Portfolio Manager

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Detroit, MI, USA
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Fintech • Real Estate • Sales • Financial Services
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The Role
Facilitates portfolio work intake, prioritization, governance, and value realization. Develops portfolio metrics, reporting, tools, and process improvements; communicates progress and commitments to stakeholders; drives collaboration and adoption of Lean and SAFe practices; identifies Agile coaching opportunities; aligns release trains and business teams; and supports data-driven investment and business decisions.
Summary Generated by Built In
As the Portfolio Manager, you'll facilitate the work intake process for a given portfolio of work (business area, company, etc.) and guide stakeholders through the process to prioritize the highest value work for teams to execute. You'll document, analyze and communicate commitments and results while measuring value realization for work completed.
About the r ole
  • Apply L ean portfolio management methodology, standards and governance
  • Develop best practices and tools to drive business outcomes and create visibility
  • Keep business areas and stakeholders informed of progress and changes through written and verbal communication
  • Drive collaboration among stakeholders for timely decision making
  • Promote process changes and gain adoption on new processes pertaining to intake and prioritization
  • Define and create portfolio execution performance metrics and reporting
  • Seek data and reporting efficiency opportunities and implement automation where possible
  • Educate engaged teams and business stakeholders on the portfolio intake and prioritization processes
  • Understand and promote Scaled Agile Framework ( SAFe ) best practices
  • Identify Agile coaching opportunities and proactively engage coaches effectively
  • Drive alignment across release trains and business teams to optimize results
  • Set and manage client expectations
  • Maintain a solid understanding of the mortgage and technology industries

About y ou
Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor ' s degree in information systems, economics, supply chain or significant relevant experience
  • 2 years of experience managing repeatable projects, operations or similar body of work that requires strong organizational, systems thinking and process design skill
  • 1 year of L ean portfolio management experience
  • 1 year of A gile portfolio operations experience
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficiency in the Microsoft O ffice suite

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with Team Foundation Server (TFS) (preferred) or a similar work management tool ( e.g., Jira)
  • Experience with reporting and analytics tools (Power BI)
  • Completion of a SAFe Lean Portfolio Manag e ment (LPM) course
  • SAFe LPM Certification
  • PMI Portfolio Management Professional Certification
  • Understanding of investment horizons and the ability to analyze trends and create visibility to drive key business decisions
  • Familiar with strategy and investment funding practices to guide business agility

What y ou'll g et
Our team members fuel our strategy, innovation and growth, so we ensure the health and well-being of not just you, but your family, too! We go above and beyond to give you the support you need on an individual level and offer all sorts of ways to help you live your best life. We are proud to offer eligible team members perks and health benefits that will help you have peace of mind. Simply put: We've got your back. Check out our full list of Benefits and Perks.
About u s
Rocket is a Detroit-based company made up of businesses that provide simple, fast and trusted digital solutions for complex transactions. The name comes from our flagship business, now known as Rocket Mortgage®, which was founded in 1985. Today, we're a publicly traded company involved in many different industries, including mortgages, fintech, real estate and more. We're insistently different in how we look at the world and are committed to an inclusive workplace where every voice is heard. Apply today to join a team that offers career growth, amazing benefits and the chance to work with leading industry professionals.
This job description is an outline of the primary responsibilities of this position and may be modified at the discretion of the c ompany at any time. Decisions related to employment are not based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. The c ompany provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations in completing the application and/or participating in the application process should contact a member of the Human Resources team, at [email protected] .

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in information systems, economics, supply chain, or significant relevant experience
  • At least 2 years of experience managing repeatable projects, operations, or similar work requiring organizational, systems-thinking, and process-design skills
  • At least 1 year of Lean portfolio management experience
  • At least 1 year of Agile portfolio operations experience
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite
  • Experience with Team Foundation Server or a similar work management tool such as Jira
  • Experience with reporting and analytics tools such as Power BI
  • Completion of a SAFe Lean Portfolio Management course
  • SAFe Lean Portfolio Management certification
  • PMI Portfolio Management Professional certification
  • Understanding of investment horizons and ability to analyze trends and create visibility for business decisions
  • Familiarity with strategy and investment funding practices supporting business agility

Rocket Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage includes premium medical plans, disability/life insurance, no‑cost mental health support, and access to onsite or virtual care, with a 100% company‑paid medical plan option noted. Wellness and nutrition resources further bolster the offering.
  • Parental & Family Support Parental leave, fertility coverage (including IVF), adoption/foster assistance, childcare subsidies, and Care.com membership are emphasized. Many benefits are presented as effective on day one, underscoring breadth and immediacy.
  • Equity Value & Accessibility An employee stock purchase plan offers a 15% discount with quarterly enrollment and contributions up to 15% of eligible earnings. This provides accessible ownership alongside cash compensation.

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The Company
HQ: Detroit, Michigan
14,200 Employees
Year Founded: 1985

What We Do

We’re a Detroit-based company obsessed with helping our clients achieve the dream of homeownership and financial freedom. Our flagship business, now known as Rocket Mortgage, was founded by Dan Gilbert in 1985. Since then, we’ve revolutionized the mortgage industry – twice – and taken our place as the industry leader. Today, the Rocket brand is synonymous with providing simple, fast and trusted digital solutions for complex transactions. When you need a mortgage, a real estate agent or a personal loan, Rocket gets you there fast.

Why Work With Us

Powered by AI and driven by human ingenuity, our trailblazing teams create endless pathways toward a future of possibility. By pairing relentless innovation with real empathy, we’re building the future of homeownership – together.

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