Director, Business Portfolio Management

Do your Best Work in Mooresville This position is based at our headquarters in Mooresville, North Carolina. Our corporate office is a space where you can collaborate and do your best work. Take a walk, grab a bite (or a cup of coffee), work out or get a check‑up – we invest in you so you can find your inspiration. Your Impact The primary purpose of this role is to conduct or oversee a suite of projects (may include both technical and non-technical components) by applying deep expertise in project/program management. This includes responsibility for developing work plans to meet business priorities and deadlines, determining and carrying out processes and methodologies, coordinating and delegating resources to accomplish organizational goals, partnering internally and externally to make effective business decisions, and recognizing cross‑functional program process improvements. Overall, this role manages programs that ultimately drive business and financial value and provide strategic and operational improvements across the business. This role will utilize a degree of technical knowledge, with high focus on business functionality and management skills. What You Will Do Delivers one or more programs that vary in size and complexity and may manage one or more large, highly complex and/or high impact programs with extended durations, with full responsibility and account for the delivery and business outcomes of any/all projects within the program. Serves as primary liaison with C‑executive leaders, program and project sponsors, clients, vendors and other key stakeholders to identify program initiatives, influencing the prioritization of projects, deliverables, and decisions necessary for optimal program delivery. Translates business visions and strategies into program execution plans that are aligned to achieve future state cross‑functional business solutions. Develops and manages program and project timelines, budgets, financials, forecasts, spend, and global resource utilization, providing input and justification of impact for team to make adjustments when issues are identified and require resolution. Leads cross‑functional global workforce and 3rd‑party solution provider(s) to achieve desired business outcomes (i.e. RFIs and vendor request RFPs) and to ultimately create and execute integrated and efficient program plans. Works closely with the Enterprise Delivery Director on both strategic and tactical delivery of business programs and manages a range of initiatives to achieve a particular organizational business outcome. Communicates a clear vision of project goals and objectives to the various project teams, setting expectations and holding project teams accountable to those expectations to reach desired outcomes. Manages program execution by overseeing the data collection process for program review and evaluation, using data‑driven methods to quantify program benefits and inform decisions. Partners with Project Managers (and Associates), cross‑functional leaders, functional subject matter experts, and executive sponsors (e.g., Store Operations, Supply Chain, HR) to identify program interdependencies that impact prioritization and resource allocation decisions. Controls and mitigates risks across multiple, interdependent programs/projects and manages dependencies affected by ongoing changes across programs/projects to make risk mitigation recommendations to the program teams and leadership. Provides project management expertise and business area knowledge through education and resource accessibility on the subject of project management and various delivery methodologies. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field or equivalent years of experience in lieu of education requirement, if applicable. 8 Years of Experience in business, including 4+ years managing projects/programs. Additional equivalent work experience may be substituted for the degree requirement. 8 Years of Experience working on and/or managing project(s) involving the implementation of project life cycle methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, process management, organizational change). 6 Years of Experience developing project Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) / User Stories used to create project schedules and estimates. Experience managing operational or project/program financial budgets and leading project teams. Preferred Skills / Education Master’s degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, MIS or related field or equivalent experience. 6 Years of Experience in project/program planning and coordination and working on projects/programs requiring the integration of cross‑functional business solutions. 3 Years of Experience using formal business process improvement methodologies. Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) – PMI Project Management Institute (PMI). Other project/program management certification. About Lowe's Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE®100 home improvement company with total fiscal 2025 sales of more than $86 billion. Lowe’s employs approximately 300,000 associates and operates over 1,750 home improvement stores, 540 branches and 120 distribution centers. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe’s supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing, improving community spaces, helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts and providing disaster relief to communities in need. For more information, visit Lowes.com. Lowe’s is an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Dormont Manufacturing Co