Entry Level Portfolio Lead Jobs
New grad portfolio lead jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio or internship work can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Investment & Asset Management, Technology & Software, and Banking & Financial Services, with employers like WorldQuant, Man, and Northwest Bank hiring at this level now.
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About the Opportunity:
We are seeking an experienced Jira Program & Portfolio Management Consultant to support the design, configuration, and implementation of Jira as an enterprise-wide project and portfolio management solution.
In this role, you will collaborate closely with the Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO) to develop a scalable Jira framework that connects strategic business goals with project execution. You will play a key role in standardizing project structures, establishing cross-functional dependencies, implementing governance processes, and developing dashboards that provide leadership with visibility into portfolio performance and strategic priorities.
The ideal candidate combines hands-on Jira configuration expertise with a strong understanding of project, program, and portfolio management (PPM), particularly within complex, cross-functional business environments.
What You'll Do:
- Design and configure Jira to establish relationships between enterprise goals, strategic initiatives, programs, projects, milestones, dependencies, risks, and actions.
- Develop standardized Jira templates and project structures to support consistent execution and reporting across cross-functional initiatives.
- Establish mechanisms to align projects and programs with company goals and strategic priorities, enabling visibility into strategy execution.
- Implement cross-project dependency tracking to identify, manage, and monitor interconnected initiatives and deliverables.
- Configure standardized RAID (Risks, Actions, Issues, and Decisions) management structures to support project governance and decision-making.
- Build executive-level dashboards and portfolio reporting solutions to track program status, project health, milestones, risks, dependencies, goal progress, and escalations.
- Establish and implement Jira governance standards, including naming conventions, custom fields, workflows, statuses, and reporting practices.
- Partner with EPMO leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to translate business requirements into practical, scalable Jira solutions.
- Document configurations, develop user guidance, and provide knowledge transfer to support successful adoption and long-term sustainability.
What We're Looking For:
- Proven hands-on experience configuring and implementing Atlassian Jira for enterprise project, program, and portfolio management.
- Strong expertise in Jira workflows, issue types, custom fields, automation, permissions, dashboards, and reporting capabilities.
- Experience designing Jira hierarchies and establishing relationships between strategic goals, programs, projects, milestones, and cross-project dependencies.
- Demonstrated experience implementing Jira for non-software, cross-functional business projects, beyond traditional Agile software development.
- Solid understanding of project and portfolio management principles, including strategic alignment, milestone tracking, dependency management, RAID management, and governance.
- Experience developing executive-level dashboards and portfolio reporting solutions.
- Ability to translate complex business requirements into scalable, user-friendly Jira configurations.
- Strong communication, analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder-management skills.
- Experience supporting an Enterprise PMO, Transformation Office, or Strategy Execution Office is highly preferred.
- Familiarity with Jira Premium, Advanced Roadmaps, Atlassian Goals, and Jira–Confluence integration is strongly preferred.
- Atlassian certifications are a plus.
What We Offer
At Ingenics, we believe great careers are built on meaningful work, continuous growth, and a supportive environment. Here's what you can expect as part of our team:
Advance Financially
- Competitive compensation
- Annual bonus opportunities
- 3-2-1 Commission Won employee referral incentive
- Regular salary review periods
- 401(k) with company match
- Employer contributions toward healthcare
- Financial education resources
Experience Overall Wellbeing
- Paid time off and company holidays
- Comp Time Program
- Flexible and remote work options (role dependent)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- Team events and employee celebrations
- Community involvement and volunteer opportunities
Grow Professionally
- Work with Fortune 500 clients
- Diverse and challenging project opportunities
- Regular performance and development conversations
- Mentorship and coaching opportunities
- International collaboration across the Ingenics Group
- Skills competency and professional development programs
- Knowledge sharing with global experts
- Global mobility opportunities
Make an Impact
Join a team shaping the future of manufacturing through projects in areas including:
- Digital Transformation
- Factory Design & Simulation
- Intralogistics
- Manufacturing Excellence
- Operational Excellence
- Production Technology & Automation
- Project Management
- Quality & Supplier Management
- Supply Chain Management
About the Opportunity:
We are seeking an experienced Jira Program & Portfolio Management Consultant to support the design, configuration, and implementation of Jira as an enterprise-wide project and portfolio management solution.
In this role, you will collaborate closely with the Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO) to develop a scalable Jira framework that connects strategic business goals with project execution. You will play a key role in standardizing project structures, establishing cross-functional dependencies, implementing governance processes, and developing dashboards that provide leadership with visibility into portfolio performance and strategic priorities.
The ideal candidate combines hands-on Jira configuration expertise with a strong understanding of project, program, and portfolio management (PPM), particularly within complex, cross-functional business environments.
What You'll Do:
- Design and configure Jira to establish relationships between enterprise goals, strategic initiatives, programs, projects, milestones, dependencies, risks, and actions.
