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Director Technology, Program Management
The Director Technology, Program Management is a hands-on role that will play an integral part in the Technology + Product Project Management office, focused on the creation of cross functional program/ project teams to bring order and enforce standards to the portfolio of work.
**What You'll Do:**
+ Deliver Solutions using our delivery framework that are on time, on budget and in scope
+ Create and manage projects with strong stakeholder alignment and buy-in
+ Drive close project collaboration across business, technology and product
+ Manage, support, and synthesize the work of project teams
+ Create and update project plans, as appropriate
+ Create, collaborate, and support the appropriate Project Framework documentation as required
+ Create Project Framework Gate materials as necessary
+ Interface with executives to define project priorities, implementation opportunities, challenges and communicate project risks and opportunities.
+ Contribute to the ongoing support of the PMO in alignment with Project Management Institute (PMI) guidelines, quality standards and company delivery framework requirements.
+ Develop, implement, and govern program management processes, dashboards, templates, policies, and metrics.
+ Monitor compliance with project policies and standards, including Project Status Reports and Roadmaps
+ Coach and mentor project management practitioners and share knowledge of best practices.
**What We're Looking For:**
+ Skilled at managing teams, projects, deliverables, and timelines
+ Expert-level knowledge of project and change management, methodologies, techniques, processes (e.g., Project and Portfolio Management Methodology - PPM).
+ Vendor management experience
+ Expert with Jira and Confluence and KPI generation from Jira
+ Expert working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
+ Knowledge of resource management tools.
+ 7+ years' experience in full life cycle of complex software deployment projects
+ Must be a self-starter that takes initiative in development of project teams and schedules with cross functional teams.
+ Excellent judgment with proven ability to identify problems and deal with complex issues.
+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, particularly on challenging, complex, and difficult issues to develop solutions that address root causes.
+ Cross-Team Dependencies: Orchestrate and track dependency frameworks across multiple product lines and platforms to prevent bottlenecks and reduce waiting times
+ Communication: Exceptional storytelling and conflict-resolution skills, capable of influencing C-suite executives and managing cross-functional matrix environments
+ Lead the annual and quarterly Objective and Key Results (OKR) and Quarterly Business Review (QBR) processes. Ensure company goals cascade clearly to teams and reflect true capacity and sequencing.
+ Road mapping: Develop comprehensive portfolio roadmaps that balance short-term deliverables with long-term strategic investments.
+ Resource Capacity Planning: Align departmental capacity limits with strategic project needs to ensure teams are properly funded and staffed.
+ Trade-off Facilitation: Host portfolio forums for prioritization and dependency alignment. Make difficult trade-offs explicit and adjust sequencing based on resource realities.
+ Prioritization Models: Establish strict scoring models and gating processes to evaluate new project requests based on strategic alignment, ROI, and risk
+ Performance Monitoring: Define, track, and publish portfolio KPIs via executive-ready dashboards
+ Financial Acumen: Strong understanding of financial forecasting, budget management, and return-on-investment (ROI) tracking.
**Required Qualifications**
+ Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
+ Project Management Institute Certifications in Program/Project Management or Equivalent
+ Minimum of 10+ years of project management experience, including ownership of large, complex, or enterprise-wide initiatives.
+ Demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams and managing multiple stakeholders in fast-paced environments.
+ Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, including Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid delivery models.
+ Expert in managing project budgets, schedules, risk registers, and status reporting.
+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level presentations and stakeholder management.
+ Expert proficiency with common project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, and similar platforms.
The starting salary is $165k with annual bonus and profit-sharing eligibility; actual salary will be determined based on years of relevant work experience.
**What You'll Get:**
+ 40% off any standard Hertz Rental??
+ Paid Time Off
+ Medical, Dental & Vision plan options
+ Retirement programs, including 401(k) employer matching
+ Paid Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance
+ Employee Assistance Program for employees & family
+ Educational Reimbursement & Discounts
+ Voluntary Insurance Programs - Pet, Legal/Identity Theft, Critical Illness
+ Perks & Discounts -Theme Park Tickets, Gym Discounts & more
The Hertz Corporation operates the Hertz, Dollar Car Rental, Thrifty Car Rental brands in approximately 9,700 corporate and franchisee locations throughout North America, Europe, The Caribbean, Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, Australia and New Zealand. The Hertz Corporation is one of the largest worldwide airport general use vehicle rental companies, and the Hertz brand is one of the most recognized in the world.
**US EEO STATEMENT**
At Hertz, we champion and celebrate a culture of diversity and inclusion. We take affirmative steps to promote employment and advancement opportunities. The endless variety of perspectives, experiences, skills and talents that our employees invest in their work every day represent a significant part of our culture - and our success and reputation as a company.
