Portfolio Lead

About the Role
The Portfolio Lead is responsible for defining governing and executing the organizations project and product portfolio ensuring alignment with strategic business priorities financial targets and operational capabilities. The role drives end-to-end portfolio visibility prioritization and value realization across cross-functional initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and maintain a consolidated portfolio of initiatives across business and IT domains

• Drive portfolio prioritization aligned with strategic objectives and resource constraints

• Establish governance frameworks decision boards and reporting standards

• Monitor delivery progress risks dependencies and financial performance

• Enable transparency through portfolio dashboards and executive reporting

• Partner with business stakeholders to translate strategy into funded initiatives

• Ensure consistent demand intake evaluation and approval processes

• Orchestrate cross-program dependencies and escalation management

• Drive continuous improvement of portfolio management practices and tools

Strategic Impact

• Translate business strategy into a prioritized and executable portfolio

• Balance short-term delivery with long-term capability building

Operational Excellence

• Ensure predictable delivery across programs meeting timelines and budgets

• Maintain high data quality and transparency in portfolio reporting

Leadership & Collaboration

• Influence senior stakeholders across business and IT

• Drive alignment across functions such as Supply Chain R&D Manufacturing and Finance

Governance & Decision-Making

• Enable fact-based decisions through structured governance forums

• Escalate risks early and propose mitigation actions

Value Realization

• Track and ensure measurable business outcomes (financial and operational)

• Challenge low-value initiatives and reallocate resources when needed

Experience

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Business Engineering Information Technology or related field

• 8 to 12 years in portfolio management program management or digital transformation

• Proven experience managing large-scale cross-functional portfolios

• Experience in manufacturing semiconductor or complex global environments preferred

Skills Required

• Strong portfolio and program governance expertise

• Financial acumen (business cases ROI tracking cost control)

• Stakeholder management at senior leadership level

• Data-driven decision-making and reporting (e.g. portfolio dashboards)

• Risk and dependency management in complex environments

• Familiarity with tools such as Power BI project portfolio management systems

Leadership Competencies

• Strategic thinking and prioritization

• Strong communication influencing and facilitation skills

• Ability to operate in ambiguity and drive alignment

• Results-oriented with high accountability

Nice to Have

• Experience with Agile and hybrid delivery models

• Knowledge of enterprise architecture and IT delivery frameworks

• Exposure to ESG compliance and regulatory-driven programs

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D&I Statement

As an equal-opportunity employer Nexperia values diversity not just because it is the right thing to do but because diverse teams perform better. We are dedicated to being inclusive and a proof point of this dedication is that we were the main partner of the very first Dutch Paralympic Team NL House during the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all and we consider all applicants fairly as well as providing a safe work environment and reasonable adjustments where requested.

In addition we offer our colleagues the possibility to join employee resource groups such as the Pride Network Group or global and local Womens groups. Nexperia is committed to increasing women in management positions to 30% by 2030.