Head of IT Program Management

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Beyond Blue Corporation, affiliated with the University of Kentucky, seeks a Senior Manager of IT Program Management to oversee multiple cross-functional IT programs aligning with strategic goals, budgets, and timelines.

You will lead planning, execution, and governance, mentor project managers, and drive standardized practices, performance reporting, and continuous improvement across IT initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 6-7 years of progressive IT experience with 2 years in a managerial role.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional IT programs and implementing governance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Manages multiple IT programs ensuring alignment with strategy and governance standards.
• Oversees budgets, timelines, and resource allocation for IT initiatives.
• Coordinates cross-functional teams across IT, business, and operations.
• Monitors program performance metrics, risks, and outcomes with senior leadership reporting.
• Implements standardized program management methodologies and best practices.
• Identifies and mitigates risks to ensure program success.
• Provides leadership, coaching, and performance management to project managers.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Budgeting

Governance

Mentoring

Performance reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Beyond Blue Corporation, affiliated with the University of Kentucky, seeks a Senior Manager of IT Program Management to oversee multiple cross-functional IT programs aligning with strategic goals, budgets, and timelines.

You will lead planning, execution, and governance, mentor project managers, and drive standardized practices, performance reporting, and continuous improvement across IT initiatives.