Portfolio Director (EPMO) (US)

TD Bank•Mount Laurel, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Portfolio Director - EPMO (US) is a people leader, managing and developing a team of 5–7 Program and/or Project Managers. Responsibilities include talent development, recruitment, performance oversight, and ensuring strong delivery discipline across the portfolio. The role typically leads Tier 2 and Tier 3 projects with moderate‑to‑high complexity and risk, may lead Tier 1 initiatives, and often manages multiple projects simultaneously with medium‑ to long‑term delivery horizons. Projects are supported by executive‑level sponsorship and may involve indirect leadership of cross‑line‑of‑business teams, including business analysts, business SMEs, and technology resources. Manages portfolios with a moderate to high level of regulatory oversight. Oversees overall aggregate portfolio financials, benefit realization analysis for a fairly large portfolio of programs/projects. Manages overall portfolio budget. Oversees a portfolio comprised of multiple concurrent projects/programs, including IT, generally up to and including projects at the Tier 2 level with a moderately high to high complexity profile. May on occasion lead the delivery of up to Tier 1 projects/programs. Directly manages a team of Program/Project Managers to ensure talent needs and capabilities are developed to support long term goals for the unit. Provides strategic guidance to business/functional leaders to ensure escalated concerns or regulatory or governance related portfolio issues are appropriately managed.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree required
Project Management Certification required
10+ years relevant experience required
Comprehensive knowledge of the practices, procedures and principles of project management
Exposure to financial management with respect to tracking, forecasting and managing project budgets
Ability to make an impact, influence and achieve results with effective negotiation, problem-solving and communication skills
Strong facilitation skills
Commitment to team skills development and ability to attract top talent
Team player with ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external partners
Ability to create and foster a cohesive team, and promote a positive work environment for all employees
Ability to think strategically and possess strong business acumen
Proven ability to stay focused under pressure, demonstrating resilience in challenging situations
Experienced change agent, able to guide cross-functional teams through complex change from concept to execution
Comfortable with ambiguity and ability to cope with rapid change
Strong leadership skills; Leads by example, champions change and develops a highly motivated team to consistently exceed expectations
Good judgment ability to determine which issues to escalate vs. to resolve independently, and provide suggestions for possible resolution

Nice To Haves

Agile Certification
Working knowledge of AI and emerging technologies, with the ability to assess implications for delivery strategy, governance, risk, and portfolio outcomes
Experience operating within large, regulated U.S. financial institutions, with an understanding of how regulatory, risk, and compliance requirements influence technology delivery and portfolio management

Responsibilities

Talent development, recruitment, performance oversight, and ensuring strong delivery discipline across the portfolio.
Leads Tier 2 and Tier 3 projects with moderate-to-high complexity and risk, may lead Tier 1 initiatives.
Manages multiple projects simultaneously with medium- to long-term delivery horizons.
Oversees overall aggregate portfolio financials, benefit realization analysis for a fairly large portfolio of programs/projects.
Manages overall portfolio budget.
Directly manages a team of Program/Project Managers to ensure talent needs and capabilities are developed to support long term goals for the unit.
Provides strategic guidance to business/functional leaders to ensure escalated concerns or regulatory or governance related portfolio issues are appropriately managed.

Benefits

Base salary and variable compensation/incentive awards (e.g., eligibility for cash and/or equity incentive awards, generally through participation in an incentive plan)
Health and well-being benefits
Savings and retirement programs
Paid time off (including Vacation PTO, Flex PTO, and Holiday PTO)
Banking benefits and discounts
Career development
Reward and recognition
Regular development conversations, training programs
Online learning platform
Mentoring programs