Portfolio Lead

About the Role
The Portfolio Lead is responsible for defining, governing, and executing the organization’s 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

Expectations

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

Bachelor’s or Master’s 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

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 Women's groups. Nexperia is committed to increasing women in management positions to 30% by 2030.