Assistant Director, Portfolio Management and Reporting

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Who We Are

The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB), a nonprofit organization established by Congress, oversees the audits of public companies and SEC-registered brokers and dealers to protect investors and to further the public interest in the preparation of independent, accurate, and informative audit reports.

Our investor protection mission is focused on modernizing audit standards, enhancing audit inspections, and strengthening enforcement of PCAOB rules and standards and other related laws and rules. People are at the heart of our mission at the PCAOB. As we carry out that mission, we strive to uphold the highest standards in audit quality with investors’ families, savings, and futures in mind.

We are hiring mission-driven professionals interested in a career with purpose, competitive benefit offerings, and work-life flexibility. If you are interested in working with a group of talented professionals to protect investors and drive audit quality and innovation while adhering to the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct, join us.

What We Offer

At the PCAOB, we offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package with a focus on the health and financial well-being of our valued team members. Some of the features of our comprehensive Total Rewards package include:

• Compensation – We support transparency, equity, and fairness in our compensation programs and provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range, based on data-driven market analysis, for each job posting. While it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range, a reasonable estimate of the salary ranges are as follows: Tampa, FL: $143,300 - $224,600 per year. Atlanta, GA; Fort Lauderdale, FL; Charlotte, NC; and Dallas, TX: $150,500 - $235,800 per year. Houston, TX; Denver, CO; Chicago, IL; and Philadelphia, PA: $157,600 - $247,000 per year. Irvine, CA; Los Angeles, CA; Washington, DC (Headquarters); Ashburn, VA; and Boston, MA: $164,800 - $258,300 per year. New York, NY: $179,200 - $280,700 per year. San Francisco, CA: $186,200 - $292,000 per year.
• Hybrid work option – Staff will be assigned to one of our offices or locations, including: Washington, DC (Headquarters); Ashburn, VA; Irvine, CA; Los Angeles, CA; San Francisco, CA; Denver, CO; Fort Lauderdale, FL; Tampa, FL; Atlanta, GA; Chicago, IL; Boston, MA; New York, NY; Charlotte, NC; Philadelphia, PA; Dallas, TX; and Houston, TX. Staff can choose to live and work from anywhere within the United States but will be required to commute to their assigned office or location for occasional intentional gatherings or meetings at the frequency required by their supervisor. Travel to an assigned office or location for commuting purposes will not be considered reimbursable business travel, unless otherwise required by state law. Business travel is reimbursable in an amount not exceeding the cost to travel from the assigned office or location, unless otherwise required by state law.
• Generous paid time off – Up to 6 weeks annually, in addition to 12 federal holidays, 2 floating holidays, and a year-end break December 26-31, 2025
• Highly competitive 401(k) match and savings options – Immediate vesting and contributions matched dollar for dollar, up to 7 percent of eligible compensation. Roth in-plan conversion available.
• Comprehensive and competitive health benefit offerings – Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Supportive paid family leave benefits – Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave and up to 16 weeks paid caregiver leave
• Life insurance benefits – Basic life and AD&D insurance provided; supplemental insurance also available
• Education benefits – PCAOB staff qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. We also offer student loan repayment assistance, staff college tuition assistance, and college coach program support.
• Well-being and family resources – Mental health and well-being resources, paid volunteer time, emergency child/adult dependent back-up care services, family-forming assistance, discounted gym memberships, employee assistance program (EAP), health advocate program, and more 
• Commuter benefits – Tax-free employer subsidy and pretax employee deductions
  
  

Position Summary

The Assistant Director, Portfolio Management and Reporting, is a key leadership role responsible for the strategic alignment, prioritization, governance, and reporting of the PCAOB’s technology investment portfolio. This position plays a pivotal role in aligning technology investments with the PCAOB’s Long-Term Planning (LTP) goals and driving maximum business value. The candidate will act as a key advisor to executive leadership, ensuring the technology portfolio maximizes business value, mitigates risk, and directly supports the mission and priorities of the organization. This role requires a deep understanding of technology resource capacity, including current and future skill sets, availability, allocation and cost, coupled with expert-level monitoring of portfolio performance to deliver maximum value to the organization.

