Senior Director, Enterprise Portfolio Management

Company Overview Brother is a leading provider of home and office equipment, sewing and crafting products, and industrial solutions. With a legacy spanning over 115 years, our brand is renowned for producing award-winning printers, sewing machines, P-touch labelers, and more. Brother International Corporation (BIC) was established in 1954, marking over 70 years of operations in the United States. Our Americas headquarters is located in Bridgewater, New Jersey. BIC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Brother Industries Limited (BIL), which was founded in 1908 in Nagoya, Japan, and operates in more than 30 countries worldwide. Brother's Americas presence includes subsidiaries in Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, and Peru. Why Work at Brother? Brother USA has consistently been recognized as a best place to work, reflecting our commitment to fostering a workplace culture aligned with our core values of being inclusive, collaborative, customer-centric, and socially responsible. We value work-life balance and flexibility, and as a result have introduced policies such as our hybrid office schedule, casual dress code, and flexible Fridays, which allow us to wrap up meetings for dedicated focus time or to start our weekends sooner, year-round. Our commitment to employee growth and development is demonstrated through our offering of facilitated courses and certificate programs and our investment in resources that enable self-paced learning. Role Overview The Senior Director, Enterprise Portfolio Management is responsible for establishing and leading the organization's enterprise portfolio management function, ensuring strategic initiatives are aligned with corporate objectives and deliver measurable business value. This executive leader provides governance, oversight, and direction for enterprise portfolios, driving standardized portfolio management practices, financial stewardship, resource optimization, risk management, and executive decision-making. The Senior Director partners closely with executive leadership, business stakeholders, technology leaders, finance, and project delivery teams to prioritize investments, optimize portfolio performance, and ensure successful execution of strategic initiatives. This role fosters a culture of transparency, accountability, continuous improvement, and data-driven portfolio management across the enterprise. Duties & Responsibilities Enterprise Portfolio Management Strategy Develop and execute the enterprise portfolio management strategy aligned with organizational goals and long-term business priorities Establish portfolio management capabilities, standards, and operating models that enable effective prioritization and execution of strategic investments Drive enterprise-wide portfolio maturity through continuous process improvement and adoption of best practices Partner with executive leadership to evaluate strategic initiatives and investment opportunities Portfolio Governance and Methodology Design, implement, and maintain enterprise portfolio governance frameworks, policies, standards, and decision-making processes Chair or facilitate portfolio governance forums, steering committees, and executive review boards Ensure consistent application of portfolio management methodologies across business and technology portfolios Develop portfolio intake, prioritization, approval, and lifecycle management processes Monitor compliance with governance standards and organizational policies Portfolio Financial and Resource Management Oversee enterprise portfolio budgeting, forecasting, investment planning, and financial performance Partner with Finance to manage capital and operating investment portfolios Build enterprise resource planning methodology, tools and standards Provide resource plans to inform portfolio prioritization and planning discussions with executive stakeholders Optimize allocation of resources, talent, and organizational capacity across portfolio and strategic initiatives Monitor portfolio funding utilization and recommend investment adjustments based on changing business priorities Develop financial reporting and investment analysis supporting executive decision-making Portfolio Performance Management Establish enterprise portfolio metrics, KPIs, dashboards, and executive reporting Monitor portfolio health, delivery performance, benefits realization, and strategic alignment Provide actionable insights and recommendations to improve portfolio performance and organizational outcomes Lead portfolio reviews and facilitate executive decisions regarding priorities, investments, and resource allocation Promote continuous improvement using portfolio analytics and performance trends Portfolio Risk and Dependency Management Establish enterprise processes for identifying, assessing, monitoring, and mitigating portfolio risks Manage cross-functional dependencies across programs, projects, and strategic initiatives Escalate significant portfolio risks, issues, and constraints to executive leadership with recommended mitigation strategies Ensure enterprise risks are proactively managed while maintaining alignment with organizational risk tolerance Facilitate contingency planning for critical initiatives Executive Stakeholder Management Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership regarding enterprise investment decisions and portfolio strategy Build strong partnerships with business executives, technology leaders, finance, operations, and functional stakeholders Present portfolio performance, investment recommendations, and strategic insights to executive leadership and governance committees Drive organizational alignment across competing priorities while fostering collaboration and transparency Influence strategic decision-making through effective communication and data-driven recommendations Experience & Qualifications Education Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) in Business Administration, Information Technology, Finance, Engineering, Organizational Leadership, Project Management, or a related field Experience Minimum 12 years of experience in: Progressive leadership experience in portfolio management, program management, project management, strategy execution, or PMO leadership Demonstrated experience developing and implementing enterprise portfolio governance frameworks Experience leading organizational transformation, change management, and process improvement initiatives Experience partnering with executive leadership on enterprise strategy, investment planning, and organizational prioritization Minimum 8 years of experience in: Leading enterprise portfolio management or enterprise PMO functions within complex organizations Proven success managing large, cross-functional strategic portfolios with significant capital and operational investment Experience in financial management, budgeting, forecasting, and resource planning Experience working across both business and technology organizations Experience with enterprise portfolio management and project management tools Software/Technical Skills Knowledge of enterprise portfolio management platforms such as Planview, ServiceNow Strategic Portfolio Management (SPM), Microsoft Project Online, Clarity PPM, Jira Align, or similar solutions. Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and PowerPoint, for executive reporting and presentations. Familiarity with business intelligence and reporting tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar analytics platforms. Other Skills/Knowledge/Abilities Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence, engage, and build credibility and partnerships with executive leadership, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams Outstanding verbal, written, presentation, and facilitation skills, with the ability to communicate complex portfolio information clearly to executive leadership, governance committees, and board-level audiences Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate complex business challenges, interpret portfolio data, and make sound, data-driven decisions; ability to identify enterprise risks, proactively develop mitigation strategies, and effectively manage cross-functional dependencies in a dynamic environment Strong negotiation, relationship management, and conflict resolution skills, with the ability to influence without direct authority Ability to lead enterprise-wide transformation, program management, and organizational change initiatives in complex, matrixed organizations Ability to balance strategic priorities with operational execution while effectively managing multiple high-priority initiatives in a complex, fast-paced environment Commitment to continuous improvement, operational excellence, innovation, accountability, integrity, and sound business judgment with a focus on delivering measurable organizational value Advanced financial planning, portfolio budgeting, forecasting, and benefits realization analysis skills Deep expertise in Enterprise Portfolio Management (EPM) principles, methodologies, and best practice, including but not limited to: portfolio reporting, KPI development, executive dashboard creation, resource capacity planning, demand management, risk management, dependency management, portfolio governance, investment management, strategic planning Strong understanding of project and program management frameworks, including Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid delivery models Ability to build high-performing teams Additional Details for This Role This role will be a hybrid role. Subject to business needs, employees may work remotely up to two days per week. Assigned office days will be determined by your manager. #LI-Hybrid Base Salary The targeted base salary range for this position is $195,000 - $235,000 per year. Base salary is determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the successful candidate, as well as factors such as internal equity, cost of labor in the hiring location, and alignment with market data. Additional Compensation This position is eligible for a 50% bonus at 100% of target, with the opportunity to achieve above 100% dependent on company performance and in alignment with company bonus plans. Bonus awards are discretionary and contingent upon individual performance as well as Brother achieving its corporate objectives, in accordance with the applicable bonus plan in effect. Our Benefits We offer a comprehensive benefits package with diverse plan options to meet your family's needs, including health, vision, and dental insurance-all effective from day one of employment. Under our 401(k) retirement savings plan, we match up to 100% of the first 4% of employee contributions, with employer matches vesting immediately. Additionally, we offer an educational assistance program that reimburses up to 100% of tuition, lab fees, textbooks, and other related expenses for qualifying programs. Details are available at  https://mybenefits.nfp.com/Brother/2026/guidebook/ Our Mission, Vision & Culture Our mission is to live our "at your side" promise to simplify and enrich the lives of our customers, employees, and communities. We aim to be where people and technology meet, providing products and solutions that enhance how people live, work, and create. We look to our strategic culture drivers - accountability, authenticity, boldness, and excellence - to enable us to consistently deliver on our vision, mission, and shared values. These drivers help us shape a culture that empowers the business to succeed. About Where We Work Brother's corporate headquarters for the Americas is in Bridgewater, NJ, across from the Bridgewater Commons Mall. This location houses key corporate functions, including HR, legal, finance, IT, and supply chain, and a significant presence of our business unit leadership and marketing teams. Our manufacturing and distribution facility in Bartlett, TN spans an impressive 1.5 million square feet - equivalent to 26 football fields - and is located on Brother Boulevard. In addition to the distribution center operations team, this facility hosts several other departments, including our customer service group. Brother also has employees based in other locations, such as Westminster, CO, where many of our marketing and product engineering team members from the mobile solutions division operate, as well as our distribution centers in Richmond, VA and Perris, CA. Additionally, our outside sales teams work remotely within their territories, staying geographically close to the accounts they support to ensure they are always "at your side" for our customers. Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) Statement Brother International Corporation ("Brother") is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal laws. Brother is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the application or interview process. If you need an accommodation, please contact us at eoe_applicant_accommodations@brother.com .