IT Finance Manager

Jobtailor; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Minnesota seeks a senior IT Portfolio leader to oversee end-to-end lifecycle management of an assigned capability, plan and deliver services, and drive performance across staff and contractors.

The role emphasizes strategic planning, regulatory compliance, and strong financial governance to ensure cost-effective delivery aligned with enterprise KPIs. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 4 years of equivalent experience in technology, science, business or related field.
• Five years of prior people leadership experience.
• Ten years of experience with end-to-end service lifecycle, business process, project or product management.
• Experience with strategic planning, portfolio prioritization, delivery execution, and operations.
• Experience working within a regulated industry.
• Ability to deliver value in compliance with policies and regulations.
• Demonstrated customer focus, problem solving, and drive for continuous improvement.
• Ability to lead through change in a diverse and dynamic environment.
• Exposure to Sourcing and Contract Management practices.
• Proven acumen in business process, technical knowledge, and architectural topology.
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills.
• Experience in Utilities industry.
• 15+ years leading operating expense management and governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team in end-to-end lifecycle management of an assigned IT portfolio capability.
• Plan, deliver, and operate services, products, and processes.
• Lead and manage staff performance and development.
• Lead priorities and manage work performance of staff, vendors, and contractors.
• Partner with Supply Chain, Finance, Enterprise Security, Audit/Compliance, and other groups to drive financial results.
• Ensure product delivery and operation are cost effective and within budget.
• Drive ongoing improvements in IT operational performance.
• Continuously innovate the product or service.
• Contribute to achieving IT and Enterprise Strategies and KPIs.

Skills

End-To-End Service Lifecycle

People Leadership

Strategic Planning

Financial Management

Regulatory Compliance

Customer Focus

Relationship Management

Collaboration

Change Management

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Technology, Science, Business or Related Field

Job description

• Lead a team in end-to-end lifecycle management of an assigned IT Portfolio capability
• Plan, deliver, and operate services, products, and processes
• Lead and manage staff performance and development
• Lead priorities and manage work performance of staff, vendors, and contractors
• Partner with Supply Chain, Finance, Enterprise Security, Audit/Compliance, and other internal groups to drive financial results
• Ensure product delivery and operation are cost effective and within budget
• Drive ongoing improvements in IT operational performance
• Continuously innovate the product or service
• Contribute to achieving IT and Enterprise Strategies and KPIs

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Technology, Science, Business or related field, or 4 years of experience equivalent to the position
• Five years of prior people leadership experience
• Ten years of experience with end-to-end service lifecycle, business process, project or product management
• Experience with strategic planning, portfolio prioritization, delivery execution, and operations
• Experience working within a regulated industry
• Ability to deliver value in compliance with policies and regulations
• Demonstrated ability to apply a customer focus, problem solve, and drive continuous improvement to solutions, systems and processes
• Demonstrated ability to drive, adopt, and lead others through change in a diverse and dynamic environment
• Exposure to Sourcing and Contract Management practices
• Proven ability to attain and hold in-depth acumen in business process, technical knowledge, and architectural topology
• Excellent communication skills, effective with varying organizational levels and skill sets
• Excellent Relationship Management and collaboration skills, with a track record of working as one team cross-organizationally to drive innovation and business results
• Financial experience managing a large transformational program
• Experience in the Utilities industry
• 15+ years of experience leading operating expense management, cost center finance, headcount planning, and investment governance

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in end-to-end service lifecycle management, strategic planning, and operational performance within a regulated industry. Proven ability to lead teams, drive continuous improvement, and manage financial results effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• End-To-End Service Lifecycle Management
• People Leadership Experience
• Strategic Planning
• Financial Management
• Utilities Industry Experience

Hard Skills

• Project Management
• Business Process Management
• Portfolio Prioritization
• Delivery Execution
• Cost Center Finance
• Investment Governance
• Sourcing and Contract Management
• Operational Performance Improvement
• Regulatory Compliance
• Technical Knowledge

Soft Skills

• Excellent Communication Skills
• Relationship Management
• Collaboration Skills
• Customer Focus
• Problem Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Technology, Science, Business or Related Field

Industry Keywords

• Regulated Industry
• Utilities Industry
• IT Portfolio Management
• Financial Results
• Operational Performance