Director, IT, Product & Portfolio Center

American Cancer Society

. Lead and develop a team of product management and delivery professionals .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $97,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in IT product, program, and portfolio management, with a strong focus on Agile methodologies and leadership in team development. Proficient in budget planning, stakeholder management, and governance frameworks to ensure alignment with strategic priorities.

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IT Product ManagementAgile MethodologiesPMP CertificationLeadership ExperiencePortfolio Governance

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Hard Skills

Portfolio ManagementBudget PlanningDemand IntakeCapacity PlanningFinancial TrackingAgileScrumKanbanLean Portfolio ManagementDevOps Principles

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsStakeholder ManagementNegotiation Skills

Tools & Technologies

PlanviewJiraADOPortfolio Management ToolsAgile Delivery Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

PMPCSPOSAFe POPM

Industry Keywords

Portfolio Management PracticesGovernance FrameworksCybersecurity MeasuresTechnical Debt ImprovementsTechnology Roadmap

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityPMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and develop a team of product management and delivery professionals
Set goals, provide coaching and feedback, and foster a collaborative, accountable, growth-oriented culture
Oversee roadmap planning, execution, and delivery of technology products, platforms, and initiatives
Align technology products and initiatives with ACS strategic priorities and technology roadmap
Partner with business leaders and stakeholders to define product/platform vision and prioritize features
Manage demand intake and governance
Manage portfolio-level resources, budgets, and vendor engagements
Monitor and report on portfolio health, progress, risks, ROI, and business-outcome alignment
Improve ACS product and portfolio management practices, tools, and governance frameworks
Ensure compliance, cybersecurity measures, technology maintenance, and technical debt improvements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum Bachelor's Degree required
PMP, CSPO, or SAFe POPM certification required
8-10 years of IT product, program, or portfolio management experience
3+ years in leadership/people management roles
Proven experience managing, recruiting, developing, and leading teams
Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
Knowledge of budget planning, financial tracking, and resource allocation
Expertise in Agile, Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, Lean Portfolio Management, PMBOK, ITIL, and DevOps principles
Knowledge of portfolio governance, demand intake, and capacity planning processes
Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills
Proficiency with Planview, Jira, ADO, or equivalent portfolio management and agile delivery tools
Ability to work after hours, weekends, and holidays as needed
Occasional travel of 10-15% may be required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous paid time off policy
Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Retirement benefits
Wellness programs
Professional development programs to enhance staff skills
Remote work arrangement