Portfolio Operations Lead, Indoor Retail

Portfolio Operations Leader

The Portfolio Operations Leader drives solution and product performance within Indoor Retail through advanced P&L management, prioritization and execution of new product implementation into our factories, recommending and implementing FPP (80 / 20) behavior, and serves as a liaison between the General Management team and our various internal stakeholders (Operations, Finance, etc.). This is a hybrid role. Preferred locations : 1) Raleigh, NC 2) Greensboro, NC 3) Remote.

Responsibilities

Plant Participation

• Regularly participate in relevant factory meetings to keep the GM group informed of opportunities and concerns within the operational environment, enabling proactive problem-solving.
• Lead the implementation of new product processes (such as operational lines or software introductions) that require support from the product group within operational facilities.
• Facilitate monthly and quarterly SPR reviews, including Gate Reviews and Red Program Reviews.
• Oversee the PI process and prioritize accordingly.
• Manage Commercial and New Product Development milestones.

Financial Management

Drive FPP Simplification Input to Platform Roadmap and Lifecycle

Governance & Decision-Making

Team Enablement

M&A and Partner Technologies

Who You Are (Qualifications)

Required Skills / Qualifications / Certifications / Tech Stack

Deliverables

Product P&L management, margin expansion, and lifecycle simplification.

Visual managed tool listing prioritized program list (PPL)

PPL aligned to Convenience Retail strategy and resource allocation

Ensure alignment of SPR gates to evaluate program readiness for investment decisions, commercialization and product lifecycle

Review programs off-track proposing solutions, resource asks and portfolio / regional implications

Run quarterly / monthly SPR reviews

Outcomes

High degree of alignment among finance, operations, and product focused teams

Investment decisions and program prioritization linked to overall Convenience Retail and Vontier strategy

Increased Revenue and Operating Profit through FPP mindset

Accelerate time to revenue, optimize investments

Resource efficiency and utilization across portfolios

Competencies

Strategic Thinking : Ability to align portfolio decisions with long-term business strategy.

Leadership & Influence : Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and drive decision-making.

Lean Fundamentals : Proficiency in VBS tools such as Focused Prioritization Planning, Value Stream Mapping, Standard Work, and Kaizen.

Customer-Centricity : Apply Voice of the Customer insights to prioritize high-value programs.

Rapid Decision-Making : Enable fast, transparent decisions through clear governance and data-driven insights.

Growth Mindset : Champion continuous improvement and innovation across the portfolio.

Communication : Clearly articulate priorities, program health, and strategic implications to leadership and teams.