Director, IT Strategy & Portfolio

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligible

401k matching

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Transamerica is seeking an experienced leader to serve as the center of gravity for Savings and Investments technology demand and execution. You will partner with senior leaders to translate strategy into tech initiatives, govern the portfolio, manage budgets, and drive cross-functional programs.

The role focuses on transparency, accountability, and operational excellence while guiding the Technology Head's agenda across major initiatives and cost controls in a hybrid work environment.

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.
• 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.

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.

Skills

IT portfolio management

Project management

Financial analysis

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in information technology, business administration, finance or related field

Master's degree in information technology or business administration

Job description

Transamerica is seeking an experienced leader to serve as the center of gravity for Savings and Investments technology demand and execution. You will partner with senior leaders to translate strategy into tech initiatives, govern the portfolio, manage budgets, and drive cross-functional programs.

The role focuses on transparency, accountability, and operational excellence while guiding the Technology Head's agenda across major initiatives and cost controls in a hybrid work environment.