Job Description

We are Lennar 

Lennar is one of the nation's leading homebuilders, dedicated to making an impact and creating an extraordinary experience for their Homeowners, Communities, and Associates by building quality homes and providing exceptional customer service, giving back to the communities in which we work and live in, and fostering a culture of opportunity and growth for our Associates throughout their career. Lennar has been recognized as a Fortune 500® company and consistently ranked among the top homebuilders in the United States.

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The Director of Strategy and Portfolio will direct all projects, program management, budgetary, and administrative activities as a direct report to the Head of Cloud Infrastructure & Cyber Security. 

You will be driving operational excellence throughout the organization with a strong focus on execution KPIs and Continuous Improvement, enabling the team to succeed and exceed on strategic business engagement and technology delivery. 

As a senior leader and trusted advisor to executive business partners, and technology partners you will apply experience and influencing skills to secure the highest level of organizational effectiveness and execution. 

• A career with purpose.

• A career built on making dreams come true.

• A career built on building zero defect homes, cost management, and adherence to schedules.

Your Responsibilities on the Team 

• Lead a team of senior leaders in project/program management, process design and continuous improvement

• Execution lead for Cloud Infrastructure & Cyber Security strategic transformation programs and initiatives

• Establish and run Cloud Infrastructure & Cyber Security project management office

• Manage and track organizational execution metrics and budget according to plan

• Create and enforce structure and common processes within the team and in partnership with CTO Strategy and Planning Office (PMO) to streamline operations

• Instrument and operationalize organization-wide intake process and business alignment practices

• Track and implement quarterly and yearly planning processes along with IT allocation procedures for the organization

• Streamline practice for creating  consolidated and business aligned technology roadmaps

• Drive cadence based C-Suite Business Reviews, schedules and content

• Create and review internal communications, newsletters and presentations

• Chief of Staff function, schedule and run regular leadership staff meetings

• Manage and drive urgency in staffing/hiring planning and execution with organizational leadership

• Create close partnership with governance and instrumentation teams on metric and analytics requirements

• Program and project execution status tracking, reporting and consolidation

• Partner with the office of the CTO to drive centrally managed governance, process and procedures throughout the organization.

• Present and own all operational metrics and KPI report outs to C-Suite  staff stakeholder communities

• Leader for managing and tracking focus areas for issue resolution, investment and resource planning

• Research industry trends and benchmarks, run regular comparisons, analyze and make recommendations  

• Work actively with multiple stakeholders, business and IT, to help drive decisions in a timely manner

• Provide oversight for large, cross-functional, programs and initiatives

• Owner and leader for the annual strategic plan for the organization including quarterly updates.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or MBA required

• 10+ years of senior leadership experience in a strategy and planning, technical operations and/or chief of staff role

• Proven experience in leading strategy and planning and/or Chief od Staff functions in a large-scale, high growth enterprise environment.

• Proven experience in running functional and business transformation programs

• Strong track record of leading high performing PMO groups and implementing agile, scaled agile (SAFe) and waterfall execution frameworks.

• Demonstrated experience in building process improvement teams

• Strong knowledge of Agile and project portfolio management tools such as Jira, Clarity and Planisware, including Technology Business Management platforms such as Apptio.

• Strong knowledge and experienced in data driven decision making methodologies

• Expertise in building and leading functional and technical testing teams, including QA methodologies and automated testing platforms.

• Excellent leadership and communication skills.

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

• Excellent people management skills, including minimum of 5-years experience in managing multi-level teams.

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Life at Lennar

At Lennar, we are committed to fostering a supportive and enriching environment for our Associates, offering a comprehensive array of benefits designed to enhance their well-being and professional growth. Our Associates have access to robust health insurance plans, including Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, ensuring their health needs are well taken care of. Our 401(k) Retirement Plan, complete with a $1 for $1 Company Match up to 5%, helps secure their financial future, while Paid Parental Leave and an Associate Assistance Plan provide essential support during life's critical moments. To further support our Associates, we provide an Education Assistance Program and up to $30,000 in Adoption Assistance, underscoring our commitment to their diverse needs and aspirations. From the moment of hire, they can enjoy up to three weeks of vacation annually, alongside generous Holiday, Sick Leave, and Personal Day policies. Additionally, we offer a New Hire Referral Bonus Program, significant Home Purchase Discounts, and unique opportunities such as the Everyone’s Included Day. At Lennar, we believe in investing in our Associates, empowering them to thrive both personally and professionally. Lennar Associates will have access to these benefits as outlined by Lennar’s policies and applicable plan terms. Visit Lennartotalrewards.com to view our suite of benefits.

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