Director, IT Strategy & Project Management

Geller & Company; New York (NY); On-site; USD 210,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Annual bonus potential

Financial benefits

Job summary

Geller & Company seeks an accomplished IT strategy leader to shape and oversee the organization's technology roadmap. You will partner with executive leadership to prioritize cross-functional initiatives and drive enterprise-wide programs.

The role emphasizes governance, risk management, and program delivery, with mentoring for PMs and analysts, and a base compensation range of $210,000–$230,000 plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in IT strategy, program management, or enterprise project leadership.
• Proven track record of managing large-scale, cross-functional technology initiatives.
• Strong understanding of IT governance, enterprise architecture, and digital transformation.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the IT strategic roadmap in alignment with organizational objectives.
• Identify emerging technologies and trends to inform strategic decisions.
• Collaborate with business leaders to prioritize initiatives and allocate resources effectively.
• Oversee planning, execution, and delivery of complex IT programs and projects.
• Establish and manage governance frameworks, reporting structures, and performance metrics.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Serve as a key liaison between IT and business units to ensure alignment and transparency.
• Communicate program status, risks, and outcomes to executive leadership.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and change management efforts.
• Lead and mentor a team of program managers, project managers, and analysts.
• Promote a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Support professional development and succession planning within the team.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with strategic initiatives and technology programs.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

IT strategy

Program management

Enterprise project leadership

Governance

Leadership & communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Jira

ServiceNow

MS Project

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Planning
• Develop and maintain the IT strategic roadmap in alignment with organizational objectives.
• Identify emerging technologies and trends to inform strategic decisions.
• Collaborate with business leaders to prioritize initiatives and allocate resources effectively.

Program & Portfolio Management

• Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of complex IT programs and projects.
• Establish and manage program governance frameworks, reporting structures, and performance metrics.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as a key liaison between IT and business units to ensure alignment and transparency.
• Communicate program status, risks, and outcomes to executive leadership and stakeholders.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and change management efforts.

Team Leadership

• Lead and mentor a team of program managers, project managers, and analysts.
• Promote a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Support professional development and succession planning within the team.

Risk & Compliance

• Identify and mitigate risks associated with strategic initiatives and technology programs.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 10+ years of experience in IT strategy, program management, or enterprise project leadership.
• Proven track record of managing large-scale, cross-functional technology initiatives.
• Strong understanding of IT governance, enterprise architecture, and digital transformation.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Certifications such as PMP, PgMP, or SAFe.
• Experience with Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid project methodologies.
• Familiarity with portfolio management tools (e.g., Jira, ServiceNow, MS Project).

The base salary range for this position is: $210,000 -230,000 Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

• The total compensation package includes medical, dental, vision, financial, and other benefits as well as the potential for an annual bonus consideration.