong understanding of product lifecycle management and portfolio planning practices.

• Experience implementing roadmapping KPI tracking and investment prioritization frameworks.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with executive presence.

• Ability to bridge strategic vision with tactical execution.

• Strong cross-functional collaboration across Product Design Engineering and Business teams.

• Analytical data-informed approach to prioritization and decision-making.

Mindset

• Growth-oriented proactive and energized by building scalable systems.

• Comfortable with ambiguity and creating structure where none exists.

• High ownership accountability and follow-through.

• Passionate about enabling product teams to deliver meaningful outcomes.

• Excited to collaborate in person with peers and leaders in our Austin HQ 23 days per week.

Why This Role Matters

Impact: Influence execution and outcomes across a $250M SaaS portfolio spanning 33 products.

Scale: Help shape how product strategy is translated into delivery across multiple businesses and teams.

Growth: Step into a role with a clear path toward broader Product Operations or Portfolio leadership.

Partnership: Work directly with the CPO and senior leaders on high-impact initiatives.

Culture: Join a high-energy customer-obsessed organization that values accountability and results.

Compensation & Benefits

Base Salary: Competitive
Bonus: Performance-based

Benefits Include:

• Medical dental and vision insurance options

• 100% employer-paid short- and long-term disability

• Basic life insurance

• 401(k) with 100% company match up to 4%

• Flexible paid personal/vacation time built on mutual trust and accountability

• 10 sick days annually

• 10 company-paid holidays

• 6 weeks paid parental leave

Inclusion and Diversity

Togetherwork is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We value diverse backgrounds experiences and perspectives. Employment decisions are made without regard to race color religion gender gender identity sexual orientation disability veteran status age national origin or any other protected category under applicable law.