Location:
East Hanover, NJ (2-3 Days onsite and 2 days remote)
Salary Range:
Competitive salary based on experience
Introduction
We are seeking an Associate Director to support portfolio planning, demand management, assessment, prioritization, and governance activities across a diverse portfolio of technology, data, digital, and business initiatives. This role will work closely with portfolio leaders, product teams, business stakeholders, and technology organizations to facilitate intake and assessment processes, support portfolio planning activities, develop insights for leadership decision-making, and contribute to governance and reporting processes that drive transparency across the portfolio.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required.
- 5 years of experience in portfolio management, program management, PMO, business operations, strategy, product operations, or similar disciplines.
- Experience supporting planning, prioritization, governance, or investment management processes.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Experience developing executive-level reports, presentations, and decision-support materials.
- Ability to synthesize complex information into clear recommendations.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication capabilities.
- Prior work experience in the client's industry is preferred.
Applicants must be able to work directly for Artech on W2.
Preferred Skills & Qualifications
- Experience supporting technology, digital, CRM, data, or commercial portfolios.
- Familiarity with portfolio management, demand management, capacity planning, and governance frameworks.
- Experience working within Agile, Product Operating Model, or matrixed organizational environments.
- Experience in pharmaceutical, life sciences, healthcare, or other regulated industries.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Support demand intake and assessment activities across business and technology initiatives.
- Partner with stakeholders to gather information needed to evaluate incoming requests.
- Contribute to demand reviews by analyzing strategic alignment, business value, resource considerations, dependencies, and potential impacts.
- Assist in portfolio planning and prioritization activities.
- Support portfolio governance forums, reviews, and decision-making processes.
- Prepare portfolio dashboards, reports, leadership presentations, and status updates.
- Build collaborative relationships across business, product, technology, and data teams.
Company Benefits & Culture
- Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
- Flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance.
- Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
For immediate consideration, please click APPLY to begin the screening process with Alex.