Director of Portfolio Management Jobs

Director of Portfolio Management jobs are open across financial services, asset management, private equity, healthcare, and technology, at every level from associate director to managing director, with specializations in investment portfolio management, project portfolio management, and enterprise PMO leadership. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles283+
Top stateNew York
Top employerCVS Health
Top cityNew York, NY
Work type60% Hybrid
Top industryBanking

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Association Portfolio Manager - Paragon Property Management Group
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Association Portfolio Manager - Paragon Property Management Group
Green Brick Partners
Plano, Texas
Community & Nonprofit Services
Customer Service
Customer Success
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree
51-200

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Director Project & Portfolio Management (PMO)
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Director Project & Portfolio Management (PMO)
Novant Health
Charlotte, North Carolina
Business Development
Growth Marketing
Marketing
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Manager, Portfolio Asset Management
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Manager, Portfolio Asset Management
AES Corporation
Indianapolis, Indiana
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$128k - $160k/yr
Master's degree in business administration
51-200

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Senior Portfolio Management Analyst-Pittsburgh PA area
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Senior Portfolio Management Analyst-Pittsburgh PA area
Highmark Health
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Business Analysis
Business Analyst
Business Strategy
Strategy & Corporate Development
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in finance
10,000+

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Intern - Year Round (Application and Portfolio Management)
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Intern - Year Round (Application and Portfolio Management)
Navy Federal Credit Union
Vienna, Virginia
Electrical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Mechanical Engineering
$17.21 - $36.48/hr
10,000+

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Director of Portfolio Management Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • CVS Health19
  • JPMorganChase18
  • MUFG9
  • KeyBank8
  • BlackRock6

Top Industries Hiring

  • Banking & Financial Services18
  • Investment & Asset Management8
  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals4
  • Fintech2
  • Electronics & Hardware2

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in director of portfolio management jobs.

  • 7 or more years of portfolio management experience across multiple business units or asset classes
  • Demonstrated ability to build and maintain executive-level stakeholder relationships
  • Proficiency in portfolio management software such as Planview, Clarity, or equivalent enterprise tools
  • PMP, PfMP, or CFA certification depending on whether the role is project-focused or investment-focused
  • Experience developing and presenting portfolio performance reports to senior leadership or boards
  • Bachelor's degree in finance, business administration, or a related field, with an MBA preferred for strategic roles

Tips for Your Director of Portfolio Management Job Search

Tailor your resume to portfolio type

Investment portfolio management and project portfolio management use the same title but different vocabularies. If you're applying to asset management firms, lead with AUM figures and risk-adjusted returns. For enterprise PMO roles, lead with portfolio throughput, resource allocation, and strategic alignment metrics.

Highlight governance frameworks you've owned

Hiring managers for director of portfolio management roles want to see that you've built or owned a governance model, not just operated within one. Call out the specific frameworks you've implemented, such as stage-gate, agile portfolio reviews, or investment thesis development, and the business outcomes those produced.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists director of portfolio management openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Target postings with P&L or board exposure

Job descriptions that mention board reporting, executive steering committees, or P&L accountability signal a role with real strategic authority. Prioritize these if your background includes executive stakeholder management, as they're harder to fill and move faster through the hiring process.

Prepare a portfolio defense narrative

Interviewers at the director level routinely ask you to walk through a portfolio decision you made that didn't go as planned. Prepare a concise story covering your original thesis, what changed, how you responded, and what the outcome taught you about risk or prioritization.

Negotiate scope alongside compensation

When you receive an offer, clarify the number of portfolios or business units you'll oversee, your authority to kill or reprioritize projects, and whether you'll have direct reports. Scope mismatches at the director level are a common reason people leave within two years, so get specifics in writing before you accept.

Director of Portfolio Management Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most director of portfolio managements?

The companies hiring the most director of portfolio managements right now include CVS Health, JPMorganChase, and MUFG, with the largest share of openings in New York, California, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Financial services firms and large technology companies consistently represent the highest volume of active postings for this role.

How many director of portfolio management jobs are remote?

About 76% of director of portfolio management openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting employer expectations that directors be available for in-person executive meetings and cross-functional alignment sessions. Project portfolio management roles in technology and consulting tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while investment portfolio management roles more frequently require on-site presence.

How do you become a director of portfolio management?

Most people reach this role by progressing through project management, program management, or investment analysis positions, gaining experience managing multiple concurrent initiatives or asset classes before stepping into portfolio oversight. Building governance skills, earning a PfMP or CFA depending on your track, and developing a reputation for translating portfolio performance into executive-level decisions are the steps that consistently differentiate director-level candidates from senior managers.

How do you get hired as a director of portfolio management with little experience at the director level?

Focus on roles where you've functionally acted as a portfolio director without holding the title. Document instances where you owned prioritization decisions across multiple projects, presented recommendations to senior leadership, or built reporting frameworks that informed resource allocation. Many organizations will consider candidates from program manager or senior manager backgrounds if they can demonstrate portfolio-level thinking and executive stakeholder credibility in their application materials and interviews.

What does the director of portfolio management interview process look like?

The process typically starts with a recruiter screen focused on scope and seniority fit, followed by a panel interview with cross-functional leaders where you'll be asked to walk through a portfolio you've managed, the governance model you used, and a decision you made under competing priorities. Finalists often complete a case study or strategic exercise involving portfolio prioritization, and a final round with a C-suite or board-level stakeholder is common before an offer is extended.

Where can I find and apply to director of portfolio management jobs?

You can find and apply to director of portfolio management jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your background and apply directly to each listing.

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