IT PMO Lead

Talan Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range: US$100,000 - US$145,000

401(k) retirement plan with company matching

15-27 days of paid vacation

8 paid holidays + 5 sick days + 2 personal days

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Voluntary STD and LTD

Job summary

A global consulting firm in New York is seeking an experienced ITPMO Lead to oversee the IT project portfolio budget for major clients. This role involves managing budget data, tracking IT spending, and coordinating reporting for stakeholders. The ideal candidate has a robust background in PMO roles and financial tracking, along with familiarity in project management tools like Jira. The company offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, emphasizing employee well-being.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a CIO Office or PMO role focusing on budget oversight.
• Experience with Jira or similar project management tools.
• Familiarity with Agile frameworks and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Manage and validate budget data across global portfolio management systems.
• Oversee the AMER IT budget and track spend across IT initiatives.
• Maintain budget management dashboards to support decision-making.

Skills

Budget oversight

Financial tracking

Strong communication skills

Analytical thinking

Project management methodologies

Tools

Power BI

Jira

Job description

Talan is a global consulting group specializing in innovation and transformation through technology. For over 20 years, we have partnered with companies and public organizations to drive meaningful change.

We are purpose-driven, working across diverse sectors to tackle social and environmental challenges, simplify and improve market operations, leverage digital transformation, and ensure that data is managed responsibly and ethically.

Our expertise spans consultancy and outsourcing services, including programme management, market design, and governance. We also offer award‑winning capabilities in cyber security, data privacy, and digital transformation.

We are currently seeking a ITPMO Lead to join our team.

Job Description

We’re looking for an IT PMO Lead to support one of our CIB clients. The PMO Lead plays a key role in overseeing the IT project portfolio budget, ensuring consistency with both local and Head Office standards, while following established tools, processes, and governance frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and validate budget, time‑tracking, and resource data across global portfolio management systems
• Oversee the AMER IT budget, including spend tracking across all IT teams and initiatives
• Review and monitor time‑tracking practices to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Maintain and enhance budget management dashboards (PBI) to support visibility and decision‑making
• Ensure IT governance standards are consistently applied across AMER teams through regular reviews
• Coordinate IT project portfolio reporting for various steering committees and stakeholders
• Track and manage CPN1 Drive Controls across projects to uphold project management standards
• Support the overall IT project portfolio by maintaining tools and promoting best practices, including Jira usage

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Qualifications

• Proven experience in a CIO Office or PMO role, with a strong focus on budget oversight and financial tracking
• Familiarity with Power BI is a plus, particularly for reporting and dashboarding
• Experience with Jira or similar project management tools
• Working knowledge of project management methodologies, especially Agile frameworks
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams and with senior stakeholders
• Analytical and detail‑oriented, with a structured approach to problem‑solving
• Prior exposure to the banking or financial services environment is preferred

At Talan, we invest in our employees' well-being and empower them with benefits, including:

• 💵 The salary range for this role is US$100,000 - US$145,000
• 💸401(k) retirement plan with company matching
• 🌴15 days of paid vacation per year at hire and up to 27 according to seniority (annual untaken vacation days are cashed out)
• 📴8 paid holidays + 5 sick days + 2 personal days per year
• ❤️🩹Company health, dental, and vision insurance plans + FSA
• 🦺Voluntary STD and LTD

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.