Director IT Portfolio Management Job
Armstrong World IndustriesAbout the role
Primary location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Relocation offered: No
Employment status: Full-Time
Travel: <10%
Non-compete: No
The estimated base salary range for this role is $180,000 to $195,000 per year, plus an annual incentive bonus and equity.
Individual pay is based upon location, skills and expertise, experience and other relevant factors
What does it mean to work at Armstrong?
It means being immersed in a supportive culture that recognizes you as a key player in Armstrong's future. We are a large company with a local feel, where you will get to know and collaborate with leadership and your colleagues across the company.
By joining us, you'll have the opportunity to make the most of your potential. Alongside a competitive remuneration package, you will receive:
- A benefits package including: medical, dental, prescription drug, life insurance, 401k match, long-term disability coverage, vacation and sick time, product discount programs and many more.
- Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests.
- A casual work environment where we have a recognition program for our team, and service awards. You will also be able to make the most of our fitness center and lunchtime cafe.
- A working culture that balances individual achievement with teamwork and collaboration. We draw on each other's strengths and allow for different work styles to build engagement and satisfaction to deliver results.
We are seeking a Director, IT Portfolio Management to partner closely with the CIO and senior leaders to translate business priorities into a clear, executable, and value‑driven technology portfolio. This is a highly visible leadership role for a strategic operator who brings structure without bureaucracy, urgency without chaos, and the judgment to help the organization invest in the right work at the right time.
What’s In It for You
- A high‑impact leadership role reporting directly to the CIO with enterprise‑wide visibility
- The opportunity to shape how technology investments are prioritized, governed, and delivered across the business
- Influence over major initiatives including SAP/ERP, digital commerce, data & AI, cybersecurity, infrastructure, M&A integration, and manufacturing systems
- The chance to build and mature portfolio management, PMO, and Office of the CIO capabilities
- A collaborative environment where strong business partnership and clear decision‑making are valued
What You’ll Do
- Lead enterprise IT portfolio management, ensuring alignment to business strategy, priorities, risk, and capacity
- Partner with the CIO and IT leadership to shape the IT roadmap, investment priorities, and executive decision rhythm
- Establish and continuously improve PMO standards, portfolio governance, delivery practices, and reporting
- Own demand intake, triage, prioritization, and approval of new technology initiatives
- Oversee project and program health, including scope, schedule, budget, risks, dependencies, and escalations
- Develop resource capacity and financial models in partnership with Finance and IT leaders
- Define and track portfolio‑level metrics, benefits realization, performance, and business outcomes
- Prepare executive‑ready materials for leadership, ELT, and governance forums
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of project managers, analysts, and portfolio resources
- Advance use of ServiceNow Strategic Portfolio Management / PPM and related tools to improve transparency and decision‑making
What Will Make You Successful
- Strong business judgment and the ability to balance competing priorities, tradeoffs, and constraints
- Comfort working with executives, business leaders, IT teams, and external partners
- The ability to influence without authority and facilitate fact‑based decisions
- A pragmatic mindset, bringing discipline and structure while enabling flexibility and speed
- Clear, concise communication of complex topics to senior audiences
- A focus on outcomes, value r
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