Office Manager

At Portage Point Partners (Portage Point), you are not a cog in a legacy machine, you are shaping strategy, influencing outcomes and getting rewarded for driving impact. Backed by New Mountain Capital, Portage Point is recognized for accelerated growth and is consistently featured in rankings from Inc. 5000, The Financial Times and Consulting Magazine. This recognition is a testament to our focus on excellence, intensity and pace and ability to attract blue chip talent committed to delivering best-in-class outcomes. Our cross-functional platform spans the full business lifecycle and offers middle market clients integrated solutions across Transaction Advisory Services (TAS), Transaction Execution Services (TES), Office of the CFO (OCFO), Valuations (VAL), Performance Improvement (PI), Interim Management (IM), Investment Banking (IB) and Turnaround & Restructuring Services (TRS).

The Delivery Enablement (DE) team powers Portage Point's growth as a scalable, high-quality operational backbone. Including Commercial Strategy, Data Analytics, Delivery Excellence, Finance & Accounting, Human Resources, Marketing, Operations and Talent Acquisition, the DE team drives excellence, efficiency and automation across every practice line.

The Office Manager (OM) role at Portage Point represents a unique opportunity for a highly-capable professional to assume a wide set of responsibilities and make a significant impact in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. The right individual will be resilient, operationally focused and comfortable navigating dynamic priorities. This role combines traditional office management with strategic involvement in talent acquisition and culture-building initiatives, making it a cornerstone position in fostering a high-performing workplace.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of daily office operations, including supply management, vendor relationships, mail, delivery, shipping logistics, maintenance and coordination with building management to ensure smooth day-to-day operations
• Manage office technology and furniture needs in partnership with an external IT vendor ensuring systems and equipment are inventoried, functional and reliable
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employees and visitors, maintaining a professional, organized and welcoming environment that reflects Portage Point's high standards
• Partner closely with the Talent Acquisition team to coordinate onsite interviews and technical assessments, creating an exceptional candidate and interviewer experience through thoughtful logistics and preparation
• Partner with the Human Resources team to welcome new hires and ensure workstations are set-up
• Lead the planning, budgeting and execution of monthly and quarterly New York office events including but not limited to monthly lunches and quarterly happy hours that strengthen team connection and engagement
• Play a key role in the upcoming New York office buildout and relocation, coordinating logistics, vendor relationships and internal communications to ensure a seamless transition and optimized workspace design
• Collaborate with Delivery Enablement leadership to identify, design and implement process improvements that increase efficiency and scalability across the Operations function
• Manage office budgets, track expenditures and support operational planning to ensure fiscal responsibility and transparency
• Develop and maintain relationships with key vendors and service providers, negotiate contracts and monitor service quality
• Maintain awareness of compliance, safety and space utilization needs, coordinating solutions that align with firm policies and evolving business demands
• Uphold and promote Portage Point's culture of collaboration, excellence and adaptability, serving as a trusted resource and culture champion
• Share and manage best practices, support internal trainings and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across DE and the firm
• Perform additional projects and responsibilities as assigned in support of firm growth and operational effectiveness

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a top undergraduate program
• Located in or willing to relocate to New York
• Invested in a team-based culture motivated to collaborate in office four days per week
• Four plus years of experience as an Office Manager, Operations Manager or similar role in a high-growth, fast-paced professional services or corporate environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including strong e-mail etiquette
• High degree of maturity with a proven ability to interact with senior executives, team members and external partners
• Event planning and vendor management experience required; experience with office moves and / or build outs preferred
• Strong executive presence and communication skills
• Proven ability to thrive in lean, fast-moving teams
• High attention to detail, responsiveness and ownership mindset
• Track record of success in high-pressure, client-facing environments

$80,000 - $145,000 a year The City of New York and the State of California require Portage Point to provide compensation information for this role. This range represents the anticipated minimum and maximum base + bonus for this position based upon a good faith and reasonable estimate. This role is a full-time exempt position, thus not eligible for overtime compensation. The final compensation for this position will be set based on the applicant's qualifications (education, training and/or experience related to this role), and therefore, may fall outside the range shown, depending on the circumstances. In addition to base salary, this role offers quarterly bonus payments, premium health insurance paid for by Portage Point and a generous 401(k) contribution.

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