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Company Description Visa is a world leader in payments and technology, with over 259 billion payments transactions flowing safely between consumers, merchants, financial institutions, and government entities in more than 200 countries and territories each year. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable, and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses, and economies to thrive while driven by a common purpose - to uplift everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid. Make an impact with a purpose-driven industry leader. Join us today and experience Life at Visa. Job Description We are seeking a highly organized and dynamic Portfolio Manager - Technical Product Manager to join our team at Authorize.net, reporting directly to the Head of Engineering. This individual will play a crucial role in managing our portfolio, ensuring seamless execution of multiple projects across various teams. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing complex projects, with the ability to context switch and run multiple initiatives in parallel. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the strategic planning, execution, and delivery of a diverse portfolio of projects that drive our business objectives. You will work closely with engineering, product management, and other cross-functional teams to ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and aligned with our strategic goals. Your key responsibilities will include metrics and reporting, cross-team coordination, peak season readiness, quality assurance, stakeholder communication, and operational support. Metrics and Reporting: Ensure accurate tracking of Jira and Jira Align items so they correctly reflect across the entire portfolio in the executive dashboard. Generate reports to inform decision-making and support strategic planning. Establish and enforce standards for project management tracking and reporting. Cross-Team Coordination: Lead cross-functional initiatives focused on security enhancements and technical debt reduction. Foster collaboration among teams and hold them accountable for deliverables. Facilitate regular cross-team meetings to ensure alignment and progress. Stakeholder Communication: Provide regular project updates to stakeholders and leadership. Ensure transparency and alignment across the organization. Act as the primary point of contact for portfolio-related inquiries. Quality Assurance: Evaluate epics and features from the Product Management perspective. Review user stories from Engineering for clarity and effectiveness. Ensure that project deliverables meet quality standards and business requirements. Peak Season Readiness: Coordinate preparations for transaction spikes during holidays and peak periods. Optimize systems and processes to handle increased demand and ensure service continuity. Develop and implement contingency plans to mitigate potential risks. Operational Support: Assist in strategic planning and prioritization of initiatives. Coordinate resource allocation including headcount planning to support teams in achieving objectives. Support the Head of Engineering in portfolio management activities and decision-making processes. Process Improvement and Accountability: Drive process improvement initiatives to enhance workflow efficiency and project delivery. Maintain accountability for teams to ensure accurate and timely completion of work items, epics, and other deliverables in Jira. Oversee the intake process for new projects, ensuring proper documentation and alignment with strategic goals. This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your hiring manager. Qualifications Basic Qualifications: 5+ years of relevant work experience with a Bac