Senior IT Portfolio and Transformation Manager

• Support the CITO in developing and refining the IT strategy and operating model aligned with complex business priorities
• Lead as-is assessments of current IT processes, delivery models, and technology footprint across markets
• Contribute to defining core vs. local vs. shared capabilities, key governance layers, and decision rights
• Translate the target operating model into actionable implementation steps, including structures, processes, and role definitions
• Design, implement, and manage the IT transformation portfolio, establishing processes, governance structures, and reporting standards
• Build and maintain a single, transparent view of all transformation initiatives – including scope, milestones, dependencies, and benefits
• Ensure cross-domain alignment (infrastructure, applications, data, cybersecurity) and manage overall delivery cadence
• Define and maintain a portfolio-level risk and issue management framework, escalating critical blockers to the OCIO
• Develop and maintain the multi-year IT transformation roadmap, integrating cost, benefit, and resource planning in coordination with the IT Finance & Transformation Manager
• Support prioritisation of initiatives based on business value, feasibility, and interdependencies
• Prepare and facilitate strategic alignment sessions, steering committees, and ELT briefings
• Provide clear, concise reporting on roadmap progress, achievements, and decisions required to senior leadership and board members

• Significant experience leading a diverse range of IT Transformation programmes in complex, multinational businesses
• Strong understanding of IT operating models, transformation governance, and strategic planning for enterprise scale programmes
• Must be comfortable alternating between high level strategy and operational delivery
• Very strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and build rapport with stakeholders up to and including C Suite Level
• Significant experience managing relationships with external partners, stakeholders, and regulatory agencies

Any experience in regulated environments would be beneficial

up to 20% bonus