Planned Parenthood Federation of America

Director, Technology Portfolio – Project Management

Planned Parenthood Federation of America

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: New York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $160,000 - $165,000 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • The Director, Technology Portfolio & Project Management leads the strategic execution and continuous improvement of the TSS PPMO.
  • Ensures disciplined delivery across IT and Information Security portfolios while driving operational excellence, accountability, and measurable business value.
  • Builds a high-performing PMO that fosters collaboration, transparency, and data-driven decision-making.
  • Proactively assesses capacity, navigates necessary adjustments to processes or timelines, and mobilizes the team to deliver top-priority initiatives with speed, clarity, and precision while maintaining the PMO’s overall portfolio commitments.
  • Accountable for leading the transformation of the PPMO into a Value Realization Office.
  • Drives strategic alignment, elevating portfolio maturity, and embedding a culture of accountability and measurable impact across the TSS organization.
  • Leads high-impact projects/programs including change management and communications that aligns with evolving organizational goals.
  • Develops and maintains the PPMO library, tools, templates, and processes through proactively identifying opportunities.

Requirements

  • 8+ years of experience in technology portfolio, program, and project management, with demonstrated success delivering complex, cross-functional initiatives required.
  • Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree (MBA or equivalent) or relevant professional certifications highly preferred.
  • Proven track record in standing up or maturing a technology PPMO, creating clarity from ambiguity, establishing measurable value frameworks, and elevating team capability through coaching and structured development.
  • 4+ years leading and developing teams of technical and non-technical project managers highly preferred.
  • Proven ability to motivate, coach, and hold teams accountable to performance and delivery standards.
  • A proactive, creative, and execution-minded leader who drives transformation through ownership, innovation, and results. Demonstrated ability to initiate change, simplify complexity, and translate ideas into measurable outcomes.
  • Deep understanding of modern technology delivery, including agile and waterfall methodologies, with the ability to adapt and tailor best practices to the organization’s maturity and evolving needs.
  • Recognized as a technology thought leader with a clear-eyed understanding of software development, system design, and infrastructure delivery processes.
  • Strong analytical mindset and advanced problem-solving ability to anticipate challenges, manage risks, and resolve issues independently and decisively.
  • Exceptional collaborator who can coordinate multiple work streams, influence diverse stakeholders, and drive alignment across business and technology functions.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills; able to distill complex information into concise, business-focused insights that influence decision-making at all levels.
  • Highly self-motivated, accountable, and detail-oriented leader who thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments and demonstrates composure under pressure.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead in a diverse and multicultural environment, with sensitivity to different perspectives and a commitment to PPFA’s DEI values.
  • A compelling communicator who can articulate strategy, connect execution to value realization, and ensure every project directly contributes to organizational outcomes.
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Flexible work hours
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
technology portfolio managementprogram managementproject managementagile methodologywaterfall methodologychange managementdata-driven decision-makingmeasurable value frameworkssoftware developmentsystem design
Soft skills
leadershipcoachingaccountabilitycollaborationcommunicationanalytical mindsetproblem-solvingmotivationinnovationadaptability
Certifications
Bachelor's degreeMaster's degree (MBA or equivalent)relevant professional certifications