Director, IT Project Management (R6372)

Role overview Lead the strategy and day-to-day operating model for an enterprise IT project management office, building the governance and delivery practices needed to manage a complex technology portfolio. The role oversees strategic programs across business applications, infrastructure, cybersecurity, cloud, data, AI, and transformation, working with executives to turn priorities into measurable outcomes.

Responsibilities - Set the PMO vision, operating model, and multi-year plan; establish processes for intake, prioritization, funding, resource planning, governance, and escalation. - Manage a portfolio of cross-functional technology programs, monitoring scope, timelines, budgets, dependencies, security, risks, and expected business benefits. - Build and lead teams of program and project managers and portfolio analysts, with clear roles, coaching, performance expectations, and career development. - Create consistent delivery standards and executive reporting that make investment, program health, risks, and decisions visible. - Govern vendor and systems integrator performance, financial commitments, and delivery quality. - Improve delivery through portfolio analytics, outcome measures, post-implementation reviews, and appropriate Agile, hybrid, or product-oriented practices.

Requirements - At least 12 years in technology program, project, or portfolio management, business transformation, or related enterprise IT leadership. - At least 5 years leading PMO, program, project, portfolio, or transformation teams. - Experience establishing or improving an enterprise IT PMO in a complex or fast-changing organization. - A record of delivering large, multi-year technology transformations with executive visibility and cross-functional dependencies. - Strong knowledge of portfolio governance, investment prioritization, resource and financial management, vendor oversight, and benefits realization. - Ability to communicate risks, status, investment choices, and recommendations clearly to executives.

Nice to have Experience in a regulated, security-sensitive, aerospace, manufacturing, or defense technology environment; oversight of ERP or other enterprise application transformations; experience with cloud, cybersecurity, data, AI, or automation programs; relevant project or portfolio certifications; and familiarity with portfolio management platforms and data-driven reporting.

Benefits and work setup The listed annual salary range is $210,000–$320,000. Regular full-time compensation may also include a bonus, benefits, and equity. Offers are subject to background screening.