Director, Project Portfolio Management

Job Description:

• Leads the enterprise technology project and product portfolio, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities, resource capacity, and approved funding.
• Establishes and manages portfolio governance, project intake, demand management, prioritization, and stage-gate review processes.
• Facilitates IT Steering Committee meetings, providing data-driven recommendations, portfolio analytics, risk assessments, and decision support materials.
• Develops executive dashboards, KPIs, and portfolio reporting that measure delivery performance, investment value, strategic alignment, and benefits realization.
• Directs and mentors project managers, program managers, product owners, and external delivery partners.
• Oversees planning and execution of complex, enterprise-wide programs and digital transformation initiatives.
• Partners with business leaders, Finance, and Technology teams to develop business cases, investment roadmaps, and portfolio plans.
• Drives project management best practices, methodology adoption, resource planning, and organizational change management activities.
• Monitors portfolio risks, dependencies, budgets, and delivery health; escalate issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Evaluates and optimizes portfolio management tools, processes, and governance frameworks to improve organizational effectiveness.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Project Management, or related field required, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in project, program, or portfolio management, including leadership responsibility for large-scale technology initiatives.
• 5+ years leading project managers, program managers, product owners, or cross-functional delivery teams.
• Demonstrated experience establishing and managing PPM governance, demand management, investment prioritization, and portfolio reporting processes.
• Strong knowledge of Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid delivery methodologies.
• Experience presenting to executive leadership teams, steering committees, and governance boards.
• Proven financial acumen, including business case development, budget management, and benefits realization tracking.
• Exceptional stakeholder management, communication, negotiation, and organizational leadership skills.
• Professional certifications such as PMP, PgMP, PfMP, PMI-ACP, SAFe, or equivalent project, program, portfolio, or Agile credentials are preferred.
• Experience with enterprise portfolio management platforms such as Wrike, Smartsheet, Planview, Azure DevOps, or similar solutions preferred.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, & vision Insurance
• HSA and FSA options
• Paid parental leave
• Paid volunteer time
• Tuition reimbursement & reduction programs
• Generous PTO
• 401k and employer match
• Full-service wellness and EAP program
• Employee recognition and awards programs
• Employer paid life & AD&D insurance
• Short-term disability
• Employer paid long-term disability
• And more…