What We Need
Corpay is seeking a Director, Center for Delivery Excellence within our Corporate Overhead division based outside the Atlanta area. This position falls under our information security line of business. In this role, the Director, Center for Delivery Excellence will be responsible for leading enterprise-wide project and portfolio governance, ensuring the successful execution of strategic initiatives across multiple technology and business portfolios. This role oversees project delivery performance, portfolio reporting, executive communications, portfolio review forums, and Steering Committee (SteerCo) governance processes.
The Director serves as a strategic partner to executive leadership, delivery managers, project managers, business stakeholders, and technology leaders to ensure projects are aligned with organizational objectives, delivered on time and within budget, and supported by accurate status reporting, risk management, and executive decision-making.
How We Work
As a Director, Center for Delivery Excellence, you will be expected to work in an onsite environment reporting to our Peachtree Corner office location 5 days a week. Corpay will set you up for success by providing:
- Onsite workspace at our Peachtree Corner office location
- Company-issued equipment
- Formal, hands-on training
Role Responsibilities
The responsibilities of the role will include:
- Leading governance and oversight of a diverse portfolio of strategic technology, infrastructure, digital transformation, and business initiatives.
- Establishing and maintaining portfolio management standards, methodologies, reporting frameworks, and delivery governance practices.
- Ensuring portfolio priorities align with enterprise objectives, business strategies, and funding commitments.
- Monitoring portfolio health, resource capacity, dependencies, risks, and financial performance.
- Driving project intake, prioritization, and portfolio planning processes.
- Facilitating executive-level decision-making regarding project investments, priorities, and resource allocations.
- Providing leadership and guidance to Delivery Managers and Project Managers across multiple portfolios.
- Monitoring project schedules, milestones, budgets, risks, issues, and dependencies.
- Ensuring consistent application of project management methodologies and delivery standards.
- Driving accountability for delivery commitments and achievement of key project objectives.
- Escalating critical risks and delivery concerns to senior leadership with recommended mitigation strategies.
- Supporting cross-functional coordination to resolve complex project challenges.
- Owning the development and distribution of executive portfolio dashboards and project status reporting.
- Establishing reporting standards for project health, milestones, financial performance, resource utilization, and delivery metrics.
- Consolidating portfolio-level updates into concise executive summaries for senior leadership.
- Ensuring reporting provides accurate, actionable insights and supports effective decision-making.
- Developing and maintaining portfolio scorecards, KPI reporting, and performance metrics.
- Planning, organizing, and facilitating recurring project portfolio review meetings.
- Coordinating agenda development, presentation materials, status reports, and discussion topics.
- Driving portfolio health reviews focused on:
- Delivery progress
- Financial performance
- Risks and issues
- Resource capacity
- Cross-project dependencies
- Strategic alignment
- Tracking action items, decisions, and executive directives resulting from review sessions.
- Ensuring follow-through and accountability across project teams.
- Managing enterprise Steering Committee governance processes.
- Coordinating SteerCo meeting schedules, agendas, executive presentations, and decision-support materials.
- Partnering with project sponsors and business leaders to prepare executive-level updates.
- Presenting portfolio performance, risks, issues, and key decisions requiring executive approval.
- Documenting decisions, action items, and governance outcomes.
- Ensuring projects adhere to established SteerCo governance requirements and stage-gate reviews.
- Building strong relationships with executive sponsors, business leaders, technology leaders, and delivery teams.
- Serving as a trusted advisor on portfolio health, delivery performance, and governance best practices.
- Facilitating effective communication between project teams and executive stakeholders.
- Supporting strategic planning, annual portfolio planning, and investment discussions.
- Driving maturity improvements across project and portfolio management disciplines.
- Promoting best practices in governance, reporting, risk management, and delivery execution.
- Identifying opportunities to improve reporting automation, portfolio visibility, and delivery processes.
- Leveraging project portfolio management (PPM) tools, dashboards, and analytics to enhance decision-making.
Qualifications & Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.
- 10+ years of experience in project, program, or portfolio management.
- 5+ years of leadership experience managing PMO, Delivery Management, or Portfolio Management functions.
- Experience managing large, complex portfolios and cross-functional initiatives.
- Strong executive presentation and communication skills.
- Experience facilitating executive governance forums and Steering Committees.
- Advanced knowledge of project and portfolio management methodologies.
- Strong analytical, financial, and reporting capabilities.
- PMP, PgMP, PMI-ACP, SAFe, or related certifications.
- Experience with Project Portfolio Management (PPM) platforms.
- Experience supporting C-level executives and senior leadership teams.
- Experience managing technology transformation, cloud, digital, infrastructure, or enterprise application portfolios.
Benefits & Perks
- Medical, Dental & Vision benefits available the 1st month after hire
- Automatic enrollment into our 401k plan (subject to eligibility requirements)
- Virtual fitness classes offered company-wide
- Robust PTO offers including major holidays, vacation, sick, personal, & volunteer time
- Employee discounts with major providers (i.e. wireless, gym, car rental, etc.)
- Philanthropic support with both local and national organizations
- Fun culture with company-wide contests and prizes
About Corpay
Corpay is a global technology organization that is leading the future of commercial payments with a culture of innovation that drives us to constantly create new and better ways to pay. Our specialized payment solutions help businesses control, simplify, and secure payment for fuel, general payables, toll and lodging expenses. Millions of people in over 80 countries around the world use our solutions for their payments.
At Corpay, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace where employees are valued for their diverse perspectives, experiences, and contributions. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion strengthen our teams, drive innovation, and support our continued success globally.
As part of our hiring process, offers of employment may be subject to the successful completion of pre-employment screening conducted by an authorized third-party provider, in accordance with applicable laws and Corpay policies. Screening requirements may include employment references, identity verification, criminal record checks, financial or sanctions screening, and other background checks relevant to the role and permitted by local law.
Notice to Recruitment Agencies and Search Firms: Corpay does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies or search firms without a valid written agreement in place. Any unsolicited candidate submissions will become the property of Corpay, and no fees will be paid related to such submissions.
Learn more about Corpay: https://www.corpay.com
Transparency & Compliance
Equal Opportunity Employer
Corpay is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Corpay is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where individuals are respected and valued for their diverse perspectives, experiences, and contributions. If you require reasonable accommodation during any part of the application or interview process, please notify a representative of the Human Resources Department.
Use of Artificial Intelligence in Hiring
Corpay may use artificial intelligence (AI) and other technology-enabled tools to support certain aspects of the recruitment process, such as application screening, candidate assessment, or interview scheduling. These tools are designed to enhance efficiency, consistency, and fairness throughout the hiring process. AI tools do not make final hiring decisions. All employment decisions involve human review. Corpay is committed to the responsible use of AI, including appropriate oversight and safeguards designed to support fair and unbiased outcomes.
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Pay Philosophy
Corpay is committed to fair, equitable, and transparent compensation practices. Compensation decisions are based on objective, job-related factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and market benchmarks. Where required by applicable law, salary or compensation ranges will be included in the job posting or provided prior to the interview process, where required by applicable law. Additional compensation elements such as bonuses, incentives, benefits, or variable pay may apply where applicable.
