Head of Portfolio Management (HPM001)Foreground LLC • Seef, Capital Governorate, Bahrain
Head of Portfolio Management (HPM001)
Foreground LLC • Seef, Capital Governorate, Bahrain
30+ days ago
Job descriptionBuild strong, trust-based relationships with CEOs and senior leadership teams of portfolio companies. Act as a senior representative of the firm in all board-level discussions, executive committees, and high-stakes strategic reviews. Provide mentorship, strategic insight, and executive coaching to portfolio leadership teams when needed. Review and challenge business plans, annual budgets, and investment cases, ensuring commercial viability and strategic alignment. Conduct deep-dive performance reviews on a monthly and quarterly basis, recommending corrective actions and driving accountability. Lead scenario planning, cost optimization initiatives, and turnaround strategies where required. Drive governance excellence by setting governance protocols, leading board meetings, and ensuring full compliance with shareholder requirements. Oversee the preparation of board packs, committee reports, and executive summaries for internal and external stakeholders. Collaborate with portfolio companies on M&A strategies, new market entries, JV structuring, and product launches. Represent the firm in strategic forums, investment committees, and external stakeholder meetings. Actively contribute to the firms own development initiatives, supporting transaction teams during new investments and exits. Operate as the strategic right-hand to the COO on all matters related to portfolio performance, risk, and value realization. Prepare high-level analysis, dashboards, and recommendations for board-level decision-making. Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field; MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification is preferred. Minimum 10+ years of experience in portfolio management, investment oversight, or strategic operations within private equity, holding companies, or diversified groups. Previous experience at McKinsey & Company is required , with a demonstrated track record in strategy, performance improvement, or corporate governance. Proven track record of leading complex, multi-entity portfolios and delivering measurable performance improvements. Strong command of corporate governance, strategic finance, and operational best practices. Outstanding stakeholder management, executive presence, and communication skills. Fluent in English; Arabic is a plus.
Foreground is partnering with a prominent Venture Capital and Private Equity firm headquartered in Bahrain, with a diversified portfolio spanning technology, fintech, and energy. Renowned for identifying high-growth ventures and unlocking value through active ownership, the firm continues to shape the future of strategic investments across the region.
As part of its growth and governance priorities, the firm is seeking a Head of Portfolio Management to lead the portfolio function, providing strategic direction, operational oversight, and performance management across a group of high-impact subsidiaries and affiliates. The role reports directly to the Chief Operating Officer and will serve as a critical link between executive leadership and portfolio companies.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Portfolio Leadership
- Lead the end-to-end portfolio management function, overseeing the performance, governance, and value creation plans across all subsidiaries and affiliates.
- Serve as the executive focal point between portfolio companies and the COOs office, ensuring alignment with the firms strategic and financial objectives.
- Develop and implement a structured performance monitoring framework across the portfolio, with actionable KPIs and risk-adjusted growth metrics.
Executive Relationship Management
Operational and Financial Oversight
Corporate Governance and Compliance
Strategic Growth & Business Development
COO Office Support
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