Which layer of SAFe addresses the organization’s portfolio management?

The Portfolio layer of the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) is specifically designed to address an organization's portfolio management. This layer focuses on aligning strategy with execution through the management of budgets, investments, and governance of the portfolio. It ensures that the highest-value initiatives are prioritized and adequately funded, enabling the organization to achieve its strategic objectives.

Within the Portfolio layer, leadership can manage and adjust investments in various programs and initiatives based on changing business priorities and market demands, thus fostering a culture of agility and adaptability. This layer also encompasses the formulation and execution of a portfolio vision, which provides the direction and objectives for the entire organization.

In contrast, the other layers do not have the same focus on high-level investment and strategic alignment. The Team layer is focused on the day-to-day activities and practices of the teams that execute tasks and deliver work. The Program layer operates at a level above teams, coordinating multiple teams around shared objectives but not dealing with the broader portfolio strategy. The Value Stream layer is concerned with optimizing the flow of value through various steps but does not encompass the overall management of the organizational portfolio.