We are seeking an experienced Infrastructure Operations & Transformation Office Head to drive strategic projects across Infrastructure and Information Security, focusing on project portfolio governance, transformation, operational excellence, financial management, governance, and stakeholder engagement.
This role serves as a strategic partner to Infrastructure & Operations leadership by providing portfolio visibility, overseeing financial and governance activities, driving transformation initiatives, and ensuring effective collaboration across technology and business stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Project Portfolio Governance
- Oversee and monitor Infrastructure and Information Security project portfolios.
- Consolidate and provide visibility of project schedules, budget utilization, risks, issues, dependencies, and resource allocation.
- Develop portfolio dashboards, executive reporting, and management updates.
- Facilitate portfolio reviews, governance forums, and project status tracking.
- Support benefits realization tracking and lessons learned initiatives.
- Ensure alignment between strategic initiatives, technology priorities, and business objectives.
Infrastructure Transformation
- Lead transformation initiatives across Infrastructure functions.
- Lead process improvement, simplification, and standardization initiatives.
- Identify opportunities to improve operational effectiveness, service quality, governance, and cost efficiency.
- Track and communicate transformation outcomes and performance improvements.
- Ensure transformation initiatives are embedded within operating procedures and governance frameworks.
Financial, Vendor & Governance Management
- Manage budget planning, forecasting, and financial performance tracking.
- Monitor and govern Infrastructure Capex and Opex budgets, ensuring effective utilization and alignment with approved plans.
- Provide management visibility on project investments, operational spending, and financial commitments.
- Support investment planning, budget reviews, and business case preparation.
- Oversee vendor payment governance, contract administration, procurement coordination, and invoice management.
- Coordinate audit activities, remediation plans, and closure of audit findings.
- Ensure compliance with internal governance standards and regulatory requirements.
Stakeholder & Service Coordination
- Support demand visibility, prioritization, and communication across initiatives.
- Build strong partnerships with related stakeholders from Infrastructure, Security, Architecture, Application, Finance, Procurement, Risk, Audit, and Business teams.
- Drive continuous improvement in stakeholder engagement and service effectiveness.
Leadership & Team Development
- Lead and develop teams responsible for portfolio governance, transformation initiatives, governance, quality assurance, and financial operations.
- Establish objectives, KPIs, and development plans.
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Coach and mentor team members to strengthen organizational capability and leadership readiness.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related disciplines.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in IT Infrastructure, Information Security, Technology Transformation, Governance, PMO, or related functions.
- Minimum 5 years of leadership experience managing teams and cross‑functional stakeholders.
- Experience in Banking, Financial Services, Consulting, or other large regulated organizations will be an advantage
- Strong people leadership and stakeholder management capabilities
- Consulting experience is highly welcomed.