Portfolio Strategy & Innovation - Strategy & Portfolio Insights Lead (Manager) - C_MAT

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Manager to lead portfolio strategy and insights for Consulting Services innovation. This individual will translate portfolio performance, strategic priorities, market signals, and stakeholder input into recommendations for leadership; shape governance and investment frameworks; and lead the change and engagement required to operationalize major portfolio decisions.

Recruiting for this role ends on 11/13/2026.

The Team

The Portfolio Strategy, Governance & Change Mgmt team shapes where Consulting Services innovation invests - setting portfolio strategy, evolving governance frameworks, and leading the stakeholder engagement and change management that keep the network aligned to strategic priorities.

Work you'll do

This role gives leadership the clear-eyed view needed to decide where the innovation portfolio should go next, and leads the governance and change work that makes those decisions real. Key tasks include:

• Develop a forward-looking point of view on the composition, performance, and health of the innovation portfolio
• Integrate portfolio performance, strategic priorities, external signals, and stakeholder feedback into clear leadership recommendations
• Own the Portfolio Analysis and Insights process, including recurring insight products for leadership
• Lead executive portfolio reviews and prepare decision-oriented briefing materials
• Provide executive stakeholder briefing support on portfolio, investment, and governance decisions
• Guide the Portfolio Intelligence & Enablement Senior Consultant on recurring intelligence products
• Shape and evolve governance frameworks, stage-gate criteria, investment principles, and portfolio definitions to improve decision-making
• Partner with the Product & Platform and Portfolio Reporting & Insights teams to translate strategic needs into data, workflow, reporting, and product requirements
• Lead stakeholder engagement and change planning for significant governance, portfolio, or operating-model changes, including change communication plans for major rollouts

The successful candidate would possess these skills:

• Strong executive presence and clear, concise communication, with structured, hypothesis-driven problem-solving skills

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Strategy, Economics, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
• 6+ years of experience in strategy, consulting, or portfolio management
• Demonstrated 2+ years of experience briefing senior / executive stakeholders
• 2+ years of experience shaping or influencing governance frameworks or operating models
• Ability to travel 0-10%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

Preferred:

• MBA or another graduate degree in Business, Strategy, Finance, or a related field
• Experience with innovation investment, venture, corporate development, or portfolio management processes
• Familiarity with market intelligence or competitive analysis practices
• Change management experience for large-scale rollouts

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $134,500-$265,100.

You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

Deloitte is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruiting process, please direct your inquiries to the Global Call Center (GCC) at USTalentCICInbox@deloitte.com.

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Benefits

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Our people and culture

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Professional development

From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe there's always room to learn. We offer opportunities to build new skills, take on leadership opportunities and connect and grow through mentorship. From on-the-job learning experiences to formal development programs, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their career.

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Qualified applicants with criminal histories, including arrest or conviction records, will be considered for employment in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, City of Los Angeles's Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. See notices of various fair chance hiring and ban-the-box laws where available. Fair Chance Hiring and Ban-the-Box Notices | Deloitte US Careers

Requisition code: 371597

Job ID 371597

Client-provided location(s): Atlanta, GA, Kansas City, MO, Houston, TX, Boston, MA, Detroit, MI, Seattle, WA, Indianapolis, IN, San Diego, CA, Pittsburgh, PA, San Francisco, CA, Philadelphia, PA, New York, NY, Cleveland, OH, Charlotte, NC, Sacramento, CA, Tampa, FL, Los Angeles, CA, Austin, TX, Nashville, TN, Miami, FL, Dallas, TX, Denver, CO, Chicago, IL, Cincinnati, OH, San Jose, CA, Tempe, AZ, Arlington, VA, Costa Mesa, CA, Darien, CT

Job ID: Deloitte-371597

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2026-10-30T20:30:29