Director IT Portfolio Management Job

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 realization, and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 10+ years of progressive experience in IT portfolio management, IT PMO leadership, technology program management, or enterprise transformation
• 7+ years of leadership experience managing project managers, program managers, analysts, or cross-functional delivery teams
• Deep understanding of IT financial management, portfolio governance, resource capacity planning, and benefits realization
• Experience with PPM/SPM tools such as ServiceNow SPM/PPM, Planview, Clarity, Jira Align, or similar platforms
• Strong knowledge of Waterfall, Agile, and hybrid delivery models

What Makes You Stand Out

• Experience in manufacturing, industrial, building products, or other complex operating environments
• Exposure to SAP/ERP programs, enterprise application modernization, digital commerce, data/AI, cybersecurity, or infrastructure transformation
• Experience building or maturing an enterprise PMO, Office of the CIO, or strategic portfolio function
• MBA or master's degree in business, technology, engineering, or a related field
• PMP certification (PgMP, PfMP, Agile/Scrum, ITIL, or BRMP certifications are a plus)
• A track record of preparing executive-level and board-ready portfolio reporting and materials

Why should you join Armstrong World Industries?

Armstrong World Industries (AWI) is an Americas leader in the design and manufacture of innovative interior and exterior architectural applications including ceilings, specialty walls and exterior metal solutions. With approximately $1.4 billion in revenue, AWI has about 3,700 employees and a manufacturing network of 21 facilities in North America.


At home, at work, in healthcare facilities, classrooms, stores, or restaurants, we offer interior solutions that help to enhance comfort, save time, improve building efficiency and overall performance, and create beautiful spaces.

For more than 160 years, we have built our business on trust and integrity. It set us apart then, and it sets us apart now, along with our ability to collaborate with and innovate for the people we're here to serve - our customers, our shareholders, our communities and our employees.

We are committed to developing new and sustainable architectural solutions, with design and performance possibilities that make a positive difference in spaces where we live, work, learn, heal and play. It's an exciting, rewarding business to be in, and we're committed to continue to grow and prosper for the benefit of all of our stakeholders. We hope you join us.

Our Sustainability Ambition

"Bringing our Purpose to Life" - lead a transformation in the design and building of spaces fit for today and tomorrow.
We are committed to:

• Engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce ;
• Transforming buildings from structures that shelter into structures that serve and preserve the health and well-being of people and planet ;
• Pursuing sustainable, innovative solutions for spaces where we live, work, learn heal and play;
• Being a catalyst for change with all of our stakeholders; and
• Making a positive difference in the environments and communities we impact .

About the location (Lancaster PA)

Lancaster, PA. A great central location in South Central Pennsylvania, Lancaster is ideally situated for easy access to major metropolitan cities such as Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington DC, and New York City. Lancaster offers a vibrant arts and entertainment community with wonderful historic sites, B&Bs, museums, great shopping, entertainment venues and restaurants.

Armstrong is committed to engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce. As part of our dedication to diversity, AWI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard for race, sex, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at by email at AWI talent acquisition and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

Come and build your future with us and apply today!

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