Director, IT Portfolio & Program Management

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DESCRIPTION

The Associate Director of the IT PMO is responsible for leading the execution and governance of IT projects and programs across the enterprise.

This role ensures alignment with strategic objectives, drives project delivery excellence, and enhances PMO maturity across people, process, and technology.

The Associate Director will oversee a team of project managers and collaborate with business and IT leaders to deliver value through disciplined portfolio management and continuous improvement.

RESPONSIBLITIES

Portfolio & Program Management


* Lead the planning, execution, and governance of IT portfolios including FOUNDATION, TRANSFORMATION, and DIGITAL initiatives.


* Ensure alignment of project outcomes with business strategy and IT roadmap.


* Monitor portfolio health, resource allocation, and value realization.

Project Delivery Excellence


* Establish and enforce PMO standards, methodologies, and tools.


* Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope and budget, and meet quality expectations.


* Drive proactive risk management and issue resolution across programs.

Team Leadership & Development


* Manage and mentor a team of project managers and analysts.


* Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning.


* Support talent development through training, coaching, and performance management.

Process & Technology Enablement


* Advance PMO maturity by optimizing workflows, governance models, and reporting structures.


* Champion the use of PPM tools (e.g., TeamDynamix, ServiceNow, Planview) and analytics platforms (e.g., Power BI).


* Integrate PMO processes with ITSM, finance, and resource management systems.

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication


* Serve as a strategic advisor to IT and business leaders.


* Provide executive-level reporting and insights on portfolio performance.


* Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and change management.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Education


* Bachelor's in IT, Project Management, or related field, or equivalent experience.


* PMP certification


* Agile SCRUM certification

Skills and Qualifications


* Proven experience in portfolio management, governance, and PMO operations.


* Strong kn...