IT Portfolio Manager

NTT Data; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1 000 000 - 1 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A global IT services provider based in Johannesburg is seeking a Portfolio Manager to oversee IT governance and delivery within its extensive portfolio. Responsibilities include aligning the IT portfolio with business strategies, managing budgets, driving stakeholder engagement, and ensuring the effective delivery of IT initiatives. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of relevant experience, a strong understanding of governance frameworks, and skills in communication and leadership. This role promises opportunities for impactful collaboration across diverse teams.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in IT portfolio/program management within large, complex organizations.
• Understanding of IT functional domains beneficial (Supply Chain, Finance, Procurement, etc.).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive alignment across diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the entire IT portfolio for alignment with business objectives.
• Act as the primary liaison between IT leadership and business stakeholders.
• Ensure timely and quality delivery of IT initiatives across all functional areas.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Leadership

Governance frameworks

Agile methodologies

Waterfall methodologies

Education

Matric

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business Management, or related field

Tools

Portfolio management tools

Job description

Role Summary

This role ensures strategic alignment, governance, and delivery excellence across the IT portfolio, working closely with stakeholders to drive successful execution of projects and programs.

Portfolio Management & Governance

• Oversee the entire IT portfolio, ensuring alignment with business objectives and strategic priorities.
• Establish and maintain governance frameworks for portfolio tracking, reporting, and compliance.
• Monitor portfolio health, risks, dependencies, and resource allocation across towers.

Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration

• Act as the primary liaison between IT leadership, digital tower leads, and business stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Delivery Factory, PMO, Business Process Organization, Service Towers, and BAU teams to ensure seamless execution.
• Facilitate communication and decision‑making across cross‑functional teams.

Delivery Oversight

• Ensure timely and quality delivery of IT initiatives across all functional areas.
• Drive adherence to governance, compliance, and enterprise architecture standards.
• Support escalation management and resolution of delivery challenges.

Budget Management & Financial Alignment

• Manage and oversee IT portfolio budgets across all functional towers.
• Ensure financial alignment with digital tower strategies and organizational priorities.
• Track and report on budget utilization, variances, and forecasts to senior leadership.
• Partner with Finance and PMO to maintain accurate financial reporting and cost optimization.

Strategic Planning & Reporting

• Develop and maintain portfolio roadmaps, dashboards, and performance metrics.
• Provide regular updates to senior leadership on portfolio status, risks, and benefits realization.
• Align portfolio investments with organizational priorities and digital transformation objectives.

Key Interfaces

• Digital Tower Leads
• Project Managers & PMO
• Delivery Factory
• Business Process Organization
• Service Towers (Infrastructure, Applications, etc.)
• Governance & Compliance Teams
• Enterprise Architecture
• BAU Services

Qualifications & Skills

• Matric and a Bachelors degree in Information Technology, Business Management, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in IT portfolio/program management within large, complex organizations.
• Understanding of IT functional domains beneficial (Supply Chain, Finance, Procurement, etc.).
• Expertise in governance frameworks, portfolio management tools, and delivery methodologies (Agile, Waterfall).
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive alignment across diverse teams.