Information Security Technology Portfolio Management Director

Vertex Pharmaceuticals•Boston, MA

14h•Hybrid

About The Position

Vertex’s Data, Technology and Engineering (DTE) organization is seeking a Technology Portfolio Management Director to join our Project Management and Strategic Operations (PMSO) team. Project Management and Strategic Operations is charged with streamlining and simplifying the work of our data and technology teams and ensuring the successful deployment of new technologies across our global enterprise. The Director, Information Security Technology Portfolio Management will report to our Senior Director of Project Management and Strategic Operations and partner directly with our Chief Information Security Officer to oversee the Information Security project portfolio of new technology implementations. The role requires portfolio planning, financial management, governance, and oversight of program, project and change management. The successful candidate will be a strategic thinker, demonstrate a deep understanding of portfolio, program and project management and expertise in the deployment of enterprise technologies for information security, data management, reporting and analytics.

Requirements

Proven track record of successfully managing complex information technology projects, coordinating cross-functional teams, and delivering results within defined timelines and budgets
Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate information security and data and software engineering technological concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders cross-functionally and at all levels of the organization
Clear and succinct written and verbal communication is essential and fundamental to the role
Strong, hands-on experience managing all financial components of project, program and portfolio planning and delivery, including budgeting, forecasting and accruals
Proven ability to mentor, coach and motivate program and project managers in a way the enables collective success and development
Bachelor's degree or relevant experience
A minimum of 5 years of experience in project, program and/or portfolio management and exceptional organization and planning skills
Experience in management of information security/cybersecurity technology deployments and operational activities
Typically requires 10 years of experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree with strong experience in biotechnology in an information technology setting preferred

Responsibilities

Management of Information Security new technology implementation portfolio
Maintaining technology roadmaps, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities, and resource and capacity management
Developing and managing governance processes for technology implementations to ensure tight coupling to business requirements, executive sponsorship, and strategic priorities
Co-developing communication decks for regular portfolio reviews and presentations to executive leadership
Co-facilitating technology strategy and portfolio review meetings with senior leaders
Influencing cross-functional stakeholders to ensure strategic thinking, sound decision-making, and proactive risk/ issue mitigation across the portfolio
Managing, coaching, and training all project managers for Information Security Technology implementations to ensure excellence in project delivery
Communicating portfolio status to DTE leadership and the Senior Director of Project Management and Strategic Operations to ensure cross-functional awareness and alignment
Managing the portfolio financials including budget planning, forecasting and accruals