Agilent Technologies

Portfolio Program Manager, PSD

Agilent Technologies$116K — $219K *
US-Anywhere
+ 2 other locationsRemote
Enterprise Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience in a regulated industry focusing on portfolio management for technology-driven programs.
  • Master's degree in Engineering, Science, or Business Administration; PMP, Agile, or Six Sigma certification preferred.
  • Familiarity with prioritization frameworks like Desirability, Viability, Feasibility (DVF).
  • Proven ability to lead through influence, navigating complex environments while driving organizational change.
  • Excellent communication skills, able to convey complex program goals to varied audiences.

Responsibilities

  • Facilitate Quarterly Portfolio Management with leadership and managers on roadmap prioritization and funding changes.
  • Lead monthly cross-functional meetings to assess project priorities and resource capacity.
  • Ensure adherence to roadmap governance standards and aggregate capacity forecasting.
  • Assess new requests using the DVF framework for intake decisions.
  • Lead Operational Alignment sessions with cross-functional leaders to bolster collaboration.
  • Empower mission teams with a standard DVF framework for consistent project reprioritization.
  • Create Portfolio and Project dashboards for enhanced visibility and reporting.

Benefits

  • Full-time work schedule with remote work options available.
  • Opportunity for bonuses and stock options.
  • Career development opportunities within a high-visibility role.
  • Collaborative work environment with senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
Full Job Description
Come join our Productivity Solutions Division (PSD) PMCoE as a Portfolio and Project Manager. This role will be responsible for accelerating delivery of complex capabilities and programs across the organisation.

We are looking for a personable, strategic, creative problem solver who can influence stakeholders across the organization, lead high-visibility portfolio alignment and governance.

Success in this position requires expertise in managing a unified software portfolio for PSD. This position offers the opportunity to work with VP/GM and PSD Staff and multiple functions to oversee and coordinate a portfolio of software initiatives to enable the outcomes support the strategic goals, business objectives and division growth. This position reports directly to the Director of PMCoE.

Responsibilities:
  • Facilitate Quarterly Portfolio Management with PSD Leadership and Functional Managers on unified software roadmap prioritization and any changes requiring incremental funding or trade-off
  • Facilitate Ongoing, In-Year Prioritization for small incremental changes
  • Lead monthly cross-functional prioritization meetings to evaluate priority of projects and proposals within the portfolio, and assess resource capacity and capacity planning to allow early identification of resource constraints and potential budget trade-offs.
  • Ensure roadmap governance standards are adhered to including aggregate capacity & demand forecasting across portfolio
  • Assess new requests and intake decisions using the DVF framework
  • Lead Operational Alignment sessions with cross functional leaders
  • Mission teams and pods are empowered to reprioritize within their scope, supported by a standard DVF (Desirability, Viability, Feasibility) framework to enable consistent decision making
  • Create Portfolio and Project dashboards for visibility
  • Facilitate portfolio and project review meetings, including working with VP/GM & Staff and Project Leaders to set agenda, lead the meetings and engage to ensure decisions are documented and actions are gathered and addressed.Identify continuous improvement opportunities and support implementation of meaningful improvement for portfolio management, and drive change management


Qualifications

  • 8+ years of relevant experience in a regulated industry, with a focus on portfolio management for complex, technology-driven programs, including strong expertise in roadmap governance, execution, and cross-functional partnership
  • Master's degree in Engineering, Science, or Business Administration (MBA); PMP, Agile, or Six Sigma certification preferred
  • Familiarity with prioritization frameworks (e.g., Desirability, Viability, Feasibility [DVF])
  • Proven ability to lead through influence rather than authority, and to navigate complex environments while driving organizational change
  • Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with demonstrated ability to work effectively in a matrixed organization and influence stakeholders at all levels
  • Outstanding communication skills, including the ability to translate complex program goals into clear, executive-level summaries while also engaging in detailed discussions as needed
  • Strong relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate across organizational boundaries to drive optimal outcomes
  • Experience with portfolio/project management and reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Planview, Asana, Smartsheet, Jira)
  • Strong decision-making, conflict resolution, prioritization, and change management capabilities across cross-business unit (x-BU) teams and leadership
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment; highly adaptable, proactive, and results-oriented problem solver


Additional Details

This job has a full time weekly schedule. It includes the option to work remotely. Applications for this job will be accepted until at least June 24, 2026 or until the job is no longer posted.

The full-time equivalent pay range for this position is $116,800.00 - $219,000.00/yr plus eligibility for bonus, stock and benefits. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. During the hiring process, a recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for a preferred location. Pay and benefit information by country are available at: https://careers.agilent.com/locations

Travel Required:
10% of the Time

Shift:
Day

Duration:
No End Date

Job Function:
Services & Support

About Agilent Technologies

Agilent Technologies is a global leader in life sciences, diagnostics, and applied chemical markets. With more than 50 years of insight and innovation, Agilent instruments, software, services, solutions, and people provide trusted answers to customers' most challenging questions. The company generated revenue of $5.34 billion in fiscal 2020 and employs 16,600 people worldwide.
Learn more about Agilent Technologies
Size
17,400 employees
Market Cap
$44.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$810 million
Founded
1999
5 Year Trend
+8.9%
Revenue
$5.5 billion
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