Product Portfolio Manager Jobs
Product Portfolio Manager jobs are open across technology, healthcare, financial services, and consumer goods, from mid-level to director and VP, with specializations in product lifecycle management, roadmap strategy, and cross-functional portfolio governance. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Job Description
- Lead an assigned portfolio of technology products and services, ensuring alignment with agency priorities, enterprise strategies, and business outcomes.
- Partner with agency leadership, business stakeholders, and Executive Technology Officers to define priorities, evaluate solutions, and guide technology investments.
- Manage the full product lifecycle, including strategy, roadmap development, prioritization, delivery, release planning, and continuous improvement.
- Provide lead-worker guidance and mentorship to product management staff while supporting effective delivery across the portfolio.
- Lead cross-functional Fusion Teams and coordinate business, technical, and vendor resources to successfully deliver technology solutions.
- Monitor portfolio performance, financials, risks, and compliance requirements, providing recommendations and regular updates to leadership.
- Experience managing technology products and overseeing the full product lifecycle from strategy through delivery and continuous improvement.
- Experience leading complex portfolios, programs, or technology initiatives and balancing competing priorities.
- Ability to build strong partnerships and facilitate decisions among business leaders, stakeholders, and technical teams.
- Experience providing leadership, mentoring, or day-to-day guidance to product management or technology professionals.
- Knowledge of agile product management practices, governance processes, budgeting, and vendor management.
- Strong communication, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills with a focus on delivering business value through technology.
Working Arrangement:
This position requires onsite work in Des Moines, IA each week. Employees meeting all expectations of their work responsibilities may request remote work and develop a hybrid/remote schedule collaboratively with their manager.
Please note, candidates for this position must reside in the state of Iowa at the time of starting the role.
The Department of Management, Division of Information Technology provides adaptable, secure, and cost-effective technology services and solutions to support the agencies across the State of Iowa, trusted partners, and citizens. We are responsible for managing all IT assets, projects, and resources to deliver top-tier technology support and expertise across the enterprise. Our strength is driven by the skills, talents, and diversity of our people.
- Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System (IPERS)
- Retirement Investors Club (RIC)
- Flexible Working Environment- Work from Home Opportunities
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Vacation Leave
- Sick Leave
- Paid Holidays
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- After a conditional offer of employment has been made, and as the final step in the hiring process, candidates for this position will be subject to a background investigation, which may include but may not be limited to a verification of a candidate’s education, previous employment/work history, contact of personal references, motor vehicle records, and a criminal history check (including through Federal, State, or Local criminal justice agencies).
- Information gathered as part of such background investigation will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by Iowa Code section 22.7, 8B.4A, and other applicable laws, rules, and regulations; provided that, to the extent permitted by applicable law, such information shall be available to candidates upon request.
E-Verify and Right to Work
The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visit www.e-verify.gov.
Job Classification: Information Technology Enterprise Expert 1
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:
- Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in any field, and experience equal to six years of full-time work in application development and database management, business analysis, systems and network administration, technical training and reporting, IT vendor and purchasing management, IT project management, IT product management, system testing and quality assurance, mainframe and platform administration, and/or information technology security.
- All of the following (a and b): (a) Eight years of full-time work experience in application development and database management, business analysis, systems and network administration, technical training and reporting, IT vendor and purchasing management, IT project management, IT product management, system testing and quality assurance, mainframe and platform administration, and/or information technology security; and (b) Either of the following:
- Eighteen semester hours from an accredited college or university in one or more of the specialty areas listed in part a; or
- Certification from an authorized educational institution/major computer or software producer in one or more of the specialty areas listed in part a.
- A total of ten years of education and/or full-time experience in application development and database management, business analysis, systems and network administration, technical training and reporting, IT vendor and purchasing management, IT project management, IT product management, system testing and quality assurance, mainframe and platform administration, and/or information technology security, where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university coursework in any field equals one year of full-time experience.
- Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes two years of full-time work as an Information Technology Specialist 5.
For additional information, please click on this link to view the job description.
Job Description
- Lead an assigned portfolio of technology products and services, ensuring alignment with agency priorities, enterprise strategies, and business outcomes.
- Partner with agency leadership, business stakeholders, and Executive Technology Officers to define priorities, evaluate solutions, and guide technology investments.
- Manage the full product lifecycle, including strategy, roadmap development, prioritization, delivery, release planning, and continuous improvement.
- Provide lead-worker guidance and mentorship to product management staff while supporting effective delivery across the portfolio.
- Lead cross-functional Fusion Teams and coordinate business, technical, and vendor resources to successfully deliver technology solutions.
- Monitor portfolio performance, financials, risks, and compliance requirements, providing recommendations and regular updates to leadership.
- Experience managing technology products and overseeing the full product lifecycle from strategy through delivery and continuous improvement.
- Experience leading complex portfolios, programs, or technology initiatives and balancing competing priorities.
- Ability to build strong partnerships and facilitate decisions among business leaders, stakeholders, and technical teams.
- Experience providing leadership, mentoring, or day-to-day guidance to product management or technology professionals.
- Knowledge of agile product management practices, governance processes, budgeting, and vendor management.
- Strong communication, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills with a focus on delivering business value through technology.
Working Arrangement:
This position requires onsite work in Des Moines, IA each week. Employees meeting all expectations of their work responsibilities may request remote work and develop a hybrid/remote schedule collaboratively with their manager.
Please note, candidates for this position must reside in the state of Iowa at the time of starting the role.
The Department of Management, Division of Information Technology provides adaptable, secure, and cost-effective technology services and solutions to support the agencies across the State of Iowa, trusted partners, and citizens. We are responsible for managing all IT assets, projects, and resources to deliver top-tier technology support and expertise across the enterprise. Our strength is driven by the skills, talents, and diversity of our people.
- Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System (IPERS)
- Retirement Investors Club (RIC)
- Flexible Working Environment- Work from Home Opportunities
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Vacation Leave
- Sick Leave
- Paid Holidays
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- After a conditional offer of employment has been made, and as the final step in the hiring process, candidates for this position will be subject to a background investigation, which may include but may not be limited to a verification of a candidate’s education, previous employment/work history, contact of personal references, motor vehicle records, and a criminal history check (including through Federal, State, or Local criminal justice agencies).
- Information gathered as part of such background investigation will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by Iowa Code section 22.7, 8B.4A, and other applicable laws, rules, and regulations; provided that, to the extent permitted by applicable law, such information shall be available to candidates upon request.
E-Verify and Right to Work
The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visit www.e-verify.gov.
Job Classification: Information Technology Enterprise Expert 1
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:
- Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in any field, and experience equal to six years of full-time work in application development and database management, business analysis, systems and network administration, technical training and reporting, IT vendor and purchasing management, IT project management, IT product management, system testing and quality assurance, mainframe and platform administration, and/or information technology security.
- All of the following (a and b): (a) Eight years of full-time work experience in application development and database management, business analysis, systems and network administration, technical training and reporting, IT vendor and purchasing management, IT project management, IT product management, system testing and quality assurance, mainframe and platform administration, and/or information technology security; and (b) Either of the following:
- Eighteen semester hours from an accredited college or university in one or more of the specialty areas listed in part a; or
- Certification from an authorized educational institution/major computer or software producer in one or more of the specialty areas listed in part a.
- A total of ten years of education and/or full-time experience in application development and database management, business analysis, systems and network administration, technical training and reporting, IT vendor and purchasing management, IT project management, IT product management, system testing and quality assurance, mainframe and platform administration, and/or information technology security, where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university coursework in any field equals one year of full-time experience.
- Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes two years of full-time work as an Information Technology Specialist 5.
For additional information, please click on this link to view the job description.
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Who's Hiring
- CVS Health19
- Tyler Technologies10
- JPMorganChase9
- Clayco3
- Intuit3
Top Industries Hiring
- Banking & Financial Services
- Fintech
- Investment & Asset Management
- Medical Devices
- Electronics & Hardware
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in product portfolio manager jobs.
- Five or more years of product management or product strategy experience
- Demonstrated experience managing a portfolio of multiple concurrent products or initiatives
- Proficiency with roadmap and portfolio management tools such as Aha, ProductPlan, or Jira
- Strong cross-functional stakeholder management across engineering, finance, and go-to-market teams
- Experience applying portfolio prioritization frameworks to investment and resource allocation decisions
- Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or a related field, with an MBA preferred for senior roles
Tips for Your Product Portfolio Manager Job Search
Quantify portfolio scope on your resume
Hiring managers for product portfolio managers want to see the size and complexity you've owned. State the number of concurrent product lines you managed, the stage gates you governed, and how your prioritization decisions affected revenue or resource allocation.
Highlight your prioritization frameworks explicitly
Generic resume bullets about 'managing priorities' won't land. Name the exact frameworks you've used, whether RICE, weighted scoring, opportunity scoring, or a custom model, and show how you applied them to resolve competing product investments.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists product portfolio manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that name your industry vertical
Portfolio management looks different in SaaS versus medical devices versus financial services. Search for openings that name your vertical explicitly, since your domain knowledge of regulatory constraints or go-to-market cycles is a differentiator most generalist candidates can't match.
Prepare a portfolio review case for interviews
Many product portfolio manager interviews include a whiteboard or take-home exercise asking you to rationalize a fictional portfolio. Practice explaining why you would sunset, invest in, or hold specific products using business data, not just gut instinct.
Negotiate scope alongside compensation
When you receive an offer, clarify the number of product lines in scope, your authority over resource allocation, and whether you have direct reports. Ambiguity here leads to a role that undercuts the seniority you were hired for.
Product Portfolio Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most product portfolio managers?
The most active employers for product portfolio managers right now are CVS Health, Tyler Technologies, and JPMorganChase, and the most openings are in California, Texas, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is particularly concentrated in technology, healthcare, and financial services organizations managing large, multi-product lines.
How many product portfolio manager jobs are remote?
About 79% of product portfolio manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the role's reliance on digital collaboration tools and cross-functional coordination that translates well to distributed work. Roles focused on strategic planning and roadmap governance tend to be more remote-friendly than those requiring frequent in-person executive stakeholder alignment.
How do you become a product portfolio manager?
Start by building several years of individual product management experience so you understand the full product lifecycle from discovery to launch. Move into roles that require you to coordinate across multiple products or business units, then actively seek out opportunities to run portfolio reviews, manage trade-off decisions, and present investment recommendations to senior leadership. Developing financial acumen and executive communication skills accelerates the path significantly.
Can you get a product portfolio manager job with little experience?
Breaking in with little experience is possible if you've managed multiple workstreams, led cross-functional programs, or owned a product roadmap that touched several teams. Frame your experience around portfolio-level thinking: show that you've made trade-off decisions across competing priorities, not just executed on a single product. Roles titled associate product portfolio manager or portfolio analyst are realistic entry points.
What does the product portfolio manager interview process look like?
Most processes include an initial screening call, a hiring manager conversation focused on your portfolio experience and prioritization approach, and a panel round with cross-functional stakeholders from engineering, finance, and marketing. Many companies add a case study or take-home exercise where you're asked to evaluate and rationalize a mock portfolio. Senior roles often include a presentation to a VP or C-suite panel as a final step.
Where can I find and apply to product portfolio manager jobs?
You can find and apply to product portfolio manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your industry background and seniority level, then apply directly to each listing that fits your experience.
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