Senior Director, Portfolio & Program Management

Ready to shape the future of science and global health? ATCC, a leading nonprofit biological resources and standards organization, is seeking a Senior Director, Portfolio & Program Management to drive strategic initiatives and ensure delivery excellence across the enterprise. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Senior Director will manage teams of Project Managers and collaborate closely with the Executive Leadership team, in particular the Heads of Commercial, Legal/Licensing, R&D, and IT to ensure alignment with strategic priorities and delivery excellence. This pivotal role will lead governance, prioritization, and execution of high-impact projects, partnering with executive leadership to align programs with organizational goals and operational capacity.

This is an onsite role based in either Manassas, VA or Gaithersburg, MD. If you thrive on balancing strategy with hands-on leadership in a dynamic environment, this is your opportunity to make a global impact.

Join ATCC and be part of a team that supports the global scientific community with trusted, authenticated biological materials.

Leadership & Strategic Oversight: Directs enterprise-level portfolio and program management, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and strategic priorities. Provides vision and guidance to cross-functional teams and executive stakeholders.
• Governance & Process Development: Establishes intake processes, governance frameworks, and prioritization standards for projects. Implements tools and templates to maintain consistency and efficiency across the portfolio.
• Performance & Financial Management: Oversees PMO budgets, forecasts, and resource allocation to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget. Maintains dashboards and KPIs to monitor progress and performance.
• Communication & Change Management: Serves as a key liaison to executive leadership, delivering clear updates on milestones, risks, and mitigation strategies. Leads change initiatives and fosters organizational alignment through effective communication.
• New Product Development & Innovation: Programs focused on launching new products or services, including R&D-driven initiatives and technology implementation projects.

• Bachelor's degree and 18 or more years' experience, including 4+ years' supervisory experience or equivalent experience.
• Proven track record in portfolio and program management required, preferably at an enterprise level
  
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple complex initiatives
  
• Strong experience in governance, prioritization, and resource allocation
  
• Skilled in strategic planning and hands-on execution in dynamic environments
  
• Expertise in Portfolio Project Management (PPM) standards, tools, and templates
  
• Experience developing and maintaining enterprise dashboards, KPIs, and performance metrics
  
• Familiarity with budget preparation, forecasting, and financial oversight
  
• Exceptional ability to communicate with executive leadership and stakeholders
  
• Skilled in change management and driving organizational alignment
  
• Strong coaching and mentoring capabilities for project management teams
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment
  
• Commitment to high professional standards and compliance with organizational guidelines
• Analytical and strategic thinking skills to evaluate ROI, risk, and operational capacity for complex projects.

We Invest in You

The expected salary for this position is $240,000 to $265,000 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience and qualifications as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for additional incentive compensation including regular merit increases and the corporate bonus program.

• Health & Wellness:
  • Comprehensive medical coverage and company paid Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, AD&D, and paid parental leave
  • Work life balance with Paid Holidays and PTO
  • Fitness and cell phone subsidies, and additional benefits such as Aflac, legal services, and pet insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program offering around-the-clock counseling
• Financial security:
  • 401(a) (6% employer contribution) and 403(b) (2% match) retirement plans
  • Exceptional career advancement opportunities, recognition, and rewards
  • Corporate bonus program
• Mission Focused:
  • Non-profit organization supporting critical life science research
  • We give scientists the tools they need to make discoveries that improve and save lives
  • Contribute to community involvement and social responsibility

Join ATCC, where we fuel your success, well-being, and development. We're a mission-focused non-profit Equal Opportunity Employer, celebrating a century of supporting global public health. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Shape the future of science with us.