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.).

• 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 elevate 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.
• Communication:
  Clearly articulate priorities, program health, and strategic implications to…