Individuals are encouraged to apply for positions because of the characteristics that make them unique.
EOE, including disability/veteran
**What You'll Do:**
+ Deliver Solutions using our delivery framework that are on time, on budget and in scope
+ Create and manage projects with strong stakeholder alignment and buy-in
+ Drive close project collaboration across business, technology and product
+ Manage, support, and synthesize the work of project teams
+ Create and update project plans, as appropriate
+ Create, collaborate, and support the appropriate Project Framework documentation as required
+ Create Project Framework Gate materials as necessary
+ Interface with executives to define project priorities, implementation opportunities, challenges and communicate project risks and opportunities.
+ Contribute to the ongoing support of the PMO in alignment with Project Management Institute (PMI) guidelines, quality standards and company delivery framework requirements.
+ Develop, implement, and govern program management processes, dashboards, templates, policies, and metrics.
+ Monitor compliance with project policies and standards, including Project Status Reports and Roadmaps
+ Coach and mentor project management practitioners and share knowledge of best practices.
**What We're Looking For:**
+ Skilled at managing teams, projects, deliverables, and timelines
+ Expert-level knowledge of project and change management, methodologies, techniques, processes (e.g., Project and Portfolio Management Methodology - PPM).
+ Vendor management experience
+ Expert with Jira and Confluence and KPI generation from Jira
+ Expert working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
+ Knowledge of resource management tools.
+ 7+ years' experience in full life cycle of complex software deployment projects
+ Must be a self-starter that takes initiative in development of project teams and schedules with cross functional teams.
+ Excellent judgment with proven ability to identify problems and deal with complex issues.
+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, particularly on challenging, complex, and difficult issues to develop solutions that address root causes.
+ Cross-Team Dependencies: Orchestrate and track dependency frameworks across multiple product lines and platforms to prevent bottlenecks and reduce waiting times
+ Communication: Exceptional storytelling and conflict-resolution skills, capable of influencing C-suite executives and managing cross-functional matrix environments
+ Lead the annual and quarterly Objective and Key Results (OKR) and Quarterly Business Review (QBR) processes. Ensure company goals cascade clearly to teams and reflect true capacity and sequencing.
+ Road mapping: Develop comprehensive portfolio roadmaps that balance short-term deliverables with long-term strategic investments.
+ Resource Capacity Planning: Align departmental capacity limits with strategic project needs to ensure teams are properly funded and staffed.
+ Trade-off Facilitation: Host portfolio forums for prioritization and dependency alignment. Make difficult trade-offs explicit and adjust sequencing based on resource realities.
+ Prioritization Models: Establish strict scoring models and gating processes to evaluate new project requests based on strategic alignment, ROI, and risk
+ Performance Monitoring: Define, track, and publish portfolio KPIs via executive-ready dashboards
+ Financial Acumen: Strong understanding of financial forecasting, budget management, and return-on-investment (ROI) tracking.
**Required Qualifications**
+ Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
+ Project Management Institute Certifications in Program/Project Management or Equivalent
+ Minimum of 10+ years of project management experience, including ownership of large, complex, or enterprise-wide initiatives.
+ Demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams and managing multiple stakeholders in fast-paced environments.
+ Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, including Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid delivery models.
+ Expert in managing project budgets, schedules, risk registers, and status reporting.
+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level presentations and stakeholder management.
+ Expert proficiency with common project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, and similar platforms.
The starting salary is $165k with annual bonus and profit-sharing eligibility; actual salary will be determined based on years of relevant work experience.
**What You'll Get:**
+ 40% off any standard Hertz Rental??
+ Paid Time Off
+ Medical, Dental & Vision plan options
+ Retirement programs, including 401(k) employer matching
+ Paid Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance
+ Employee Assistance Program for employees & family
+ Educational Reimbursement & Discounts
+ Voluntary Insurance Programs - Pet, Legal/Identity Theft, Critical Illness
+ Perks & Discounts -Theme Park Tickets, Gym Discounts & more
The Hertz Corporation operates the Hertz, Dollar Car Rental, Thrifty Car Rental brands in approximately 9,700 corporate and franchisee locations throughout North America, Europe, The Caribbean, Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, Australia and New Zealand. The Hertz Corporation is one of the largest worldwide airport general use vehicle rental companies, and the Hertz brand is one of the most recognized in the world.
**US EEO STATEMENT**
At Hertz, we champion and celebrate a culture of diversity and inclusion. We take affirmative steps to promote employment and advancement opportunities. The endless variety of perspectives, experiences, skills and talents that our employees invest in their work every day represent a significant part of our culture - and our success and reputation as a company.
Individuals are encouraged to apply for positions because of the characteristics that make them unique.
EOE, including disability/veteran
Job #NLX295037980