Director, IT Portfolio & Demand Governance

Transamerica Corporation; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k matching

Employee stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Paid time off

Job summary

Transamerica Corporation in the United States seeks a high-impact IT Operations leader to serve as the technology demand governance hub for Savings and Investments. You will ensure alignment with business priorities, financial discipline, and executive cadence, acting as a trusted advisor to the Savings and Investments Tech Head.

You will direct demand intake, portfolio governance, and cross-functional leadership, shaping roadmaps, budgets, and performance metrics while driving operational

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, business administration, finance or related field.
• Ten years of technology and related management experience including IT portfolio management and project management.
• Deep understanding of IT infrastructure, budgets and financial analysis.
• Solid understanding of business principles, strategic planning, organizational design, change management, risk management, etc.
• Analytical skills and strategic mindset to create plans and milestones to achieve future state goals.
• Leadership skills to influence others to drive change.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Ability to work in a dynamic changing agile environment.

Responsibilities

• Build strong partnerships with Product, Operations, Business, Technology, and corporate/shared-services leadership to enable alignment and execution of strategic priorities.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, influencing decision‑making and helping shape organizational priorities, goals, and strategic initiatives.
• Translate business strategy into technology demand, partnering with Business, Product, and Operations teams to define needs, priorities, and strategic roadmaps.
• Lead demand intake and portfolio governance, aligning technology demand with strategic roadmaps, organizational priorities, capacity, and available resources.
• Drive the priorities and agenda of the Savings and Investments Technology Head, ensuring focus and alignment across key initiatives and organizational commitments.
• Lead leadership operating cadences, business reviews, and planning activities, including the development and presentation of goals, initiatives, strategic roadmaps, and executive‑level materials.
• Establish and monitor organizational metrics and reporting to measure progress, performance, and the success of key strategic initiatives.
• Prepare executive‑level presentations, reporting, and decision materials that clearly communicate priorities, progress, risks, financials, and business outcomes.
• Support talent and organizational strategy, including organizational design and development, workforce planning, workforce optimization, and broader change initiatives.
• Oversee financial management, reporting, and controls, including budgeting, forecasting, performance against budget, and overall cost transparency.
• Partner with strategic vendors and internal stakeholders to identify opportunities for cost efficiency and effective resource utilization.
• Lead and oversee process improvement, service management, workforce optimization, and other initiatives designed to strengthen operational excellence.
• Oversee cross‑functional programs and initiatives that impact the Technology organization and other corporate or shared‑services organizations.
• Drive change management and execution across strategic initiatives, helping ensure organizational priorities move from planning through implementation and measurable outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic thinking

Change management

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/Business

Job description

Transamerica Corporation in the United States seeks a high-impact IT Operations leader to serve as the technology demand governance hub for Savings and Investments. You will ensure alignment with business priorities, financial discipline, and executive cadence, acting as a trusted advisor to the Savings and Investments Tech Head.

You will direct demand intake, portfolio governance, and cross-functional leadership, shaping roadmaps, budgets, and performance metrics while driving operational