Responsibilities Kforce has a client in Beaverton, OR that is seeking a Portfolio Operations Manager - Innovation. Their Innovation Business Portfolio team is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Portfolio Operations Manager to drive operational excellence across our innovation programs. This role blends strategic product thinking with operational rigor, enabling the company to scale breakthrough ideas into impactful business outcomes. The Portfolio Operations Manager will be responsible for managing portfolio-level operations, supporting product lifecycle execution, and ensuring data-driven decision-making across a diverse set of innovation initiatives. Responsibilities Portfolio & Program Operations: • Manage day-to-day operations of the innovation portfolio, including intake, prioritization, and resource alignment • Maintain and evolve portfolio dashboards, KPIs, and reporting tools to track progress and surface insights • Support sprint planning and backlog grooming in tools like Smartsheet, Miro, and Excel Product & Process Management: • Partner with product managers and innovation leads to define and document workflows, success metrics, and operational standards • Drive continuous improvement by identifying inefficiencies and implementing scalable solutions • Ensure consistency and standardization across tools, templates, and documentation Cross-Functional Collaboration • Act as a liaison between Innovation, Finance, Strategy, and Product teams to align on goals, timelines, and deliverables • Facilitate communication and coordination across global stakeholders, including factory partners and external vendors Data & Compliance • Ensure accurate and timely data entry, reconciliation, and reporting across systems (e.g., SAP, PIM, internal tools) • Support compliance with internal governance and external regulatory requirements Requirements • Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, Product Management, or related field (MBA preferred) • 3-6 years of experience in portfolio operations, product management, or business analysis • Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, vlookups), Smartsheet, and data visualization tools • Experience with SAP, PIM, or similar enterprise systems is a plus • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment with shifting priorities Preferred • Experience in innovation, R&D, or early-stage product development environments • Familiarity with product creation lifecycle and global supply chain operations • Demonstrated ability to influence without authority and drive cross-functional alignment • Preferred tools: Smartsheet, Airtable, Miro, SAP, PIM The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future. We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave. Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law. This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions. Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. By clicking “Apply Today” you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.