At the American Cancer Society, we're working to end cancer as we know it, for everyone. Our employees and 1.3 million volunteers are raising the bar every single day. We are a culture comprised of diverse backgrounds and experience, to better serve our communities.
The people who work at the American Cancer Society focus their diverse talents on our lifesaving mission. It is a calling. And the people who answer it are fulfilled.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Leads and develops a team of product management and delivery professionals by setting clear goals, providing coaching and feedback, and fostering a collaborative, accountable, and growth-oriented culture. 25%
Oversees the roadmap planning, execution, and delivery of technology products, platforms, and initiatives, ensuring alignment with ACS’s strategic priorities and technology roadmap. 20%
Partners with business leaders and stakeholders to understand enterprise strategic priorities and translate those priorities into product/platform vision, prioritize features, and manage demand intake and governance. 20%
Manages portfolio-level resources, budgets, and vendor engagements to ensure effective utilization and value delivery. 15%
Monitors and reports on portfolio health, including progress, risks, ROI, and alignment to business outcomes. 10%
Contributes to continuous improvement of ACS’s product and portfolio management practices, tools, and governance frameworks. 10%
EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Degree Required: Bachelor's Degree
Preferred Degree: Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or related fields.
Certificate(s) or License(s): PMP, CSPO, or SAFe POPM certification preferred; CAL-E/CAL-T certification preferred.
Years of experience: 8-10 years of IT product, program, or portfolio management experience, including 3+ years in leadership/people management roles.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY:
Proven experience managing people, with demonstrated success in recruiting, developing, and leading teams to achieve organizational goals.
Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust, motivate teams, and foster collaboration across diverse stakeholders.
Knowledge of budget planning, financial tracking, and resource allocation to effectively manage departmental and project budgets.
Deep expertise in product & project management standards and practices (e.g., Agile, Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, Lean Portfolio Management, PMBOK, ITIL, and DevOps principles) portfolio governance, and demand intake and capacity planning processes.
Ability to balance strategic priorities with tactical execution.
Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills, with ability to influence across business and IT leadership.
Proficiency with portfolio management and agile delivery tools (Planview, Jira, ADO, or equivalent).
Ability to drive continuous improvement and adoption of best practices across product and portfolio management disciplines.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
Occasional travel- 10-15% - may be required for department or program/project meetings, vendor management, or enterprise workshops.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Frequent sitting and use of computer equipment
Availability and ability to work after hours, weekends, holidays, etc. as needed, to be on call and/or to fulfill job responsibilities and requirements.
The starting rate is $120,000 to $130,000. The final candidate's relevant experience/skills will be considered before an offer is extended. Actual starting pay will vary based on non-discriminatory factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, experience, skills, specialty, and education.
ACS provides staff a generous paid time off policy; medical, dental, retirement benefits, wellness programs, and professional development programs to enhance staff skills. Further details on our benefits can be found on our careers site at: jobs.cancer.org/benefits. We are a proud equal opportunity employer.