Principal Portfolio Manager

Posted 16 Days Ago
Be an Early Applicant
Chicago, IL
Hybrid
91K-153K Annually
Mid level
Cloud • Fintech • Machine Learning • Analytics • Financial Services
We power a network that helps people achieve a brighter financial future.
The Role
The Principal Portfolio Manager will support leadership on strategic initiatives, manage project execution, and track performance against goals. Key responsibilities include developing business strategies, overseeing integration activities, managing multiple priorities, and conducting analyses to assist with business objectives.
Summary Generated by Built In

Discover. A brighter future.
With us, you'll do meaningful work from Day 1. Our collaborative culture is built on three core behaviors: We Play to Win, We Get Better Every Day & We Succeed Together. And we mean it - we want you to grow and make a difference at one of the world's leading digital banking and payments companies. We value what makes you unique so that you have an opportunity to shine.
Come build your future, while being the reason millions of people find a brighter financial future with Discover.
Job Description:
What You'll Do

  • Responsible for providing and coordinating support to leadership on strategic business initiatives including planning, prioritization, and project execution. Key responsibilities may include developing business strategies, performance updates, and optimization strategies.


How You'll Do It:

  • Project management focused on long-term integration activities for Card Portfolio. Includes but not limited to organizing and leading key program calls and meetings, serving as the key DFS contact for third parties, and partnering with Leadership stakeholders across the organization to ensure completion of project tasks.
  • Oversees long-term execution and action plans for key integration strategies which aligns with the long-term vision of the enterprise.
  • Manages multiple priorities, communicates business performance and project progress to management & business partners.
  • Establishes and maintains effective performance tracking to ensure key goals and milestones are met.
  • Performs ad-hoc strategy & analysis work including research, compilation, and analysis of results across the organization, in support of business goals, to share progress and identify trends.


Qualifications You'll Need
The Basics

  • Bachelors in Business Administration and Management or related
  • 4 years in Product, Business, Technical or Related Experience
  • In lieu of education, 6+ years in Product, Business, Technical or Related Experience


Physical and Cognitive Requirements
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable a qualified individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position as required by federal, state, and local laws:

  • Primarily remain in a stationary position.
  • No required movement about the work environment to complete the major responsibilities of the job.
  • Primarily performed indoors in an office setting.
  • Ability to communicate verbally.; Ability to communicate in written form.


Discover will not sponsor or transfer employment work visas for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Application Deadline:
The application window for this position is anticipated to close on Dec-14-2024. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. The posting may be available past this date, but it is not guaranteed.
Compensation:
The base pay for this position generally ranges between $91,000.00 to $153,400.00. Additional incentives may be provided as part of a market competitive total compensation package. Factors, such as but not limited to, geographical location, relevant experience, education, and skill level may impact the pay for this position.
Benefits:
We also offer a range of benefits and programs based on eligibility. These benefits include:

  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, & Health Savings Account
  • STD, Life, LTD and AD&D
  • Recognition Program
  • Education Assistance
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Family Support Programs
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan


Learn more at mydiscoverbenefits.com .
What are you waiting for? Apply today!
All Discover employees place our customers at the very center of our work. To deliver on our promises to our customers, each of us contribute every day to a culture that values compliance and risk management.
Discover is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Discover is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other legally protected status. (Know Your Rights & Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision)
Discover complies with federal, state, and local laws applicable to qualified individuals with disabilities and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations. If you require a reasonable accommodation to search for a position, to complete an application, and/or to participate in an interview, please email [email protected] . Any information you provide regarding your accommodation needs will be kept confidential and will only be used to determine and provide necessary accommodation.

What the Team is Saying

Gina
Mamta
Darcy
Hiba
George
Mandy
Kumar
Brent
The Company
HQ: Riverwoods, IL
18,000 Employees
Hybrid Workplace
Year Founded: 1986

What We Do

Discover is one of the most recognized brands in U.S. financial services. We’re a direct banking and payment services company built on a legacy of innovation and customer service. We support, challenge and inspire employees to continually develop their skills, advance their career and help grow our business.

Why Work With Us

You can make an impact. Whether it’s developing corporate strategy, innovating new services or supporting IT needs, every employee has the opportunity to be a vital part of our business and make a real difference in people’s lives. It’s the heart of what we do.

Gallery

Gallery
Gallery
Gallery
Gallery
Gallery
Gallery
Gallery

Discover Teams

Team
Bring Ingenuity, Shine Bright
About our Teams

Discover Offices

Hybrid Workspace

Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.

Typical time on-site: Flexible
HQRiverwoods, IL
Houston, TX
New Albany, OH
Phoenix, AZ
Salt Lake City, UT
Learn more

Similar Jobs

Discover Logo Discover

Director Credit Risk Analysis

Cloud • Fintech • Machine Learning • Analytics • Financial Services
Chicago, IL, USA
18000 Employees
151K-229K Annually

Discover Logo Discover

Principal Operations Process Management

Cloud • Fintech • Machine Learning • Analytics • Financial Services
Hybrid
Chicago, IL, USA
18000 Employees
91K-153K Annually

Discover Logo Discover

Manager Issue Management

Cloud • Fintech • Machine Learning • Analytics • Financial Services
Hybrid
Chicago, IL, USA
18000 Employees
91K-153K Annually

Discover Logo Discover

Principal Internal Auditor, Audit Business Risk Office

Cloud • Fintech • Machine Learning • Analytics • Financial Services
Hybrid
Chicago, IL, USA
18000 Employees
91K-153K Annually

Sign up now Access later

Create Free Account

Please log in or sign up to report this job.

Create Free Account