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VP, Portfolio and Program Delivery

San Francisco, CA, USFull-time$240k–$270k2026-10-26 → 2026-11-10
Hybrid

Core

Lead the team that turns Product and Engineering strategy into shipped outcomes, ensuring reliability, predictability, and transparency in delivery practices.

Role type

Senior IC VP of Portfolio and Program Delivery

Builds

Product and feature delivery across the company, specifically high-priority cross-functional projects and the Internally Developed Software (IDSW) control framework.

Domain

Financial services / Regulated industry / Software delivery

Required skills

Portfolio management, Technical program management, Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), Program Increment (PI) planning, Software development lifecycle (SDLC), Cost estimation, Risk management, Executive reporting, Team leadership, Stakeholder management

Preferred skills

AI tool integration for planning and delivery, Relevant certifications (SAFe, PMP)

Technologies

SAFe, PI planning tools, IDSW control frameworks

Responsibilities

Own the end-to-end view of the Product and Engineering portfolio; Set standards for planning and tracking delivery timelines; Partner with Business, Product, Engineering, Compliance, and Risk Management teams; Establish consistent approaches to project sizing and cost estimation; Provide clear reporting on portfolio health, risks, and dependencies; Build and coach a high-performing team of Portfolio Delivery Leads and Technical Program Managers; Act as a trusted partner to senior leaders; Foster a culture of transparency and continuous improvement.

Seniority

Executive (VP), hands-on IC with team leadership