Director, IT Portfolio & Delivery

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Oversee the strategy, governance, and execution of the enterprise technology portfolio.

• Convert organizational priorities and the Technology strategy into a cohesive roadmap and actionable portfolio.

• Manage the intake, evaluation, prioritization, sequencing, and governance of the portfolio.

• Establish clear outcomes, milestones, dependencies, resource requirements, and decision-making points.

• Lead, mentor, and nurture Principal Scrum Masters and ITS Project Managers.

• Oversee hiring, onboarding, goal-setting, workload management, performance assistance, and succession planning.

• Delegate delivery leadership based on the complexity, risk, methodology, and organizational significance of initiatives.

• Facilitate Technology capital expenditure planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and reconciliation with the Finance and Accounting departments.

• Maintain oversight of the portfolio regarding approved capital investments, expenditures, commitments, variances, and completion timelines.

• Direct a Technology delivery center of excellence, scaling standards, templates, tools, and methodologies.

• Evaluate processes, identify root causes, and spearhead cross-functional enhancements.

• Cultivate relationships with executives, functional leaders, delivery teams, vendors, and stakeholders.

• Manage stakeholder expectations and provide clear reporting on portfolio status, risks, decisions, financial performance, and necessary actions.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, business administration, finance, accounting, or a related field; equivalent professional experience may be considered.

• Project or portfolio management certification such as PMP or PfMP, along with Agile certification like CSM, PSM, SAFe, or PMI-ACP is preferred.

• At least seven (7) years of progressive experience in technology portfolio, program, project, or delivery leadership, ideally in the healthcare or another regulated sector.

• A minimum of two (2) years in a supervisory role with a proven ability to mentor and develop team members.

• Proven experience in technology capital planning, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and collaboration with Finance and Accounting teams.

• Experience in establishing or enhancing portfolio governance, a project or delivery management office, or a center-of-excellence capability.

• Demonstrated success in leading process improvements and organizational change across various Technology functions.

• Experience in defining operational metrics, creating executive reports, and leveraging data to prioritize investments, manage performance, and inform decisions.

• Solid understanding of Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, and hybrid delivery methodologies, with the discernment to adapt governance accordingly.

• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a vaccine declination form is required prior to employment.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision).

• 17 days of personal time off (PTO).

• 12 holidays observed each year.

• 6 sick days.

• 401K savings plan with matching contributions.

• Comprehensive compensation package including base salary and bonus.

• Additional benefits.

• COVID-19 vaccination policy and infection control/PPE standards.