Director, Project & Portfolio Management – Education

. Lead, coach, and develop project managers .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $126,400 - $168,500 per yearWebsite

Tools & technologies

PMP

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, coach, and develop project managers
Match project assignments to team members' experience, strengths, and capacity
Oversee portfolio delivery, balancing priorities, resources, and dependencies
Manage scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk
Partner with senior leaders and project sponsors to agree outcomes and resolve competing demands
Remove delivery roadblocks
Strengthen project governance, intake, prioritization, and business value assessment
Align practices with the enterprise program management office
Personally lead selected high-impact initiatives
Coordinate project teams and external vendor relationships
Provide executive reporting on progress, risks, dependencies, and required decisions
Improve tools, templates, and workflows, including practical applications of AI
Support colleagues in adopting effective delivery practices
Deliver learning programs supporting careers across the investment profession
Connect teams across curriculum, learning design, exam development, and go-to-market delivery

What you’ll need

Demonstrated success leading a project management function and overseeing multiple complex, interdependent projects or programs
Experience managing and developing project managers, including allocating work and supporting colleagues at different career stages
Strong knowledge of project management methodologies
Experience managing budgets, timelines, resources, and risks
Evidence of influencing senior stakeholders without direct authority and negotiating competing priorities across functions
Clear communication and presentation skills, with the ability to turn complex project information into actionable executive updates
Confidence using project management platforms
Interest in and some practical experience applying AI to improve workflows
Experience in education, credentialing, or learning products would be valuable; comparable experience from other sectors is welcomed
Relevant bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred
PMP, PMI-ACP, or PRINCE2 certification is preferred
Applicants must currently be able to work from an advertised hiring location
Applicants who require or may require visa sponsorship should note that CFA Institute does not normally provide sponsorship for new employees

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