Mariah Szarek

Director – IT Portfolio Management Location: White Plains, NY or Miami, FL (Hybrid – 3 days/week in office) Travel: Domestic travel required (Miami & Cincinnati)

About the Role: A global industry leader is seeking an experienced Director – IT Portfolio Management to drive strategic portfolio management, IT performance reporting, and talent development. This high-visibility role requires a strong leader who can influence executive stakeholders, bring structure to IT portfolio management, and establish a "System of Work" for IT. Key Responsibilities:

• Define and manage the IT Portfolio of projects and priorities to align with business goals.
• Develop the "System of Work" framework to optimize IT demand management and execution.
• Manage incoming IT project requests, assessing impact and prioritizing work.
• Partner with executives to evaluate project feasibility and strategic alignment.
• Utilize Smartsheets, Excel, and PowerPoint for portfolio tracking, reporting, and presentations.
• Establish IT performance metrics, KPIs, and reporting frameworks.
• Lead IT communications efforts to articulate the value of IT initiatives.
• Oversee IT workforce planning, talent development, and upskilling initiatives.
• Manage contract resources supporting portfolio intake and IT communications.

Qualifications & Experience:

Must-Have:

• 10+ years of IT leadership experience in portfolio management and governance.
• Strong ability to work with C-suite executives, influence decisions, and drive strategic alignment.
• Hands-on experience with Smartsheets, Excel, and PowerPoint for reporting and planning.
• Proven ability to operate independently in complex IT environments.
• Excellent communication skills with experience translating technical concepts into business language.

Nice-to-Have:

• Experience in IT talent management, marketing, or communications.
• PMP, ITIL, or relevant certifications.
• Background in aviation, logistics, or highly regulated industries.
• Familiarity with OKRs for performance tracking.

Why Join Us?

• Lead and shape IT portfolio management at a global organization.
• High-impact role with exposure to senior leadership.
• Influence strategic IT initiatives and drive execution.
• Collaborative, fast-paced IT culture with growth opportunities.

If qualified and interested, send application and resume today!