Director, Project and Portfolio Management

Molex
life insurance, parental leave
United States, Illinois, Lisle
2222 Wellington Court (Show on map)
Apr 14, 2026
Your Job The Director of Program & Portfolio Management (PPM) is responsible for establishing and leading a disciplined, enterprise-wide approach to portfolio management across Digital and IT. This role creates the structure, visibility, and operating rhythm needed to connect business strategy, investment decisions, capacity, and execution across enterprise and divisional priorities. This leader will oversee the portfolio management process for the organization, while program and project management resources remain embedded within decentralized teams. Success in the role will depend on the ability to influence across a matrixed environment, drive consistency through common practices and governance, and strengthen execution through partnership, transparency, and leadership without direct authority over all delivery resources. This is an onsite opportunity in Lisle, IL; 5 days/per week. Our Team The role sits at the intersection of strategy, finance, and delivery, partnering closely with IT leadership, Digital Business Partners, and divisional stakeholders to translate demand into an executable, value-focused portfolio. This is a highly visible leadership role with the opportunity to shape how Digital work is prioritized, governed, and delivered across the enterprise. What You Will Do Own the enterprise-wide view of the Digital and IT portfolio across business, functional, and divisional initiatives Maintain a transparent view of demand, priorities, funding, capacity, interdependencies, and delivery status Ensure alignment between strategic priorities, financial plans, and execution capacity Provide CIO and senior leadership with the insights needed to make effective trade-off and investment decisions Portfolio Management Process & Governance Establish and lead a scalable portfolio management process that brings consistency across a decentralized delivery model Define common expectations, governance practices, reporting standards, and portfolio review cadences without creating unnecessary bureaucracy Lead recurring portfolio and program reviews with Digital and business leadership to drive focus, transparency, and accountability Surface risks, resource constraints, and cross-functional dependencies early and drive resolution through leadership partnership Demand Intake & Prioritization Build and run a consistent intake and prioritization process for Digital and IT work across the enterprise Facilitate structured conversations with business leaders, Digital Leadership Team members, and key stakeholders to evaluate demand, sequence work, and clarify trade-offs Ensure initiatives enter the portfolio with clear sponsorship, business rationale, funding, scope, and outcome definitions Improve the quality and comparability of decisions on what work to start, stop, accelerate, or defer Enablement of Decentralized Program Delivery Provide enterprise leadership to program and project management practices across decentralized teams Create common tools, playbooks, templates, and ways of working that improve consistency, visibility, and execution quality Influence and coach program and project leaders across the organization to strengthen delivery discipline and portfolio transparency Reinforce clear roles, responsibilities, and expectations across teams participating in program execution Business Outcomes & Value Realization Shift portfolio management from activity tracking to business outcomes and value realization Partner with business and Digital leaders to define success measures and monitor benefits realization following implementation Provide leadership with clear visibility into value delivered relative to investment, progress against objectives, and lessons learned Promote stronger linkage between portfolio decisions and enterprise value creation Capacity & Resource Planning Partner with the Digital Leadership Team to improve visibility to resource capacity, delivery constraints, and demand across the portfolio Support annual planning and in-year decision making through realistic capacity, prioritization, and scenario modeling Enable fact-based resource discussions that improve focus on the highest-value work Identify systemic bottlenecks and recommend actions to improve organizational throughput and execution effectiveness Stakeholder Partnership & Communication Work closely with Digital Business Partners, capability leaders, divisional stakeholders, and finance partners to ensure business priorities are accurately reflected in the portfolio Strengthen collaboration between Digital, divisions and capabilities through clear communication, transparency, and predictable management rhythms Reinforce a common language for priorities, progress, risk, and value delivery across the enterprise Continuous Improvement Continuously evolve the PPM operating model based on organizational maturity, business needs, and leadership feedback Simplify governance where possible while increasing execution discipline and decision quality Identify opportunities to improve portfolio visibility, management reporting, and the overall effectiveness of Digital execution Help build a modern, practical PPM capability that enables scale without slowing the organization down Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Information Systems, or a related field required 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in digital operations, program management, portfolio management, IT strategy, or transformation within a global enterprise Proven ability to lead enterprise programs and operating models that connect business priorities, technology delivery, and financial outcomes Demonstrated success working across complex, matrixed organizations and influencing outcomes without direct authority Enterprise-first mindset with the ability to balance strategic priorities, operational realities, and business outcomes Strong execution discipline paired with sound judgment and a bias for simplicity Skilled at leading through influence, building alignment, and driving clarity in a matrixed environment Able to create structure, transparency, and accountability without over-engineering process What Will Put You Ahead MBA or advanced degree preferred in Leadership Attributes 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in digital operations, program management, portfolio management, IT strategy, or transformation within a global enterprise; manufacturing or engineering experience preferred Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage credibly with senior leaders across business and Digital functions Strong strategic thinking, business judgment, and analytical capability Deep alignment with Koch's Principle Based Management philosophy and Molex values Naturally curious, pragmatic, and continuous improvement oriented For this role, we anticipate paying $200,000 - $225,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form. At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy. Hiring Philosophy All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here. Who We Are At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company. Our Benefits Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter. Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. 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