Responsibilities

Strategic Portfolio Management:

• Lead the quarterly strategic planning process to maximize portfolio agility, ensuring responsiveness to evolving business needs.
• Architect and implement a robust prioritization and scoring framework incorporating business value, risk, policy compliance, strategic alignment, and budget considerations.
• Lead cross-functional workshops to cultivate stakeholder buy-in and achieve consensus on portfolio prioritization.
• Continuously assess and dynamically adjust portfolio priorities in response to shifting strategic priorities and changing business demands.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including executive leadership and Division and Office leaders.
• Proactively manage stakeholder expectations, transparently communicate portfolio objectives and performance, and foster collaboration and alignment across the organization.
  
  

Resource Optimization And Capacity Planning

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of the technology organization's resource capacity, encompassing skill sets, availability, cost, and anticipate future needs.
• Analyze resource demand across the project portfolio and proactively identify potential bottlenecks or constraints and provide alternative solutions
• Collaborate with stakeholders and resource managers to optimize resource allocation and ensure projects and teams are adequately staffed to meet commitments.
• Implement advanced tools and processes to accurately track resource utilization and forecast future capacity needs.
  
  

Performance Measurement And Reporting

• Define and establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to track the progress and health of the technology project portfolio.
• Leverage advanced analytics and reporting tools to provide data-driven insights into portfolio performance and trends.
• Develop and deliver executive-level dashboards and presentations that clearly communicate portfolio performance, highlighting key accomplishments, risks, and issues.
• Provide strategic insights and recommendations to optimize portfolio performance and drive business value.
• Drive the implementation of Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) as a methodology to measure and track business value and performance.
• Ensure timely and accurate communication of portfolio decisions, progress, risks, mitigation plans, and impacts to Division and Office senior stakeholders.
  
  

Portfolio Governance

• Lead the development and implementation of IT portfolio governance processes.
• Ensure adherence to established standards, policies, and procedures for project selection, initiation, execution, and closure.
• Define and oversee the creation of key artifacts for the software development lifecycle, including scoping documents and solution discovery artifacts.
• Provide expert guidance and support to the Technology Investment Committee in making data-driven decisions regarding the technology portfolio.
  
  

Continuous Improvement

• Remain current with industry best practices and emerging trends in technology portfolio management.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve portfolio management processes, tools, and methodologies.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the technology organization.
  
  

Leadership And Management

• Build strong relationships with Division and Office leaders across the organization.
• Provide strategic leadership and mentorship to the Portfolio management team.
• Conduct performance reviews, provide feedback, and identify development opportunities for team members.
• Recruit, maintain, and develop staff consistent with business needs.
  
  

Qualifications

Education/Technical Expertise

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required in Business Administration, Information Technology, or related field.
• Extensive experience in establishing and running a successful Portfolio Management practice.
• Ten years of relevant experience including at least 7 years of progressive experience in portfolio management and execution, program control, financial planning, reporting, and analysis, having successfully managed a large portfolio or program ( 25 active projects) with multiple business stakeholders.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Project Manager or equivalent Agile role, ideally in an IT organization.
• Proven experience with Agile project and portfolio management tools such as ServiceNow, Jira, or Azure DevOps.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to organizational strategic planning at an executive level.
• Excellent influence and negotiation skills; ability to facilitate discussions around complex issues and bring them to resolution.
• Possesses strong technical and financial acumen.
• Substantial leadership experience, preferably in an environment in which influence-based leadership and data-driven decision-making is dominant.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
  
  

Leadership/Management Skills And Abilities

• Ability to drive a positive “tone at the top” of the organization and hold others accountable for doing the same.
• Ensures that own behavior and the behavior of others is consistent with the highest ethical standards and aligns with the values of the organization.
• Must be able to motivate and inspire employees at all levels of the organization to enhance team commitment and individual performance.
• Proven ability to develop, coach, and mentor staff, providing constant feedback and clear direction.
• Ability to promote collaboration by unifying teams, setting common goals and incentivizing collaborative behavior.
• Proven ability to navigate and resolve various types of conflict in a timely and productive manner.
  
  

Equal Employment Opportunity

All PCAOB employees are entitled to equal opportunity and a professional work environment, free of discrimination and harassment. A workplace free of discrimination and harassment is fundamental to professional success and to the PCAOB's mission. The PCAOB will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law.