Director Program & Portfolio Management

Discover. A brighter future.
With us, you'll do meaningful work from Day 1. Our collaborative culture is built on three core behaviors: We Play to Win, We Get Better Every Day & We Succeed Together. And we mean it - we want you to grow and make a difference at one of the world's leading digital banking and payments companies. We value what makes you unique so that you have an opportunity to shine.
Come build your future, while being the reason millions of people find a brighter financial future with Discover.
Job Description:
What You'll Do
Responsible for comprehensively developing and managing all components of the portfolio and program office (e.g. portfolio, book of work, processes, and execution of strategy through which all products, strategic initiatives are identified, prioritized, developed, completed, monitored to deliver results), which may include execution and management of critical cross functional and strategic initiatives for leadership. Serve as liaison between business and technical aspects of strategic programs to ensure they are on track to deliver intended outcomes. Monitors progress to assure deadlines, standards, and cost targets are met, championing a culture of fiscal accountability. Leads team development and performance for senior managers and their teams. Provide key thought leadership, accountability, and direction for strategic execution, while ensuring that relationships are developed and expanded on our current and future ways of operating, driving results and optimizing and improving long term impact. This role may also be responsible for building out and leading reporting that will provide clear, concise, comprehensive communication for data-based decisions and outcomes.
Creates a culture of effective risk management, accountability, and demonstration of risk awareness across the organization.
How You'll Do It

• Oversee program execution to ensure adherence to budget, schedule, and scope. Drive large complex portfolio prioritization, planning, execution, actively managing risks and issues and communicating status in an objective manner to all stakeholders.
• Meets with department heads, managers, supervisors, vendors, and others, to solicit cooperation and resolve problems.
• Drive large complex Portfolio prioritization, planning, execution, actively managing risks/issues and communicating status in an objective manner to all stakeholders.
• Engages in continuous improvement with team to realize increased value to the organization.
• Hire, onboard and develop great talent to meet the objectives and strategy of the organization. Leads team development and performance for senior managers and their teams.

Qualifications You'll Need
The Basics

• Bachelors in one fo the following areas- Business Administration and Management / Information Technology
• 8 + years Agile, Computer Information Systems, Project Management, Portfolio and Program Management, or related.
• 4+ years IT Portfolio and/or Program Management
• 4 + years People Leadership

Physical and Cognitive Requirements
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable a qualified individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position as required by federal, state, and local laws:
Bonus Points If You Have

• Master's in Business Administration and Management
• 10+ years IT Portfolio and/or Program Management
• 5+ years Executive Stakeholder Management
• 7+ years People Leadership

Certifications and Licenses:

• CPM (Certified Portfolio Manager), PfMP (Portfolio

In Lieu of Education Experience:

• 10+ years Agile, CIS, PMP
• 4+ years IT Portfolio and/or Program Management
• 4+ years People Leadership

Discover will not sponsor or transfer employment work visas for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Application Deadline:
The application window for this position is anticipated to close on Nov-30-2024. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. The posting may be available past this date, but it is not guaranteed.
Compensation:
The base pay for this position generally ranges between $154,500.00 to $234,900.00. Additional incentives may be provided as part of a market competitive total compensation package. Factors, such as but not limited to, geographical location, relevant experience, education, and skill level may impact the pay for this position.
Benefits:
We also offer a range of benefits and programs based on eligibility. These benefits include:

• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Plan
• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Health Savings Account
• STD, Life, LTD and AD&D
• Recognition Program
• Education Assistance
• Commuter Benefits
• Family Support Programs
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Learn more at mydiscoverbenefits.com .
What are you waiting for? Apply today!
All Discover employees place our customers at the very center of our work. To deliver on our promises to our customers, each of us contribute every day to a culture that values compliance and risk management.
Discover is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Discover is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other legally protected status. (Know Your Rights & Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision)
Discover complies with federal, state, and local laws applicable to qualified individuals with disabilities and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations. If you require a reasonable accommodation to search for a position, to complete an application, and/or to participate in an interview, please email [email protected] . Any information you provide regarding your accommodation needs will be kept confidential and will only be used to determine and provide necessary accommodation.