Director Project Portfolio Management

American College of Education is a leader in professional development through online programs, dedicated to delivering high-quality, affordable education. The Director of Project Portfolio Management will lead enterprise technology portfolio governance and ensure alignment of technology investments with institutional strategy and business outcomes.

Responsibilities:

• 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