Director, Global Portfolio & Systems Management

TL;DR

Director, Global Portfolio & Systems Management (PPM/AI): Overseeing expansion of portfolio management team from 5 to 30 members during transition to global organization with an accent on employee management, governance synergies, and system migrations. Focus on driving data fidelity strategies, implementing resource management practices, developing AI strategies for portfolio tools, and leading critical reporting dashboards and KPIs.

Plainsboro, NJ 08536

$187,200 - $206,600

Company

Staffing firm providing talent for STEM roles, including medical devices and global organizations.

What you will do

• Manage and oversee direct reports as team expands from 5 to 30, supporting change management during regional to global transition.
• Drive governance synergies and best practices for Project Approval Boards and continuous improvement.
• Support PPM system migration with business perspective, keeping stakeholders engaged.
• Develop data fidelity strategy for systems to improve portfolio management accuracy.
• Implement consistent resource management practices across the portfolio.
• Lead critical reports, dashboards, scorecards, and KPIs for continuity and synergies.
• Handle ad hoc strategic work, analysis, and AI strategy development for portfolio management.

Requirements

• Experience in global matrix environment with cross-cultural team management.
• Expertise in Project & Portfolio Management Governance.
• Strong Resource Management skills.
• Proficiency with PPM systems like Planview, Planisware, MS Project Online.
• AI experience applied to Project Portfolio Management (not product-embedded AI).

Culture & Benefits

• Major medical, dental, vision coverage.
• 401k plan.
• Statutory sick pay where required.
• Reasonable accommodations for disabilities.
• Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and fair chance hiring.
• E-Verify participation as required by law.