Director, PSG IT PMO

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Job Summary:

We are seeking a multifaceted and experienced Director of PSG IT ES PMO to lead our enterprise IT Portfolio Management Office. This role is accountable for the strategic governance, execution, and alignment of IT initiatives across the organization. The ideal candidate brings a deep understanding of portfolio and project management, budget oversight, and strategic planning—along with a strong background supporting Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) from a technology and integration perspective.

This position is essential to ensuring all technology initiatives are prioritized, resourced, delivered optimally, and aligned with overall business goals.

Key Responsibilities:

Portfolio & Program Management

• Lead enterprise-wide IT portfolio governance, ensuring prioritization aligns with business strategy and capacity.
• Oversee delivery of all IT projects and programs, managing risks, dependencies, and performance across the portfolio.
• Develop and maintain portfolio dashboards, Key Performance Indicators, and executive reporting to ensure visibility and accountability.

Planning and Coordination

• Partner with senior leadership to translate business strategy into a multi-year IT investment roadmap.
• Align IT initiatives with organizational goals, driving measurable outcomes and long-term value.
• Lead annual IT planning cycles, including intake, prioritization, and resource allocation.

Financial Management

• Be responsible for the IT project portfolio budget, including forecasting, tracking, and financial reporting.
• Ensure financial control across initiatives and find opportunities for cost optimization.
• Collaborate with Finance and Procurement teams on capital planning and vendor management.

Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)

• Lead IT workstreams for M&A due diligence, integration planning, and execution.
• Assess and plan for systems consolidation, data integration, infrastructure alignment, and change management.
• Act as the strategic IT liaison during acquisitions, ensuring minimal disruption and strategic alliance.

PMO Operations & Team Leadership

• Build and evolve PMO frameworks, tools, templates, and methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid).
• Lead and mentor a team of program and project managers, encouraging excellence in delivery and leadership.
• Promote an impactful culture with a focus on continuous improvement and value realization.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Business, or related field (MBA or advanced degree preferred).
• 10–15+ years of experience in IT project/portfolio management with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Demonstrated success handling large portfolios and central initiatives, including M&A integrations.
• Strong financial foresight with experience handling multimillion-dollar IT budgets.
• Deep understanding of IT strategy, enterprise architecture, and business alignment.
• Excellent collaborator engagement, communication, and organizational change leadership skills.

Preferred Certifications:

• PMP, PgMP, PMI-ACP, SAFe, Lean Portfolio Management, or equivalent.
• ITIL, Six Sigma, or other process improvement credentials are a plus.

What You Bring:

• A strategic outlook with the ability to implement tactically.
• A leadership style dedicated to achieving goals through collaboration.
• Experience navigating complex organizations and cross-functional teams.