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Director, Portfolio Management

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DHL Express - a company that connects people!

What makes DHL great Our People! We know each employee's individual contributions make us the #1 Express Delivery and Logistics Company in the world.

Distinguished as No.1 World's Best Workplace™ by Great Place to Work and Fortune MagazineDHL Express is committed to maintaining an environment that empowers every team member to make the greatest possible impact on our business. Our corporate culture is about personal commitment - to our business, to each other and to our global communities. DHL is dedicated to being a great place to work.Start YOUR career with DHL today…

Role Purpose:

The Director, Portfolio Management provides strategic leadership and operational oversight of the change and IT portfolios across DHL Express. The role ensures visibility, prioritization, governance, and capability development across the organization. It also leads the development of the methods, tools, and community that support effective portfolio management.

This position is responsible for ensuring that senior management have the visibility of the change and IT portfolios to make informed decisions, including prioritization based on value to the business. Additionally, the role ensures that the processes and tools are in place to allow changes to be tracked through their lifecycle from idea through to implementation, while supporting both execution teams and executive-level decision-making.

How will you contribute to the success of DHL

Portfolio Visibility & Prioritization
  • Establish and maintain end-to-end visibility of the change portfolio.
  • Develop and maintain dashboards and reporting mechanisms to support decision-making, prioritization, and track value.
  • Facilitate cross-functional review and prioritization forums to align initiatives with strategic objectives and resource availability.

Governance & Oversight
  • Enforce governance processes for IT project and product portfolios, to ensure alignment with business strategy and compliance with standards.
  • Support executive decision-making through structured portfolio reviews and scenario planning.

Community Leadership
  • Develop and lead the Express IT PMO community, fostering collaboration, capability development, and continuous improvement.
  • Act as a thought leader, mentor and coach to PMO professionals across the organization.

Methods, Standards & Tools Management
  • Own the product management of portfolio management tools and platforms.
  • Define and evolve standards, templates, and methodologies to support consistent portfolio execution.

Enablement & Support
  • Design and deliver training programs on portfolio management tools, methods, and techniques.
  • Provide ongoing support and guidance to stakeholders involved in portfolio management activities.
  • Champion adoption and continuous improvement of portfolio management practices across the organization.

Do you have what it takes

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Engineering, Finance, Project Management or a related field. Master's qualification in a related discipline will be advantageous.
  • Professional certifications such as:
    - MoP® (Management of Portfolios)
    - PMI PfMP® (Portfolio Management Professional)
    - PMI PMP® / PRINCE2®
    - SAFe® or other Agile certifications (if operating in a scaled agile environment)
    - ITIL® (for service and governance alignment)
  • Preferably 10 years of progressive experience in:
    - Portfolio management, program management, or enterprise PMO leadership
    - Leading cross-functional prioritization and governance processes
    - Managing enterprise-level change portfolios in complex, matrixed organizations
  • Preferably 5+ years in a senior leadership role, with:
    - Direct or matrixed team leadership
    - Executive stakeholder engagement
    - Ownership of portfolio management tools and methods
  • Demonstrated experience in the following:
    - Implementing or evolving portfolio management frameworks.
    - Leading communities of practice or capability-building initiatives.
    - Managing enterprise PMO and project management tools (e.g., Planview, Jira).
  • Proficiency in English (written and spoken).

Please submit your application along with your CV and a copy of your highest educational degree (e.g., Bachelor's, Master's, or MBA certificate).

DHL is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

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About Company

DHL Aero Expreso S.A. is a cargo airline based out of Panama City, Panama. It is wholly owned by Deutsche Post World Net and operates the group's DHL-branded parcel and express services in Central and South America. Its main base is Tocumen International Airport, Panama City.

Job ID: 149141765

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