Kforce has a client in Beaverton, OR that is seeking a Portfolio Operations Manager - Innovation. Their Innovation Business Portfolio team is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Portfolio Operations Manager to drive operational excellence across our innovation programs. This role blends strategic product thinking with operational rigor, enabling the company to scale breakthrough ideas into impactful business outcomes. The Portfolio Operations Manager will be responsible for managing portfolio-level operations, supporting product lifecycle execution, and ensuring data-driven decision-making across a diverse set of innovation initiatives. Responsibilities Portfolio & Program Operations: * Manage day-to-day operations of the innovation portfolio, including intake, prioritization, and resource alignment * Maintain and evolve portfolio dashboards, KPIs, and reporting tools to track progress and surface insights * Support sprint planning and backlog grooming in tools like Smartsheet, Miro, and Excel Product & Process Management: * Partner with product managers and innovation leads to define and document workflows, success metrics, and operational standards * Drive continuous improvement by identifying inefficiencies and implementing scalable solutions * Ensure consistency and standardization across tools, templates, and documentation Cross-Functional Collaboration * Act as a liaison between Innovation, Finance, Strategy, and Product teams to align on goals, timelines, and deliverables * Facilitate communication and coordination across global stakeholders, including factory partners and external vendors Data & Compliance * Ensure accurate and timely data entry, reconciliation, and reporting across systems (e.g., SAP, PIM, internal tools) * Support compliance with internal governance and external regulatory requirements