The IT Planning and Program Management Department Manager will be responsible for overseeing the strategic planning, execution, and governance of IT Projects for infrastructure and application systems. This role will ensure that IT projects align with business objectives while adhering to industry best practices, including ITIL, PMP, and TOGAF standards. Additionally, the role will focus on IT financial management, ensuring cost optimization and budget alignment for IT initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Planning & Governance:

• Develop and manage the IT strategic roadmap for infrastructure and application systems.
• Align IT planning with enterprise architecture and business objectives.
• Ensure compliance with ITIL, PMP, and TOGAF frameworks.
• Establish policies and procedures for IT project governance and performance management.

IT Program & Project Management:

• Lead IT project portfolio management, ensuring effective prioritization and execution of initiatives.
• Oversee IT project lifecycle, from initiation to delivery, ensuring adherence to scope, budget, and timeline.
• Implement risk management strategies and performance tracking mechanisms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and successful project execution.

IT Financial Management:

• Develop and manage IT budgets, ensuring alignment with corporate financial goals.
• Oversee cost analysis, forecasting, and financial reporting for IT programs.
• Optimize IT investments by evaluating financial viability and return on investment (ROI) of projects.
• Partner with procurement teams to ensure cost-effective vendor management and contract negotiations.

Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement:

• Lead a team of IT program managers and planners, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Act as the primary liaison between IT and business units, ensuring alignment on priorities.
• Provide executive-level reporting on IT strategy, financials, and project performance.
• Drive change management initiatives to enhance IT capabilities and adoption.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field. A Master’s degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project and portfolio management, with a focus on IT infrastructure and application implementation.
• Strong understanding of IT financial management, budgeting, and costing principles.
• Experience in managing large-scale IT projects with cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of IT governance frameworks such as COBIT is preferred.
• Understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF is an advantage.
• Relevant certifications such as PMP (Project Management Professional), ITIL, COBIT, or TOGAF are a plus.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.