US Portfolio Lead - Director Project Management

TransUnion

  • Chicago, IL
  • $150,100-225,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 7 days ago
What We'll Bring:At TransUnion, we have a welcoming and energetic environment that encourages collaboration and innovation. We are consistently exploring new technologies and tools to be agile. This environment gives our people the opportunity to hone current skills and build new capabilities, while discovering their genius.Come be a part of our team – you’ll work with great people, pioneering products and cutting-edge technology.To further this initiative, TransUnion is recruiting for a dynamic change agent to develop, implement, manage and oversee the International component of the Global Operations PMO. This newly created role will oversee management and execution of the Global Operations PMO in our global regions, including governance, team leadership, prioritization and communication.The role requires extensive collaboration with senior leads across many functions including Operations, Global Technology, U.S. Markets and Legal and Compliance to strategically architect the U.S. component of the PMO. As such, the ideal candidate brings a mix of operations and program management, strategy, or management consulting experience (or equivalent), and the ability to collaborate with teammates across countries, industry vertical lines of business, and other cross-functional groups.What You'll Bring:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Science, Engineering or other related discipline.
  • Demonstrable experience of strategic thinking and implementation of strategy. Ability to develop strategic solutions based on the Global strategy, strong stakeholder management and understanding of external trends
  • 15+ years of related business experience with at least 5 years that focus on managing large, complex programs in a matrix environment with overall budget greater than $10m
  • Proven ability to define and articulate a comprehensive and actionable program of work, resolving potentially complex inter-dependencies across multiple teams and systems
  • Background in a technology discipline, the different project types, their specific challenges and how to tackle them in the most appropriate way
  • Methodical, thorough, diligent with excellent organizational skills
  • Excellent organizational, analytical, communication and interpersonal skills with the capability to influence and guide key internal and external stakeholders
Impact You'll Make:
  • Partner with the Head of the GO PMO and the PMO Leadership team on the evolution of the Global Operations PMO
  • Evolve and manage the USM/LRC change Portfolio for all initiatives that will drive the realization of our strategy
  • Drive improved consistency, effectiveness and efficiency in how we operate, working with change management capability across Global Operations and beyond
  • Evolve standards, methods and tools for the management of projects to ensure deliverables are robust in design, plan and execution.
  • Build a delivery team to focus on US verticals
  • Further establish the shared delivery capability based out our Global Capability Centers
  • Partner with the Head of the Global Operations PMO and PMO Leadership Team to evolve and enhance PMO capabilities.
  • Lead the USM/LRC change portfolio, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and driving execution.
  • Improve consistency and efficiency in operational practices by collaborating with change management teams across Global Operations.
  • Advance project management standards, tools, and methodologies to ensure robust planning and execution.
  • Build and lead a delivery team focused on U.S. verticals, while expanding shared delivery capabilities through Global Capability Centers.
  • Oversee delivery across the Global Operations Change Portfolio, leveraging both internal and third-party resources through a flexible model.
  • Align roadmaps by developing strong relationships with Global Operations and USM/LRC leadership.
  • Establish and promote best practices for global initiatives using playbooks, templates, and planning systems.
  • Foster effective communication and collaboration across a matrixed organization.
  • Manage and motivate cross-functional project teams, ensuring capacity and demand are balanced across programs.
  • Ensure compliance standards are embedded in project processes and auditable.
  • Proactively manage delivery risks and maintain a current, well-documented project knowledge base.
  • Conduct post-rollout reviews and ensure feedback is captured and applied.
  • Provide guidance and support to program and project managers, stepping in as needed.
  • Identify and integrate AI-driven tools and capabilities to enhance portfolio management, delivery efficiency, and decision-making.
#LI-TE1Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act.Adherence to Company policies, sound judgment and trustworthiness, working safely, communicating respectfully, and safeguarding business operations, confidential and proprietary information, and the Company’s reputation are also essential expectations of this position.This is a hybrid position and involves regular performance of job responsibilities virtually as well as in-person at an assigned TU office location for a minimum of two days a week.Benefits:TransUnion provides flexible benefits including flexible time off for exempt associates, paid time off for non-exempt associates, up to 12 paid holidays per year, health benefits (including medical, dental, and vision plan options and health spending accounts), mental health support, disability benefits, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave, adoption assistance, fertility planning coverage, legal benefits, long-term care insurance, commuter benefits, tuition reimbursement, charity gift matching, employee stock purchase plan, 401(k) retirement savings with employer match, and access to TransUnion’s Employee Resource Groups. Spousal, domestic partner, and other eligible dependent coverage is available on select health and welfare plans.We are committed to being a place where diversity is not only present, it is embraced. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law. Additionally, in accordance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, TransUnion takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans in all levels of employment and develops annual affirmative action plans. Components of TransUnion’s Affirmative Action Program for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are available for review to any associate or applicant for employment upon request by contacting ERCoE@transunion.com.Pay Scale Information :The U.S. base salary range for this position is $150,100.00 - $225,000.00 annually. *The salary range for this position reflects a reasonable estimate of the range of compensation for this job. At TransUnion, actual compensation is based on careful consideration of additional factors such as (but not limited to) an individual’s education, training, work experience, job-related skill set, location, and industry knowledge, as well as the scope and responsibilities of the position and market considerations.Regular, fulltime non-sales positions may be eligible to participate in TransUnion’s annual bonus plan. Certain positions may be also eligible for long-term incentives and other payments based on applicable company guidance and plan documents.TransUnion's Internal Job Title: Director, Project Management

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