Portfolio Lead

Herndon, VA

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced individual to fill the role of Portfolio Lead. As a Portfolio Lead, you will play a key role in ensuring exceptional program delivery for all efforts within the portfolio and portfolio growth / business development related to the portfolio. This position requires a deep understanding of operations, program management, mission requirements, business development, and the ability to lead and grow a team in delivering high-quality solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Portfolio Management

  • Oversee and manage the entire portfolio, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and customer expectations.
  • Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of the customers mission needs and related requirements.
  • Lead cross-functional teams in the planning, execution, and delivery of projects and programs within the portfolio.
  • Uphold a standard of excellence in everything we deliver and ensure efforts are completed on time, within scope, and meet the highest standards.

Customer Focus

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with customer, understanding their needs and providing strategic solutions.
  • Ensure delivery excellence by meeting or exceeding customer expectations on all contracts and engagements.
  • Implement customer feedback mechanisms to continually improve service delivery and customer satisfaction.
  • Work with the Program Management team to address and resolve any customer issues or concerns promptly and effectively.

Team Leadership and Development

  • Build and lead a high-performing team, providing mentorship and enabling growth for team members.
  • Promote a collaborative and inclusive work environment that motivates and retains top talent.
  • Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements, as well as company policies and standards.

Strategic Growth

  • Develop and execute a comprehensive growth strategy aligned with the company's overall goals and objectives.
  • Lead a growth approach focused on excellent delivery and identifying solutions to support expanded mission impact with your customers.
  • Identify new business opportunities, partners and market trends to drive sustainable growth.
  • Develop and cultivate meaningful and effective relationships with partners in the related market in pursuit of Clarity’s growth goals.

Financial Performance

  • Ensure updated forecasts and projections for all contacts within the Portfolio
  • Provide inputs into the financial planning process and propose realistic data-driven financial targets.
  • Manage programs and projects to ensure they meet the company's financial targets. Analyze financial performance, and make data-driven decisions to enhance revenue and margin growth.
  • Oversee pricing strategies and contract negotiations to ensure profitability while maintaining competitive edge.

Risk Management

  • Identify potential risks and issues within the portfolio and develop mitigation strategies.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and security standards.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field. An MBA or equivalent advanced degree is preferred.

Experience: Recommended minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in government contracting, with at least 10 years in a senior leadership role within the DoD sector.  Proven experience in leading defense or intelligence community projects.

Skills and Competencies:

  • Strong understanding of military operations, IT systems, and cybersecurity.
  • Excellent leadership and communication skills.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
  • Project management certification (PMP, DAWIA, PRINCE2) is desirable.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Background in Agile software development or Scale Agile Framework (SAFe) is desirable. 

Working Conditions

The position is hybrid and requires frequent travel to Clarity office locations, customer sites, and industry events.

The role demands flexibility to respond to urgent business or operational support needs that may occur outside of regular working hours.

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