Step Up For Students · 2 hours ago
Vice President, Enterprise Project & Portfolio Management Office - Contract to Hire
United States
Contract
Remote
Director/Executive
10+ years expStep Up For Students is a non-profit organization focused on empowering families to pursue educational opportunities for their children. They are seeking a dynamic Vice President to lead the Enterprise Project & Portfolio Management Office, responsible for setting strategic direction and ensuring effective execution of enterprise-wide project management initiatives.
AssociationEducationNon Profit
Responsibilities
Responsible for leading the EPMO
Define a streamlined PMO Center of Excellence
Develop vision and overall strategy for the EPMO governance function across all departments
Serve as executive liaison interacting with all organizations within SUFS
Implements and administers end-to-end portfolio governance and portfolio management practices and processes, in alignment with SUFS strategic goals and objectives, including integration with the annual planning, budgeting processes, and SUFS Stage Gate prioritize process
Leads enterprise-wide portfolio prioritization and reprioritization reviews for all enterprise projects, including transformational projects
Fosters collaboration between and including direct and indirect reports across the organization
Accountable for organization-wide education of EPMO policies, procedures, and standards and consistent application across the entire portfolio of projects; engages regularly with all levels of leaders on strategy delivery and portfolio governance performance
Promotes best practices and guides the team on a path of continuous improvement
Ensures appropriate project, program and transformation hand-off and closure occurs, including holding the final postmortem/ lessons learned sessions, and leveraging learnings to improve cross-team project practices
Executer and auditor of the EPMO governance and processes across SUFS, to ensure effective function across SUFS
Manage relationships between senior business leaders for all orgs and EPMO and at the appropriate level
In charge of negotiating and projecting a positive image of the organization
Strong in analytical decision-making skills to resolve issues, prioritize resources, and address project challenges
Lead the efforts of a winning culture across the organization
Collaborates in the development, coaching, and mentoring of talent and leaders in the organization
Leads, audits, and supports the completion and delivery of prioritized strategic initiatives that are tied to EPMO departmental and SUFS OKRs with appropriate EPMO governance, processes, and staff
Influences upward decision-making with a demonstrated executive presence and presentation skills
Understands and embraces diversity and possess the ability to adapt behavior based on cultural norms
Manages change effectively including organizational, process, and service delivery changes. Successfully gains support for business-driven changes through effective and timely communication including rationale, scope, and schedule
Proactively helps team adapt, embrace, and align with broader changes within SUFS
Foster creativity among the organization and be a role model
Drives continuous improvement initiatives and applies industry best practices to enhance organizational processes
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated success and a proven track record of professional/life experience in specific job functions, projects, industries or military service can substitute for professional experience and/or formal education requirements
Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, or a related field required
10+ years of progressive leadership experience within an enterprise Project or Project & Portfolio Management Office (PMO/EPPMO)
6+ years partnering with Executive Leadership, including C‑suite and senior business leaders, in highly visible, enterprise‑wide environments
Demonstrated strength in relationship management, strategic vision, enterprise alignment, and execution leadership, with the ability to facilitate high‑impact, executive‑level dialogue
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex concepts, present innovative ideas, and respond confidently to high‑level inquiries
Proven sense of accountability and integrity, with experience managing sensitive, high‑profile responsibilities and decisions
Strong analytical and critical‑thinking capabilities, including the ability to rapidly synthesize data, identify trends, and inform executive decision‑making
Demonstrated ability to take initiative, operate independently, and drive outcomes, while maintaining alignment with enterprise priorities
Collaborative leader with a track record of building trusted relationships across executive leaders, peers, cross‑functional teams, and individual contributors
Proficient in PMO and portfolio management tools, such as Microsoft Project, Clarity, Atlassian JIRA, Asana, or other industry‑standard platforms
Guided by exceptional maturity, discretion, and sound judgment, with the ability to maintain confidentiality and navigate complex organizational dynamics
Preferred
Master's degree in Business, Computer Science, or a related field required
Proven program and portfolio management expertise, with deep familiarity leading complex, cross functional initiatives
PMP, PgMP, or equivalent PMO certification
Benefits
Medical - HSA/FSA - Dental - Vision
Company Paid Disability - Life Insurance
401K Match - Tuition Reimbursement
Generous Time off Policy - Professional Development
Company
Step Up For Students
Step Up For Students helps administer two scholarships; one for economically disadvantaged students.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Step Up For Students has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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2021 (1)
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Alex Mangan
Chief Product Officer
Ronda Dry, Ed.D
Student Learning and Partner Success Director
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