The Technical Portfolio Manager - Principal 2 leads DIRECTV programs across multiple portfolios ... Partners with PMO Centers of Excellence to align with best practices and continuously improve ...
3 Directv Project Manager Jobs Hiring Near You
The Technical Portfolio Manager - Principal 2 leads DIRECTV programs across multiple portfolios ... Partners with PMO Centers of Excellence to align with best practices and continuously improve ...
Principal, IT Software Engineer 1
El Segundo, CA · On-site +1
$160K - $244K/yr
... DIRECTV future state application environments and plan for existing applications. Work across the corporate systems team to develop and manage sustaining and enhancing budgets for all projects.
Principal, IT Software Engineer 1
El Segundo, CA · On-site +1
$160K - $244K/yr
... DIRECTV future state application environments and plan for existing applications. Work across the corporate systems team to develop and manage sustaining and enhancing budgets for all projects.
The Technical Portfolio Manager - Principal 2 leads DIRECTV programs across multiple portfolios ... Partners with PMO Centers of Excellence to align with best practices and continuously improve ...
The Technical Portfolio Manager - Principal 2 leads DIRECTV programs across multiple portfolios ... Partners with PMO Centers of Excellence to align with best practices and continuously improve ...
DirecTV Jobs Information
Do workers at DIRECTV get paid breaks?
Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
84% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.
84% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.
Does DIRECTV pay people when they’re sick?
Sometimes. Only some people get paid when they’re sick.
47% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.
47% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.
At DIRECTV, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?
Sick days and vacation days are separate paid time off.
76% of people say they don’t have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and April 2026.
76% of people say they don’t have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and April 2026.
Is the health insurance from DIRECTV affordable enough for their workers?
Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
82% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and April 2026.
82% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and April 2026.
Do people get paid time off at DIRECTV?
Most people get paid time off work.
95% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and April 2026.
95% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and April 2026.
How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?
Most people find out their schedule four weeks ahead of time.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2026.
- 13% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
- 7% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
- 7% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
- 73% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2026.
Do workers at DIRECTV worry about hours?
Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
84% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2026.
84% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2026.
Do DIRECTV workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
59% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2026.
59% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2026.
How easy is it for DIRECTV workers to change shifts?
Most people find it hard to change shifts.
70% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2026.
70% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2026.
How easy is it to get time off at DIRECTV?
Most people find it easy to get time off.
71% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.
71% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.
Do DIRECTV managers change schedules at the last minute?
Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
92% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2026.
92% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2026.
Do jobs at DIRECTV spill into time workers aren’t paid for?
Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
24% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2026.
24% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2026.
How easy is it to take sick days at DIRECTV?
Some people find it hard to take sick days.
51% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.
51% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.
Is working at DIRECTV good if you’re a parent or caregiver?
Most parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
73% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2026.
73% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2026.
Do people at DIRECTV feel treated with respect by their managers?
Some people don’t feel treated with respect by their managers.
35% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.
35% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.
Do people at DIRECTV get to take their breaks without interruption?
Most people get breaks without interruption.
83% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.
83% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.
Is it stressful to work at DIRECTV?
Most people feel stressed out here.
81% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.
81% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.
Do people at DIRECTV enjoy their jobs?
Only some people enjoy their job.
53% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.
Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.
53% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.
Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.
Do people at DIRECTV recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
62% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.
62% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.
Do people get enough training when they start at DIRECTV?
Most people got enough training when they started.
71% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.
71% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.
Do people get support to advance at DIRECTV?
Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 59% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 29 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.
In the last year, 59% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 29 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.
Do people think DIRECTV’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?
Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
81% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.
81% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.
Do workers feel well informed about how DIRECTV is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
66% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.
66% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.
What other companies are hiring for Project Manager jobs?
What are the most popular jobs at Directv?
DIRECTV rating
7.2
Based on 37 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
47th of 80 rated telecommunications companies
Job description
The Technical Portfolio Manager - Principal 2 leads DIRECTV programs across multiple portfolios, delivering strategic initiatives that drive business growth, enhance customer experience, and achieve financial and operational objectives. Initiatives may include system and capability implementations, new product launches, acquisition and support platforms, and complex solution delivery for consumer and commercial lines of business.
This role is responsible for the planning, onboarding, and execution of large-scale portfolios comprised of multiple complex initiatives. The manager provides oversight of portfolio financials, ensures accurate communication and reporting, and partners closely with Project and Program Management Centers of Excellence (PMO CoEs).
Success in this role requires strong leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to influence across organizational boundaries. The Technical Portfolio Manager - Principal 2 mentors team members, strengthens execution discipline, and drives continuous improvement in delivery quality and organizational capability, while proactively managing risks and dependencies across business areas.