- Develop standardized Jira templates and project structures to support consistent execution and reporting across cross-functional initiatives.
- Establish mechanisms to align projects and programs with company goals and strategic priorities, enabling visibility into strategy execution.
- Implement cross-project dependency tracking to identify, manage, and monitor interconnected initiatives and deliverables.
- Configure standardized RAID (Risks, Actions, Issues, and Decisions) management structures to support project governance and decision-making.
- Build executive-level dashboards and portfolio reporting solutions to track program status, project health, milestones, risks, dependencies, goal progress, and escalations.
- Establish and implement Jira governance standards, including naming conventions, custom fields, workflows, statuses, and reporting practices.
- Partner with EPMO leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to translate business requirements into practical, scalable Jira solutions.
- Document configurations, develop user guidance, and provide knowledge transfer to support successful adoption and long-term sustainability.
What We're Looking For:
- Proven hands-on experience configuring and implementing Atlassian Jira for enterprise project, program, and portfolio management.
- Strong expertise in Jira workflows, issue types, custom fields, automation, permissions, dashboards, and reporting capabilities.
- Experience designing Jira hierarchies and establishing relationships between strategic goals, programs, projects, milestones, and cross-project dependencies.
- Demonstrated experience implementing Jira for non-software, cross-functional business projects, beyond traditional Agile software development.
- Solid understanding of project and portfolio management principles, including strategic alignment, milestone tracking, dependency management, RAID management, and governance.
- Experience developing executive-level dashboards and portfolio reporting solutions.
- Ability to translate complex business requirements into scalable, user-friendly Jira configurations.
- Strong communication, analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder-management skills.
- Experience supporting an Enterprise PMO, Transformation Office, or Strategy Execution Office is highly preferred.
- Familiarity with Jira Premium, Advanced Roadmaps, Atlassian Goals, and Jira–Confluence integration is strongly preferred.
- Atlassian certifications are a plus.
What We Offer
At Ingenics, we believe great careers are built on meaningful work, continuous growth, and a supportive environment. Here's what you can expect as part of our team:
Advance Financially
- Competitive compensation
- Annual bonus opportunities
- 3-2-1 Commission Won employee referral incentive
- Regular salary review periods
- 401(k) with company match
- Employer contributions toward healthcare
- Financial education resources
Experience Overall Wellbeing
- Paid time off and company holidays
- Comp Time Program
- Flexible and remote work options (role dependent)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- Team events and employee celebrations
- Community involvement and volunteer opportunities
Grow Professionally
- Work with Fortune 500 clients
- Diverse and challenging project opportunities
- Regular performance and development conversations
- Mentorship and coaching opportunities
- International collaboration across the Ingenics Group
- Skills competency and professional development programs
- Knowledge sharing with global experts
- Global mobility opportunities
Make an Impact
Join a team shaping the future of manufacturing through projects in areas including:
- Digital Transformation
- Factory Design & Simulation
- Intralogistics
- Manufacturing Excellence
- Operational Excellence
- Production Technology & Automation
- Project Management
- Quality & Supplier Management
- Supply Chain Management
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Who's Hiring
- WorldQuant24
- Man4
- Northwest Bank4
- C.H. Robinson2
- DRW1
Top Industries Hiring
- Investment & Asset Management30
- Technology & Software13
- Banking & Financial Services10
- Consulting & Professional Services3
- Construction & Real Estate2
Entry Level Portfolio Lead Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level portfolio lead job?
Build a portfolio that shows you can organize and present work clearly, even if it comes from class projects, freelance gigs, or personal work. Employers hiring at this level look for candidates who understand how to curate and communicate a body of work, demonstrate attention to detail, and can collaborate with creative or product teams. Highlighting any internship, volunteer, or self-directed projects gives you a real edge.
Which companies hire entry level portfolio leads?
Companies hiring entry level portfolio leads right now include WorldQuant, Man, and Northwest Bank, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from agencies, in-house creative teams, and product companies that need organized, detail-oriented candidates to help manage and present creative assets.
Are there remote entry level portfolio lead jobs?
Yes, though on-site and hybrid roles are common at the entry level. About 29% of entry level portfolio lead openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, so candidates who prefer flexibility still have options. Filtering by work setting on Migrate Mate helps you find openings that match your situation quickly.
Are these new grad portfolio lead jobs?
Yes, many of the portfolio lead openings listed here are new grad and junior roles that welcome recent graduates with little or no professional experience. A new grad-friendly posting typically welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internship or class project work, and values a strong portfolio over a long resume. Look for language like "entry level," "junior," or "recent graduates encouraged to apply."
Which industries hire the most entry level portfolio leads?
Entry Level portfolio lead roles concentrate in Investment & Asset Management, Technology & Software, and Banking & Financial Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors tend to drive hiring at this level because they produce high volumes of creative and product work that needs to be organized, curated, and presented to stakeholders or clients.