Strategic IT Services & Cyber Risk Leader

barclays; Whippany (NJ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Barclays in Whippany, New Jersey, seeks a senior leader to manage the IT Services department, set strategic direction, and oversee IT service risk and performance. The role partners with the senior management team to align technology services with business objectives, drive cost control, and ensure robust governance across incident, change, and problem management.

The successful candidate will lead a team, develop policies, manage external vendors, and sustain effective relationships with

Qualifications

• Must have proven ability to define strategic direction for IT services.
• Experience managing large teams and budgets in financial services.
• Strong governance and risk management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement IT Services strategy and roadmaps.
• Oversee IT Services staff performance and objectives.
• Manage stakeholder relationships and external vendors.
• Ensure adherence to SLAs, controls, and IT production activities.
• Monitor and mitigate IT Services risks and financial performance.

Skills

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Leadership

IT governance

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ITIL

COBIT

GRC tools

Job description

Barclays in Whippany, New Jersey, seeks a senior leader to manage the IT Services department, set strategic direction, and oversee IT service risk and performance. The role partners with the senior management team to align technology services with business objectives, drive cost control, and ensure robust governance across incident, change, and problem management.

The successful candidate will lead a team, develop policies, manage external vendors, and sustain effective relationships with