PMO Portfolio Lead

July 25, 2026

About ToptalToptal is a global network of top talent in business, design, and technology that enables companies to scale their teams, on-demand. With $200+ million in annual revenue and team members based around the globe, Toptal is the world’s largest fully remote workforce.We take the best elements of virtual teams and combine them with a support structure that encourages innovation, social interaction, and fun. We see no borders, move at a fast pace, and are never afraid to break the mold. Job Summary:The Project Management Office (PMO) Portfolio Lead ensures execution quality and acts as the ultimate owner of delivery assurance for our projects. Serving as the first point of escalation, you will focus deeply on project health, ensuring all projects are delivered on time and on budget with a strict “no surprises” philosophy. You will work closely with Project Managers on the ground while feeding critical project intelligence up to Delivery Managers and the Account team. This is a remote position. We do not offer visa sponsorship or assistance. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US at the time of hire. Resumes and communication must be submitted in English. Responsibilities:The following information is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or required skills.Project Execution & Risk Management<ul><li>Ensure delivery readiness of new projects (sales handoff, talent fulfillment and onboarding, setup baseline governance).</li><li>Act as the primary owner for identifying, assessing, and managing project-level risks across your assigned portfolio.</li><li>Evaluate delivery health weekly and ensure consistent reporting cadence (client-facing and internal).</li><li>Identify cost, schedule, and value realization risks, support mitigation planning, and rigorously track and update Risks, Assumptions, Issues, and Dependencies (RAID) logs.</li><li>Own project financials including revenue, margin, and forecasting.</li></ul>Escalation & Communication<ul><li>Serve as the immediate escalation point for complex project roadblocks, intervening before they impact the broader client relationship, while exercising discretion and independent judgment.</li><li>Design and implement early mitigation strategies for identified risk flags.</li><li>Provide clear, data-driven escalations and status updates to Delivery Managers and the Account team to ensure alignment on project realities.</li></ul>Collaboration & Leadership<ul><li>Select and onboard Project Managers and ensure the project team understands the Toptal Project Delivery Methodology.</li><li>Partner with and support embedded Project Managers to ensure day-to-day execution meets quality standards (influence without authority).</li></ul> Qualifications and Job Requirements:<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree is required. Preferably in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or related IT discipline; or equivalent experience.</li><li>Minimum of five (5) years’ experience managing multi-project portfolios.</li><li>PMP certification.</li><li>Experience coordinating across client and internal stakeholder groups.</li><li>Excellent understanding of project management, including methodologies and best practices.</li><li>Ability to connect portfolio financials, project execution, and business value realization into clear management reporting.</li><li>Strong attention to detail and ability to synthesize portfolio-level insights from multiple data sources.</li><li>Strong facilitation and virtual collaboration skills.</li><li>Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.</li><li>Ability to work in a fast-paced, rapidly growing company and handle a wide variety of challenges, deadlines, and a diverse array of contacts.</li><li>You must be a world-class individual contributor to thrive at Toptal. You will not be here just to tell other people what to do.</li></ul> Essential Job Functions<ul><li>Regularly and reliably attend scheduled virtual team meetings on camera.</li><li>Work independently with minimal supervision.</li><li>Use all required digital collaboration tools.</li><li>Prioritize and self-manage workflows and deadlines.</li></ul> US FLSA Classification: Full-Time/ExemptFor candidates who meet the qualifications and job requirements listed above, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. In the US, Toptal’s benefit offerings include participation in a 401(k) retirement plan; medical, dental, and vision health insurance plans; basic life insurance coverage and short-term and long-term disability coverage; access to flexible spending, dependent care, and health savings accounts; access to telehealth virtual doctors; an employee assistance program; and flexible paid time off.

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