About this role
The Director, Portfolio Management & Execution is responsible for enabling the successful delivery of the enterprise portfolio by ensuring initiatives are strategically aligned and executed with transparency, discipline, and agility. Operating within the Transformation Office, this role serves as a critical bridge between strategy, finance, and delivery, translating enterprise priorities into an executable, outcome driven portfolio.
Partnering closely with senior leaders, IT, Finance, and business teams, the role leads the evolution of how the organization plans, governs, funds, and delivers change. This includes optimizing the flow of work, strengthening portfolio and execution governance, and continuously improving portfolio, program, and project management capabilities to support a product and value stream oriented operating model.
The Director plays a pivotal role in balancing strategic ambition with execution realism—providing insight, structure, and decision support to maximize business outcomes, accelerate value delivery, and enable the organization to adapt in a dynamic environment.
Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's Degree or professional level of knowledge in a specialized field, or equivalent, related experience.
Experience: 8 or more years - or Bachelor's Degree equivalent plus 10 or more years.
Leadership: Strategic Vision: Ability to align the PMO with the organization’s strategic goals and influencing
Skills: Influence and motivate project managers and teams to achieve project success.
Agile & Lean Delivery:
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- Agile Experience: Proven experience working within Agile, Lean, or hybrid delivery models across portfolios, programs, and cross functional teams.
- Lean‑Agile Application: Ability to apply Agile and Lean principles beyond the team level to improve portfolio flow, prioritization, and execution outcomes.
- Framework Awareness: Working knowledge of Agile frameworks such as Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, or equivalent enterprise Agile approaches.
- Continuous Improvement: Uses inspect and adapt practices, metrics, and feedback loops to continuously improve delivery performance.
- Adaptability: Comfort navigating changing priorities, evolving scope, and dynamic environments inherent in Agile delivery models.
Communication: Stakeholder Management: Effective communication with stakeholders at all levels of the
Organization and Presentation Skills: Ability to present complex information in a clear and understandable
manner.
Analytical Skills: Data Analysis: Analyze project data to identify trends, issues, and opportunities for
improvement and Problem-Solving: Address complex problems and make informed decisions.
Project Management Expertise: Project Lifecycle Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of project
management methodologies and project lifecycles and Risk Management: Proficiency in identifying, assessing,
and managing project risks.
Change Management: Change Leadership: Lead organizational change initiatives and manage resistance to
change and Cultural Awareness: Navigate and shape the organizational culture to support effective project
management.
Learning: Stay updated on industry trends and emerging project management practices.
Pay Philosophy: The typical starting salary range for this role is determined by several factors including skills, experience, education, certifications, and location. Some roles at Mapfre are eligible for commission and/or bonus earnings, in addition to salary, calculated based upon factors set forth in the compensation plan for the role.
Salary Range $140,000 - $185,000
Thank you for considering Mapfre Insurance as part of your career journey.
We're proud to be rated "A" (Excellent) by A.M. Best Company. We offer property and casualty insurance, working with over 3,000 independent agents and brokers in 11 states.
If you require an accommodation for a disability so that you may participate in the selection process, you are encouraged to contact the Mapfre Insurance Talent Acquisition team at [email protected].
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Other facts
About MAPFRE
At Mapfre, we’ve spent more than 90 years supporting people and businesses
around the world, taking care of what matters most to them.
We offer insurance, financial, and service solutions that evolve with you. Our
experience and commitment, combined with a constant focus on innovation, allow
us to anticipate challenges and deliver tailored responses.
We believe in a shared future, where every action counts and every person matters.
We work to build trust, promote inclusion, and care for the planet and society. Our
goal is to contribute to making the world we all share a fairer and more sustainable
place for everyone.
Our team is made up of diverse, committed people united by a genuine vocation for
helping others. We promote professional development, continuous learning, and the
well-being of everyone who’s part of our group.
Would you like to be part of a global company that believes in the power of talent to
transform the world? Then this is the place for you.
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What you'll do
- The Director is responsible for the successful delivery of the enterprise portfolio, ensuring initiatives are strategically aligned and executed. This role involves optimizing work flow and improving project management capabilities to support a product-oriented operating model.
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