The College Board

Clearing a path for all students to own their future

Director, Operations Portfolio and Planning

OperationsOperationsFull TimeRemoteLeadTeam 1,001-5,000Since 1900H1B No SponsorCompany Site LinkedIn

Location

United States

Posted

70 days ago

Salary

$80K - $135K / year

Seniority

Lead

Bachelor Degree7 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

• Create and lead a centralized portfolio management and planning capability within Operations. • Develop and maintain a single, integrated view of all operational initiatives. • Ensure alignment, prioritization, and sequencing across teams and release cycles. • Provide a single point of engagement and a unified “One Ops” view for roadmap integration. • Establish clear pathways for automation and technology solution requests through a single, visible intake point. • Drive the operational rhythm of the business by coordinating planning activities and creating transparency into priorities.

Job Requirements

7+ years of experience in operations planning, portfolio management, or product/program management within a complex, matrixed organization.
Strong understanding of product development and technology delivery lifecycles, with the ability to translate operational needs into clear, actionable work for technical teams.
Demonstrated success partnering with Product, Program, and Technology leaders to align goals, identify dependencies, and deliver complete, scalable solutions.
Highly comfortable operating in ambiguity: you can start from a blank slate, make sense of scattered inputs, and shape structure where none exists.
Exceptional organization and prioritization skills, with the ability to move multiple projects forward independently and collaboratively.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, using data to inform prioritization, assess impact, and measure delivery outcomes.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including facilitating planning sessions, leading reviews, and presenting to senior leadership.
Proven ability to influence and build relationships across diverse teams, bringing structure without adding bureaucracy.
Ability to travel 6-8 times a year to College Board offices or on behalf of College Board business.