06th April, 2026
For more than three decades, Strategic Data Systems (SDS) has been a software consultancy firm specializing in strategy, technology, and business transformation for Fortune 100 companies, mid-sized firms, and startups. At SDS, we empower our development teams to address our clients' critical business challenges by leveraging cutting edge technologies. If you seek a workplace where your contributions are truly appreciated, then SDS is the company for you. Join us today to work alongside fellow development specialists and become a crucial part of our dynamic and cohesive community.
Job Title: Portfolio Operations Specialist Level II
Location: Cincinnati, OH (Blue Ash, ONSITE)
Years of Experience: 3-7
Contract Length: 12m contract-to-hire
What You'll Do
Responsible for managing one or more functional areas of Portfolio Operations within a product led organization that include the following but not limited to capital allocation, capital budget governance, operating budget governance, capacity management, vendor performance governance and contracts management.
Under general supervision of a Portfolio Ops Manager and in conjunction with the Principal Portfolio Ops Manager, lead and direct activities related to one or more Portfolio Operations function while also building expertise in other functions.
The functional areas include: - Operating budgets
- Capital budgets
- Contract management
- Capacity / Resource planning
- Estimating for business cases
Minimum Position Qualifications: - 3-7 years of overall experience
- Proven track record of delivering objectives on time and within budget
- Proven problem solving and organizational skills
- Excellent communication and presentation skills to effectively communicate information to customers and to all levels with the organization
- Should be able to participate in audits and other functionally related activities
- Should develop a mindset of driving data driven decisions and support other stakeholders in the same as well
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee all aspects of assigned portfolio functional area
- Responsible for identifying, understanding scope of work, organization of work and developing delivery plan and approach
- Participate in audits and other functionally related activities.
- Lead and manage conversations with leaders across the organization as needed
- Develop a mindset of driving data driven decisions and support other stakeholders in likewise skill development
- Influence the culture of continuous improvement of delivery methodologies and effectively lead large scale organization
- Set target deadlines and clear predictability and monitor and summarize progress of tasks
What You'll Get SDS, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
- Competitive base salary
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
- Optional life and disability insurance provided
- 401(k) with a company match and optional profit sharing
- Paid vacation time
- Paid Bench time
- Training allowance offering
- You'll be eligible to earn referral bonuses!
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