Portfolio Operations AnalystHybrid - Vienna, VAOur client is seeking a Portfolio Operations Analyst to support the implementation of Lean Portfolio & Product Management practices within Information Security. This role is ideal for someone who has supported portfolio operations from the ground up, not just maintained them. The analyst will help define and test how epics, features, and stories connect across layers, bridge gaps in tooling and governance, and lay the foundation for a sustainable Portfolio & Product Operations capability.Model Building & Pilot Enablement
Stand up and refine the single-funnel backlog from intake to delivery.
Define how portfolio epics decompose into features and stories.
Identify and bridge gaps in flow, tooling, and governance.
Support and document pilot governance events, discovery labs, and PI planning sessions.
Tooling & Traceability
Establish traceability across ServiceNow, Azure DevOps, and Apptio.
Stand up initial records and tagging for cost tracking and reporting.
Propose scalable solutions for integration and automation.
Metrics & Reporting
Define and trial practical measures for value, flow, and outcomes.
Build starter dashboards and reporting views (manual or automated).
Refine metrics based on pilot learnings.
Audit & Documentation
Maintain audit artifacts including role rosters, decision logs, trace maps, and outcome registers.
Partner with risk and compliance teams to embed audit readiness.
Path to Sustainable Operations
Shape templates, standards, and repeatable processes for backlog management, governance, and reporting.
Transition manual practices into sustainable operating routines.
Contribute to playbooks, roadmaps and improvement recommendations for future scaling.
Requirements
5+ years in lean portfolio management, product operations or product management, or program management.
Proven experience implementing or maturing LPM/SAFe/Disciplined Agile models.
Hands-on use of ServiceNow, Azure DevOps, and Apptio (or equivalents).
Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
Background in security, risk, or technology portfolios preferred.
CC Pace is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local laws.CC Pace are committed to employing only candidates who are legally authorized to work in the United States. For us to comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, all new employees, as a condition of employment, must complete the Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9 and provide documentation that establishes identity and authorization to work. E-Verify will be used for employment verification as part of your onboarding process.
