Portfolio Director

Post Date

Apr 29, 2026

Location

Chicago,
Illinois

ZIP/Postal Code

60606
US
Jun 30, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Perm

Category

Project Manager

Req #

CHI-031d75bd-04ab-4a0f-b9fa-f0d00ae6cc61

Pay Rate

$185k - $210k (estimate)

Job Description

The Portfolio Director is responsible for strategic planning, execution, and governance of all
projects and initiatives within an assigned area. This role is also responsible for managing and mentoring
a team of project professionals to deliver the technology programs and projects. This is a player-coach
role, and therefore the Portfolio Director may also manage specific major projects as assigned.
Responsibilities will include technology portfolio planning, estimating, and demand management,
ensuring all projects within the portfolio are managed effectively through a full project lifecycle. The
Portfolio Director will ensure all projects follow the defined governance processes and change
management methodologies and will also have a strong focus on Portfolio Reporting and Analytic

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Required Skills & Experience

Collaborate with leadership to define and prioritize projects in the portfolio.
• Manage and execute planning, scheduling, resource requirements and dependencies for the
portfolio
• Utilize project management tools and methodologies to monitor and control project activities
for all projects in the portfolio, tracking project progress, milestones, and deliverables.
• Provide reporting and analytics including Portfolio, Program and Project Status, and Resource
Demand Management.
• Manage and report risks and issues to projects in the portfolio.
• Report Portfolio financials including budget, forecast and actuals.
• Produce regular Portfolio status reports using standard documentation and tools, ensuring
inclusion of timely and accurate information.
• Manage interdependencies with other projects or programs both within and outside the
portfolio.
• Manage relationships with key owners across TDS and within individual functions, business
units.
• Manage relationships with a variety of stakeholders to influence and negotiate where
applicable.
• Manage relationships with strategic vendor partners.
• Manage and Chair Portfolio meetings as required.
• Remove or mitigate barriers to success.
• Contribute to defining PMO governance and methodology and ensure adherence with project
teams

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Experience working in a Data and/or AI project environment is a plus

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.