Portfolio Operations Lead, Indoor Retail

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.).

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

+ Prepare regular financial and operational reviews for weekly management discussions to ensure teams remain on track.

+ Monitor trends and benchmarks critical to achieving top- and bottom-line performance for the P&L.

+ Drive FPP Simplification Input to Platform Roadmap and Lifecycle

+ Simplify and prioritize programs in alignment with profit & loss (P&L) investment expectations across the solution stack and regions.

+ Enable rapid decision-making and empower teams to propose solutions and escalate risks.

+ Collaborate with Product Managers to drive mid- and long-term growth of respective products through Marketing-Led Opportunities (MLOs).Governance & Decision-Making

+ Manage review agendas, driving decisions and follow-up actions.

+ Deploy Vontier Business System tools to enhance portfolio strategy execution.

Team Enablement

+ Coach teams on gate criteria and review readiness.

+ Promote transparency, accountability, and cross-functional collaboration.

M&A and Partner Technologies

+ Support commercialization of products.

+ Manage deal desk processes.

+ Who You Are (Qualifications)
Required Skills / Qualifications / Certifications / Tech Stack Essential

+ 6+ years proven experience in portfolio management, product strategy, or business operations.

+ 5+ years strong leadership and facilitation skills across cross-functional teams.

+ Demonstrated understanding of Product Improvement, Lifecycle management, Daily Management and Process Improvement frameworks for integrated solutions.

+ Ability to manage complex investment decisions and resource trade-offs.

+ Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Preferable

+ Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field.

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.

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