Technology Portfolio Director- Strategy Delivery

State Farm•Dunwoody, GA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a highly strategic and execution-oriented Technical Portfolio Director to lead a portfolio of large-scale technology implementations and transformation initiatives across the enterprise. This leader will oversee multiple complex, cross-functional programs simultaneously, ensuring alignment to strategic priorities, delivery excellence, operational readiness, and measurable business outcomes. The ideal candidate combines strong technology delivery expertise with executive-level influence, portfolio governance experience, financial acumen, and the ability to navigate a highly matrixed organization. This role requires a leader who can connect strategy to execution, drive accountability across teams, proactively manage risk and dependencies, and operate effectively in fast-paced, evolving environments. This position will partner closely with senior leaders across Technology, Product, Business, Digital, Finance, and Risk organizations to deliver transformational capabilities that support enterprise growth and modernization objectives.

Requirements

10+ years leading complex enterprise technology programs and portfolios
Strong understanding of enterprise architecture, cloud platforms, data ecosystems, and system integrations
Demonstrated success operating within highly matrixed organizations
Exceptional executive communication and stakeholder management skills
Experience leading enterprise governance and steering committee processes
Proven ability to influence across business and technology organizations
Strong financial acumen including budgeting, forecasting, and vendor management
Experience within regulated industries (insurance/financial services) preferred
Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (e.g., H-1B Visa) or future need for this opportunity

Responsibilities

Lead a portfolio of complex, enterprise-wide technology initiatives and implementations with multiple concurrent workstreams
Establish and maintain integrated portfolio roadmaps, delivery plans, milestones, dependencies, and governance structures
Drive alignment between business priorities, technology strategy, and execution plans
Ensure portfolio delivery meets scope, timeline, budget, quality, and value realization objectives while managing risks, interdependencies, and delivery constraints across programs
Serve as a trusted advisor to senior executives and business leaders
Lead executive steering committees, governance forums, and portfolio reviews
Provide concise, data-driven updates on portfolio health, risks, financials, and delivery status
Influence cross-functional teams and stakeholders in a highly matrixed environment
Build strong partnerships across business and technology organizations to drive alignment and decision-making
Oversee enterprise technology implementations including platform modernization, cloud transformation, digital capabilities, data & AI platforms (e.g., Databricks), GenAI tool rollouts and enablement (e.g., adoption, governance, and operationalization), integrations, infrastructure upgrades, and operational enablement efforts
Partner with architecture, engineering, product, and business teams to ensure successful implementation outcomes
Ensure alignment between technical delivery, business processes, operational readiness, and customer experience objectives
Support scalable and repeatable delivery practices across programs
Lead organizational readiness, communication, and change management efforts related to major implementations
Promote accountability, execution discipline, and continuous improvement across delivery teams

Benefits

Compensation is based on a standard 38:45-hour work week
Potential starting salary range: $173,000 - $236,200
Starting salary will be based on skills, background, and experience
High end of the range limited to applicants with significant relevant experience
Potential yearly incentive pay up to 30% of base salary
Annual raise and bonus
Robust health and wellbeing programs
State Farm pays most of your healthcare premium
Multiple healthcare plan options, including a high deductible plan
100% coverage for in-network preventative care
Access to vision, dental, telemedicine, 24/7 mental health professionals
Educational benefits like industry leading training programs
Top-notch tuition assistance programs
Employee resource groups
Mentoring
Fertility/IVF/adoption assistance
College coaching
National discount programs
Interactive monthly financial workshops
Free financial coaching
Ability to start a savings account
Financing through State Farm Federal Credit Union
Generous time off policies
Opportunity to initially earn up to 20 days annually
Parental leave
Paid holidays
Celebration day
Life leave (40 hours/year)
Bereavement leave
Community service/education support days
Matching Gift Program
Good Neighbor Grant Program
Employee Assistance Fund
Free financial advisors
401(k) plan with company contributions of up to 7% of your salary