Portfolio Lead

LA28 does not provide relocation assistance.

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The Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games will be hosted in Los Angeles, California in 2028, returning to the United States for the first time in over 30 years. 2028 will be the first time LA hosts the Paralympic Games, creating an opportunity to expand awareness, understanding and inclusion of people with disabilities.

LA28, the organizers for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles, is on a mission to create an unparalleled Games experience for athletes, fans, partners, our community and our people. Our vision is to collectively create what’s next through sport, community and the power of our differences.

The 2028 Olympics and Paralympics will represent LA and leverage the strength of our community’s uniqueness and creativity as we collectively work to design a Games that we all want to be a part of. We do this by focusing on people and by inviting everyone into the story of the LA28 Games.

The LA28 organizing committee is an independent, non-profit organization that is privately funded and governed by a board of directors. 

Values and Behaviors:

• Optimism – Embody a positive, enthusiastic, and solution-oriented attitude in everything we do; challenge the status quo, inspire and support one another to achieve our best; have our eyes on the future and believe we can make a meaningful impact
• Integrity – We communicate openly and honestly, listen, and respectfully value multiple perspectives; we do what we say and are accountable for everything we do; we do the right thing, always. Even when it isn’t easy
• Excellence – We hold ourselves to the highest standard and expectations; we live our values and truths and persevere through challenges; we are continuous learners and adapt and pivot with speed to meet changing needs
• Inclusion – We seek to represent, include, empower and level the playing field; our work reflects the communities we serve and the world in which we live; we leverage our platforms to bring awareness to issues relevant to who we are
• Co-Creation – We are authors of a shared story. Everyone contributes their unique voice to our shared mission; we share pride in our accomplishments and ownership of our shortcomings
• Boldness – We embrace creativity, courage and outside-the-box thinking; we are unafraid to take risks, explore unconventional solutions, and learn from the process; we are innovators, disruptors, and challengers of the status quo

Summary

The Portfolio Lead – Enable is part of the Planning and Programs Team reporting into the Project Management Group. This role is responsible for working closely with leaders from the Enable portfolio like Legal, Finance, and People Management to ensure integrated planning and detailed understanding of the status of projects and programs. Reporting to the Senior Director, Strategic Program Management Office, they will manage via dotted line the Business Managers responsible for each functional area’s schedule, adherence to standards, risk management, and dependency management. They will act as the project manager for highly visible cross-functional projects that are impactful to their portfolio.  

 Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain overall integrated view of scope and status across the Enable portfolio (Legal, Finance, Procurement and People Management), working closely with senior leadership in these areas. 

• Implementing the OCOG (Organizing Committee for the Olympic Games) processes, standards, and reporting for project management within the Enable portfolio, including “dotted line” management of Business Managers in each area. 

• Managing and assuring the Enable portfolio roadmap, schedule, RADIO (Risks, Actions, Issues, Decisions, Opportunities) reporting and management, dependency management and status reporting. 

• Setting up and managing the portfolio governance, including forums, project teams, and working groups; defining their terms of reference; managing agendas and forward look management; and overseeing internal communications to the organization.  

• Providing project management expertise and resources within the portfolio to resolve complex cross-functional or cross-program projects and issues. 

Background and Requirements

• 5+ years experience managing complex portfolio of programs or projects with proficiency implementing processes and standards.  

• Broad generalist knowledge across business operations and administration, ideally in a high growth environment.  

• Experience managing and reporting on Risks, Actions, Issues, Decisions, and Opportunities. Demonstrated ability to develop and implement risk mitigation plans and drive consensus when the path forward may be ambiguous.  

• Ability to analyze data to inform senior leadership for decision-making and reporting. This includes excellent presentation preparation skills, attention to detail, and ability to adjust communication to a variety of audiences.  

• Knowledge of setting up and managing governance structures and frameworks, and confidence in owning notes, agendas, and presentations for governance forums. 

• Expertise in using project management tools (SmartSheet experience preferred) 

• Demonstrated commitment to co-creation and collaborative decision-making.

   

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Ability to work On-site in an office environment, based in Los Angeles, CA 

• The majority of work will be conducted in an office setting, requiring extended periods of time using computers, phones, and other office equipment 

Expectations

• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and team members 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective internal and external communications.  

• Strong leadership abilities to guide and mentor project teams and working groups without direct authority. 

• Exceptional organizational skills to manage multiple projects and governance activities. 

• Creative and effective problem-solving skills to address complex cross-functional or cross-program issues. 

• Flexibility to adapt to changing project requirements and priorities. 

• Ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders and teams. 

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to evaluate project progress and make informed decisions. 

• Excellent judgment, knowing when to escalate issues 

• Excellent analytical skills, capable of identifying and prioritizing issues and providing alternative solutions 

Education / Training / Certifications

• Experience working in Management Consulting or business analysis roles. 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, or a related field. 

• Ongoing professional development, certification, or training in program and project management, change management.

Submission Requirements

• An application should be accompanied by the following:
  • a cover letter (optional but strongly recommended) which indicates the Position of interest and addresses the following:
    • Highlights of your experience which specifically prepare you for this position; and
  • How you would contribute to LA28's mission
  • A resume

The annual base salary range for this position is $115,000 - $130,000. The pay scale provided is the range that LA28 reasonably expects to pay as starting base compensation for this role. All LA28 compensation remains subject to final determination based on individual candidate qualifications, experience, or other reasonable criteria consistent with LA28’s operational business needs and applicable law.

LA28 does not provide relocation assistance.

LA28 is committed to operating fair and unbiased recruitment procedures allowing all applicants an equal opportunity for employment, free from discrimination on the basis of religion, race, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, color, ethnic or national origin, or any other classification as may be protected by applicable law. We strive to build a team that is diverse, inclusive and encourages qualified candidates of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities to apply. We assess applications based on relevant skills, education, and experience a candidate can add to our team.