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THE VALUE YOU’LL BRING:
The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section.
The Director, ePMO leads enterprise portfolio governance, project delivery, and value realization across Smithfield. This role heads the ePMO, assuming full accountability for enterprise-wide project and program management.
The Director ensures strategic initiatives are executed with discipline, transparency, and alignment to business priorities. Partnering with IT, business leaders, Finance, and the Investment Committee, this leader drives prioritization, execution excellence, and measurable, business driven outcomes. Serving as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, the Director champions disciplined investment management and ensures that enterprise initiatives consistently deliver meaningful value.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.
Enterprise ePMO Leadership & Strategy
Serve as the single accountable leader for the Enterprise PMO, owning strategy, operating model, and outcomes
Define and continuously mature Smithfield’s enterprise project and portfolio management framework
Position the ePMO as a value-driven, execution-focused function aligned to enterprise priorities
Portfolio Governance, Investment & Prioritization
Own enterprise intake, prioritization, and governance for initiatives requiring executive visibility or funding
Partner with IT and Finance to support capital planning, investment trade-offs, and prioritization decisions
Ensure alignment of initiatives to strategic objectives, capacity, and funding constraints
Delivery Oversight, Execution Excellence & Risk Management
Provide executive oversight of complex, cross-functional programs and initiatives
Ensure consistent application of standards, methodologies, and tools across the enterprise
Identify and manage risks, interdependencies, and execution issues, driving timely mitigation and escalation
Executive Reporting, Transparency & Insights
Deliver clear, data-driven reporting on portfolio health, financials, risks, and value realization
Enable leadership with visibility into progress, outcomes, and trade-offs for decision-making
Maintain enterprise dashboards and metrics reflecting delivery performance and value delivered
People Leadership & Capability Development
Leadership: Drives a positive employee experience through leadership by way of employee development and coaching.
Coach leaders and practitioners to elevate execution maturity across the enterprise
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and results-oriented delivery
Continuous Improvement & Operational Enablement
Simplify and optimize governance and delivery processes
Balance rigor with agility to meet business needs without unnecessary overhead
Continuously evolve the ePMO to support changing enterprise priorities
WHAT WE’RE SEEKING:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.
Education & Experience : Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university and 10+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
Leadership: 5+ years of demonstrated experience in team management/development.
Enterprise Portfolio Leadership : Proven experience leading enterprise portfolio governance and execution of complex initiatives
Executive Influence : Strong executive presence with ability to advise senior leaders and steering committees
Financial & Business Acumen : Demonstrated financial and business acumen, including capital planning and value realization
OTHER SKILLS THAT MAKE YOU STAND OUT:
Enterprise PMO Leadership Experience: Experience leading an IT-centric or enterprise PMO in a large, complex organization
Portfolio & Investment Expertise: Strong understanding of portfolio prioritization, resource planning, and governance
PPM Tools & Systems: Experience with enterprise PPM tools (e.g., Smartsheet, Planview, ServiceNow)
Certifications: PMP, PgMP, PMI PMOCP, SAFe, or similar credentials

The expected pay range for this position is $160,000 - $202,500 annually.


Smithfield Foods provides pay ranges that reflect its good faith estimate of the salary or hourly wage the company reasonably expects to pay for a position at the time of hire. Individual compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, location of the position, the candidate’s qualifications and experience, internal equity, external market pay for comparable positions and budget considerations. At Smithfield Foods, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive total rewards package. Learn more about our benefits package here.


Relocation Package Available

Yes


EEO Information
Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.
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