Director, Project & Portfolio Management (Education)
About The Position
CFA Institute is seeking a Director, Education Initiatives to oversee its Education project portfolio, including CFA Program curriculum updates and new and updated certificate products. Reporting to the Head, Business Operations & Performance, the Director will lead four project managers across the US and UK and personally manage selected strategic initiatives. As CFA Institute expands its education portfolio, the Director will strengthen delivery practices and connect teams across the product lifecycle, from curriculum and learning design through exam development and go-to-market delivery. The role involves balancing portfolio priorities, resources, and dependencies; working with senior leaders and sponsors; developing project managers; and improving governance, tools, workflows, and adoption of effective delivery practices.
Requirements
- 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, with 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, alongside an interest in and some practical experience applying AI to improve workflows.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in education, credentialing, or learning products; comparable experience from other sectors is also welcomed.
- A relevant bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- PMP, PMI-ACP, or PRINCE2 certification.
Responsibilities
- Lead, coach, and develop project managers, matching assignments to their experience, strengths, and capacity.
- Oversee portfolio delivery, balancing priorities, resources, and dependencies while managing scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk.
- Partner with senior leaders and project sponsors to agree outcomes, resolve competing demands, and remove delivery roadblocks.
- Strengthen project governance, intake, prioritization, and business value assessment, aligning practices with the enterprise program management office.
- Personally lead selected high-impact initiatives, coordinating project teams and external vendor relationships.
- Provide executive reporting on progress, risks, dependencies, and decisions needed.
- Improve tools, templates, and workflows, including practical applications of AI, and support colleagues in adopting effective delivery practices.
Benefits
- Eligibility for an annual discretionary incentive bonus.
- 12% employer contribution to a 401(k) or pension plan.
- Comprehensive medical benefits package and health coverage.
- Generous time off.
- Competitive retirement plans.
- Flexible work options.
- Wellbeing and development programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
