Director - IT PMO and Agile Delivery

alsacstjude; Memphis (TN); In loco; USD 180.000 - 240.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

ALSAC in Memphis seeks a Director of Technology Delivery & Portfolio Management to shape and execute the strategy for Agile Delivery, PMO, and Sourcing Integration across the organization. This leader drives Agile transformation, portfolio governance, project execution excellence, and vendor service delivery while ensuring technology investments align with mission outcomes.

This role oversees technology delivery across product and project-based models, manages the Technology Capital Budget, and

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 8+ years leading technology delivery, PMO, and Agile transformation.
• Strong understanding of application development, systems integration, databases, and enterprise environments.
• Proven experience leading Agile, PMO, and portfolio management in a complex organization.
• Deep knowledge of Agile principles, frameworks, methodologies, and transformation practices.
• Experience with CI/CD and modern software delivery approaches.

Mansioni

• Lead strategy and execution of Agile Delivery, PMO, and Sourcing Integration.
• Direct Agile delivery practices across the technology division, including team leadership and process optimization.
• Oversee the Technology PMO and successful delivery of the technology project portfolio (budget, scope, schedule, quality).
• Manage the enterprise technology portfolio: prioritization, resource allocation, budget oversight, dependencies, benefits realization, reporting.
• Utilize portfolio management disciplines to align initiatives with objectives and maximize value.
• Coordinate external technology service providers to meet SLAs and performance standards.
• Partner with Vendor Management and Service Management to address escalations and risks.
• Establish and improve delivery methodologies, tools, and practices; promote Agile maturity across the enterprise.
• Lead Agile communities of practice, coaching, workshops, and training programs.
• Oversee complex initiatives involving multiple units, teams, and vendors.
• Support capital budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance insights.
• Coordinate with the CIO on strategic planning and executive reporting.
• Support communications and employee engagement around technology initiatives.
• Evolve delivery models to leverage emerging technologies, including AI-driven opportunities.

Conoscenze

Agile transformation

PMO leadership

Portfolio management

Vendor management

Stakeholder management

Strategic planning

Leadership

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in information systems, computer science, data analytics, information technology, or related field

Strumenti

CI/CD

Descrizione del lavoro

At ALSAC you do more than make a living; you make a difference.

We like people who are different...because we're different, too. As one of the world's most iconic and respected nonprofits, we know what it's like to stand out. That's why we're looking at you. Your background, perspective, and desire to make an impact set you apart. As we work to help St. Jude cure childhood cancer, we're calling on the game-changers, innovators and visionaries to join our family. Not just for the kids of St. Jude, but also for you. Because at ALSAC, we develop and celebrate our employees. So, bring your whole, authentic self and become part of our shared mission: Finding cures. Saving children.®

Job Description

The Director, Technology Delivery & Portfolio Management is responsible for shaping and executing the strategy for Agile Delivery, Sourcing Integration, and the Technology Project Management Office (PMO) to enable and continuously improve technology delivery across ALSAC. This leader drives Agile transformation, portfolio governance, project execution excellence, and vendor service delivery while ensuring technology investments align with organizational priorities and mission outcomes.

This role oversees technology delivery across both product and project-based operating models, manages the Technology Capital Budget, and partners across the enterprise to advance an Agile culture, strengthen delivery capabilities, and evolve delivery practices to meet emerging business and AI-driven opportunities.

Essential Job Functions

• Lead the strategy, execution, and continuous improvement of Agile Delivery, Project Management Office (PMO), and Sourcing Integration functions.
• Direct Agile delivery practices across the technology division, including Agile team leadership, methodology development, process optimization, tool adoption, and impediment resolution.
• Oversee the Technology PMO and ensure successful delivery of the technology project portfolio, including budget, scope, schedule, quality, stakeholder satisfaction, and business value realization.
• Manage the enterprise technology portfolio, including project prioritization, resource allocation, budget oversight, dependency management, benefits realization, and portfolio reporting.
• Utilize portfolio management disciplines and governance frameworks to align technology initiatives with organizational objectives and maximize value delivery.
• Direct coordination and oversight of external technology service providers, ensuring performance against contracted service levels, delivery standards, methodologies, and operational expectations.
• Partner with Vendor Management and Service Management functions to proactively address escalations, risks, and service delivery issues.
• Establish, measure, and continuously improve technology delivery methodologies, frameworks, tools, and best practices to drive consistency, efficiency, and quality outcomes.
• Champion Agile principles, a growth mindset, and continuous improvement across Technology Services and the broader ALSAC enterprise.
• Lead Agile communities of practice, coaching initiatives, workshops, and training programs to advance organizational Agile maturity.
• Manage complex technology initiatives involving multiple business units, teams, vendors, and stakeholders.
• Oversee the Technology Capital Budget and provide insight into investment planning, forecasting, and financial performance.
• Partner with the Senior Vice President/CIO on strategic planning, operational leadership, and departmental initiatives.
• Coordinate divisional reporting and executive-level presentations for senior leadership and the Board of Directors.
• Support divisional communications, planning activities, employee engagement programs, recognition events, and annual technology summits.
• Help evolve ALSAC's technology delivery model to effectively leverage emerging technologies, including AI-enabled capabilities, while delivering critical day-to-day business priorities.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in information systems, Computer Science, Data Analytics, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Eight (8) or more years of progressive leadership experience in technology delivery, project management, Agile transformation, PMO leadership, or related disciplines.
• Strong understanding of application development, systems integration, databases, and enterprise technology environments.
• Demonstrated experience leading Agile, Project Management, Portfolio Management, and PMO functions within a complex organization.
• Deep knowledge of Agile principles, frameworks, methodologies, and organizational transformation practices.
• Working knowledge of Agile engineering practices, including Continuous Integration (CI), Continuous Delivery (CD), and modern software delivery approaches.
• Proven ability to lead high-performing teams, influence across all organizational levels, and drive strategic initiatives to successful completion.
• Experience managing large, complex portfolios and multi