Director, HR Technology Portfolio – Program Management

Hilton

. Lead integrated portfolio planning across HR Technology, maintaining visibility into initiatives, milestones, dependencies, resources, risks, and delivery commitments .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • United StatesLead💰 $145,000 - $190,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in technology program management and portfolio governance, with a strong focus on leading cross-functional initiatives and leveraging AI and automation for improved delivery and decision-making. Proven ability to translate strategic priorities into actionable execution plans while managing risks and dependencies across global organizations.

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Technology Program ManagementPortfolio GovernanceCross-Functional Initiative LeadershipAI-Enabled Technology DeliveryAgile Methodologies

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Hard Skills

Program ManagementPortfolio ManagementRisk ManagementCapacity PlanningData AnalysisStrategic PrioritizationExecution PlanningStakeholder ManagementDependency ManagementOutcome Tracking

Soft Skills

Analytical ThinkingCritical ThinkingCommunicationDecision-MakingCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Project Management PlatformsAnalytics ToolsVisualization ToolsAutomation ToolsAI Technologies

Certifications & Qualifications

PMPPgMPSAFeAgile Certification

Industry Keywords

HR TechnologyTransformation InitiativesGlobal Consumer-Facing IndustryEnterprise TechnologyHospitality Industry

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead integrated portfolio planning across HR Technology, maintaining visibility into initiatives, milestones, dependencies, resources, risks, and delivery commitments
Manage portfolio intake and prioritization processes and provide data, capacity insights, dependencies, and tradeoffs for informed decisions
Provide program management leadership for major cross-functional HR Technology initiatives
Coordinate workstreams, milestones, dependencies, decisions, risks, and implementation readiness
Establish portfolio governance and delivery standards; identify and resolve risks, issues, dependencies, and constraints
Lead resource and capacity planning across the portfolio
Lead portfolio reviews, steering committees, planning cycles, and executive reporting
Translate complex program information into clear insights, recommendations, and decisions
Coordinate execution across HR Technology, HR Centers of Excellence, Enterprise Technology, regional teams, vendors, and implementation partners
Establish program success measures and track delivery against business and operational outcomes
Establish governance for AI-enabled HR Technology initiatives, including readiness, dependencies, adoption, risk, and outcome tracking
Modernize portfolio and program management practices through AI, automation, analytics, and modern tooling
Establish scalable standards, tools, and practices that strengthen delivery discipline and reduce administrative burden
Translate product roadmaps and priorities into integrated delivery plans, resource requirements, milestones, and dependencies
Align business priorities, implementation requirements, and organizational readiness with HR Centers of Excellence and Global HR Operations
Coordinate cross-functional dependencies and delivery with Enterprise Technology, Information Security, Architecture, Data & Analytics, and Integration teams
Support portfolio planning, prioritization, capacity decisions, executive governance, and strategic initiatives
Establish delivery expectations, governance, milestones, dependencies, and accountability with strategic vendors and implementation partners
Communicate portfolio health, surface tradeoffs, facilitate decisions, and resolve delivery challenges with senior stakeholders
Own the integrated HR Technology portfolio plan and delivery roadmap
Own the portfolio intake, assessment, and prioritization framework
Own enterprise program management standards and governance
Own major cross-functional HR Technology program execution
Own resource and capacity planning across the HR Technology portfolio
Own portfolio health, risk, dependency, and milestone reporting
Own executive portfolio reviews, steering committees, and decision support
Own program success measures and outcome tracking
Own AI-enabled initiative program governance and delivery tracking
Own portfolio management tools, analytics, automation, and reporting
Continuously modernize Hilton's HR Technology portfolio and program management practices

Requirements

What you’ll need

Seven (7) years of progressive experience in technology program management, portfolio management, transformation, consulting, or a related discipline
Five (5) years of experience leading complex enterprise technology programs, portfolios, PMOs, or transformation initiatives
Demonstrated experience leading large-scale, cross-functional technology initiatives involving multiple platforms, stakeholders, vendors, and dependencies
Experience establishing and managing portfolio governance, program management, prioritization, capacity planning, risk management, and executive reporting practices
Experience translating strategic priorities and product roadmaps into integrated execution plans
Demonstrated analytical and critical thinking capabilities, with experience evaluating complex information and providing clear, actionable recommendations
Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Business Administration, Technology, Human Resources, or a related field (useful, not a minimum qualification)
Experience leading or transforming a Technology or HR Technology Portfolio Management Office or PMO
Experience supporting enterprise HR technology and large-scale HR transformation programs
Experience with Agile, hybrid delivery, product operating models, and modern portfolio management practices
Experience governing the delivery of AI-enabled technology initiatives
Experience leveraging AI and automation to improve program management, reporting, planning, risk management, and decision support
Experience with enterprise portfolio and project management platforms, analytics, and visualization tools
PMP, PgMP, SAFe, Agile, portfolio management, or comparable certification (useful)
Experience managing complex programs across global organizations and multiple countries or regions
Hospitality or other global consumer-facing industry experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

110 nights of deeply discounted travel, with room rates as low as $40/night through the Go Hilton travel program
Employee stock purchase program (ESPP) with a 15% discount on Hilton shares
Paid parental leave for eligible Team Members, including partners and adoptive parents
Dedicated caregiving concierge services
Crisis Concierge support
Free counseling and support through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for eligible Team Members
Generous paid time off (PTO)
Health and welfare benefits, including health plans, dental coverage, and vision coverage
Retirement plans
Hilton Annual Incentive (Bonus) Plan eligibility
Company long-term incentive plan eligibility