Sr. Portfolio Manager

Sr. Portfolio Manager (Hybrid – Austin, TX)

Location: Austin, TX (Hybrid, 2–3 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 won’t stop until we’ve 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 CPO’s right hand—owning 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 You’ll 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 You’ll Bring

Experience

• 5–8+ 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 Pr