IT Manager, PMO Operations - Program Management Office

POSITION SUMMARY: We are seeking an experienced IT Manager to join our IT Program Management Office (IT PMO), reporting directly to the IT Director of the PMO. This role will serve as the critical link between IT and Finance, overseeing financial operations for the IT portfolio. The successful candidate will partner with Financial Support to lead the annual budgeting process for both project and non-project costs, manage strategic funding initiatives through our Business Transformation Office (BTO), and provide leadership to a team of financial analysts supporting project cost accounting. They will also own Staffing and Resource Allocation processes in IT. This position offers a unique opportunity to drive financial discipline within IT while supporting strategic growth initiatives through effective financial management and leadership.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Financial Planning & Budget Management
  • Partner with the IT Director of PMO and Financial Support to develop and manage the annual IT budget process for both project and operational expenditures
  • Create and implement standardized processes for budget planning, tracking, and reporting across the IT organization
  • Provide financial insights and recommendations to optimize IT spending and resource allocation
  • Collaborate with department leaders to understand their financial requirements and translate them into comprehensive budget plans
• Strategic Funding & BTO Partnership
  • Serve as a liaison between IT and the Business Transformation Office (BTO) for strategic funding initiatives
  • Manage the IT intake process for new strategic IT initiatives requiring BTO funding
  • Support development of business cases and ROI analyses to support funding requests
  • Track and report on the financial performance of BTO-funded initiatives
  • Ensure alignment between IT strategic investments and broader organizational objectives
• Project Financial Management
  • Lead a team of financial analysts responsible for project cost accounting
  • Establish and maintain project financial controls, including budget baselines, tracking mechanisms, and variance reporting
  • Implement processes for capitalizing appropriate project costs in accordance with accounting standards
  • Manage the Staffing and Resource allocation processes that drive labor costs in projects
  • Provide regular financial status reporting for the IT project portfolio
  • Identify financial risks within projects and develop mitigation strategies
  • Establish and track key performance indicators for the IT PMO
• Team Leadership & Development
  • Manage, mentor, and develop a team of financial analysts within the IT PMO
  • Establish clear performance expectations and provide regular feedback
  • Create professional development opportunities for team members
  • Foster a collaborative environment that promotes innovation and continuous improvement
  • Conduct performance reviews and support career advancement for team members
• Stakeholder Management
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with IT Directors, Finance, Procurement, and other business partners
  • Represent the IT PMO in financial planning meetings and governance forums
  • Communicate financial information effectively to technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Collaborate with project managers to ensure financial aspects of projects are properly managed

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• MBA, master’s in accounting or master’s degree in related field
• PMP or CPA certification
• Experience working in a PMO environment
• Experience with strategic planning and business case development

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Experience managing or leading IT projects in Agile, Predictive, and Hybrid Methodologies.

• Experience leading and developing project working groups.

• Minimum of 8 years of experience leading projects within a program having several interdependencies to other systems or projects.      

• Minimum of 5 years of senior level IT professional experience such as Sr Software Developer, Sr Database Administrator, Business Analysis, or related role. 

This position is a hybrid role. This candidate will be required to work onsite 4-days per week, with the option to work 1-day per week remote.

Rewarding Compensation and Benefits

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