Portfolio Director (EPMO) (US)

Work Location: Mount Laurel, New Jersey, United States of America Hours: 40 Pay Details: $148,720 - $223,080 USD TD is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation opportunities to all colleagues. Growth opportunities and skill development are defining features of the colleague experience at TD. Our compensation policies and practices have been designed to allow colleagues to progress through the salary range over time as they progress in their role. The base pay actually offered may vary based upon the candidate's skills and experience, job-related knowledge, geographic location, and other specific business and organizational needs. As a candidate, you are encouraged to ask compensation related questions and have an open dialogue with your recruiter who can provide you more specific details for this role. Line of Business: Enterprise Enabling Functions Job Description: The Portfolio Director - EPMO (US) is a people leader, managing and developing a team of 5–7 Program and/or Project Managers. Responsibilities include talent development, recruitment, performance oversight, and ensuring strong delivery discipline across the portfolio. The role typically leads Tier 2 and Tier 3 projects with moderate‑to‑high complexity and risk, may lead Tier 1 initiatives, and often manages multiple projects simultaneously with medium‑ to long‑term delivery horizons. Projects are supported by executive‑level sponsorship and may involve indirect leadership of cross‑line‑of‑business teams, including business analysts, business SMEs, and technology resources. Depth & Scope: Manages portfolios with a moderate to high level of regulatory oversight Oversees overall aggregate portfolio financials, benefit realization analysis for a fairly large portfolio of programs/projects Manages overall portfolio budget Oversees a portfolio comprised of multiple concurrent projects/programs, including IT, generally up to and including projects at the Tier 2 level with a moderately high to high complexity profile May on occasion lead the delivery of up to Tier 1 projects/programs Directly manages a team of Program/Project Managers to ensure talent needs and capabilities are developed to support long term goals for the unit Provides strategic guidance to business/functional leaders to ensure escalated concerns or regulatory or governance related portfolio issues are appropriately managed Education & Experience: Bachelor's Degree required Project Management Certification required 10+ years relevant experience required Comprehensive knowledge of the practices, procedures and principles of project management Exposure to financial management with respect to tracking, forecasting and managing project budgets Ability to make an impact, influence and achieve results with effective negotiation, problem-solving and communication skills Strong facilitation skills Commitment to team skills development and ability to attract top talent Team player with ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external partners Ability to create and foster a cohesive team, and promote a positive work environment for all employees Ability to think strategically and possess strong business acumen Proven ability to stay focused under pressure, demonstrating resilience in challenging situations Experienced change agent, able to guide cross-functional teams through complex change from concept to execution Comfortable with ambiguity and ability to cope with rapid change Strong leadership skills; Leads by example, champions change and develops a highly motivated team to consistently exceed expectations Good judgment ability to determine which issues to escalate vs. to resolve independently, and provide suggestions for possible resolution Preferred Qualifications: • Agile Certification Working knowledge of AI and emerging technologies, with the ability to assess implications for delivery strategy, governance, risk, and portfolio outcomes Experience operating within large, regulated U.S. financial institutions, with an understanding of how regulatory, risk, and compliance requirements influence technology delivery and portfolio management Physical Requirements: Never: 0%; Occasional: 1-33%; Frequent: 34-66%; Continuous: 67-100% Domestic Travel – Occasional International Travel – Never Performing sedentary work – Continuous Performing multiple tasks – Continuous Operating standard office equipment - Continuous Responding quickly to sounds – Occasional Sitting – Continuous Standing – Occasional Walking – Occasional Moving safely in confined spaces – Occasional Lifting/Carrying (under 25 lbs.) – Occasional Lifting/Carrying (over 25 lbs.) – Never Squatting – Occasional Bending – Occasional Kneeling – Never Crawling – Never Climbing – Never Reaching overhead – Never Reaching forward – Occasional Pushing – Never Pulling – Never Twisting – Never Concentrating for long periods of time – Continuous Applying common sense to deal with problems involv