Complexity
Addresses complex and ambiguous challenges using innovative and strategic approaches. Leverages expertise across multiple disciplines to deliver effective, business-aligned outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Owns end-to-end accountability for portfolio and project delivery, ensuring alignment to strategic objectives.
- Leads planning, onboarding, and execution of large-scale portfolios with multiple complex initiatives.
- Oversees program financials, including forecasting, reporting, and budget management.
- Partners with PMO Centers of Excellence to align with best practices and continuously improve delivery frameworks.
- Mentors and collaborates with team members to build a high-performing execution environment.
- Drives continuous improvement in delivery quality and organizational maturity.
- Manages complex risks, issues, and dependencies across multiple business and technology domains.
- Establishes and manages project budgets to ensure delivery within approved financial targets.
- Oversees 1 - 3 medium- to large-scale initiatives simultaneously across multiple stages of delivery:
- Medium: $2M - $5M
- Large: $5M+
- Leads cross-functional teams across Sales, Marketing, IT, Customer Care, Engineering, Supply Chain, Legal, and external partners.
- Communicates status, risks, and decisions clearly to business and IT leadership; ensures proactive issue identification and resolution.
- Evaluates initiatives from both strategic and execution perspectives, ensuring alignment to customer needs and business goals.
- Contributes to executive-level communications and presentations.
- Manages delivery against program objectives and KPIs while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.
- Operates within an enterprise release-based delivery model across multiple systems and platforms.
- Develops and maintains key delivery artifacts (e.g., integrated plans, financials, risk/contingency plans) aligned with PMO standards and SDLC best practices.
- Leads release readiness and launch activities, including go/no-go decisions, contingency planning, and production validation.
- Prepares executive-ready status updates for recurring PMO and leadership forums.
- Partners with Epic Leads and Financial Portfolio Managers to refine forecasts and reconcile actuals.
- Ensures compliance with PMO-defined standard operating procedures.
- Manages epics and portfolio tracking using tools such as Smartsheet and Jira Align.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree and 5 - 7 years of experience in large-scale, multi-disciplinary project or program management, business analysis, sales operations, or related fields.
- Demonstrated success managing complex portfolios and cross-functional initiatives.
- Proven ability to quickly develop subject matter expertise across multiple business domains.
- Strong leadership and influencing skills, with experience operating in matrixed organizations.
- Advanced knowledge of program and portfolio management best practices and methodologies.
- Experience leading large-scale, IT-centric implementations.
- Experience partnering with product and engineering organizations preferred.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with both qualitative and quantitative expertise.
- Ability to synthesize complex information and develop actionable, business-aligned solutions.
- Experience working across cross-functional teams (e.g., Marketing, Legal, Accounting, Sales, Dealer Compensation, IT, Customer Care).
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, including experience engaging executive audiences.
- Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment and deliver results.
- Strong organizational, facilitation, and negotiation skills.
- Proven ability to build relationships and drive alignment across business and technical stakeholders.
- Extensive experience with Microsoft 365 tools, with advanced expertise in PowerPoint and Excel, and working knowledge of Smartsheet and Jira Align.
May require a background check due to job duties requiring routine access to DIRECTV and DIRECTV customer's proprietary data. Qualified applicants with arrest and conviction will be considered for employment in accordance with local ordinances and state law.
This is a remote position that can be located anywhere in the contiguous United States. #LI-Remote
A career with us comes with big rewards:
DIRECTV's compensation structure is designed to be market-competitive and fully supports efforts to attract and retain employees. It is the company's policy to offer pay that is competitive with other employers in the local market. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location.
The Base Salary range displayed below reflects the minimum and maximum target salary for each of DIRECTV's 4 (four) US Labor Market Zones. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
DIRECTV WAGE ZONES: $122,194- $221,818
Low (N1): $122,194 - $183,241
Mid (N2): $128,625 - $192,885
High (N3): $141,488 - $212,174
Top (N4): $147,919 - $221,818
Click HERE to review information on some of the largest Designated Market Areas (DMAs). Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
Please note that the salary ranges reflect base salary only and do not include bonus or benefits - when you consider all of these together, it represents a pretty impressive total compensation package.
Apply today!
Fair Chance Ordinance Notice for Los Angeles County applying for jobs at DIRECTVCompliance Notice Regarding Use of Automated Decision-Making Tools in Hiring Process
About DirecTV
Sourced by ZipRecruiter
Company size
11 - 50 Employees
Headquarters location
El Segundo, CA, US
Year founded
1985