Head of IT Delivery Governance

The Head of IT Delivery Governance is responsible for leading enterprise-wide technology delivery governance and ensuring the successful execution of strategic IT initiatives across the organization. This role provides leadership in project governance, delivery oversight, transformation programs, vendor management, and stakeholder engagement to ensure technology investments are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with business objectives.

The incumbent will establish governance frameworks, drive delivery excellence, oversee cross-functional technology programs, and work closely with business leaders, technology teams, external partners, and regional stakeholders to achieve sustainable business outcomes.

• Lead the delivery of strategic IT projects and transformation initiatives, ensuring successful outcomes within scope, budget, timeline, and quality expectations.
• Establish and enforce project governance frameworks, delivery standards, controls, and reporting processes across the organization.
• Oversee a portfolio of technology programs, ensuring alignment with business priorities and delivery objectives.
• Drive project execution across applications, infrastructure, cloud, cybersecurity, and enterprise technology initiatives.
• Manage technology vendors, system integrators, and delivery partners to ensure performance, accountability, and service quality.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, issues, and dependencies while ensuring timely resolution and escalation.
• Partner with business and technology stakeholders to drive alignment, decision-making, and successful project outcomes.
• Provide governance oversight and coordination for regional and cross-functional technology initiatives.
• Monitor project performance through KPIs, dashboards, and governance reviews, driving continuous improvement in delivery effectiveness.
• Ensure successful project transition, operational readiness, and business adoption of delivered solutions.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, Project Management, or related discipline.
• PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, Scrum, or equivalent project management certifications are advantageous.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in technology delivery, project governance, or transformation leadership roles with strong experience managing enterprise IT projects, portfolios, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Proven track record in vendor management, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional leadership.
• Exposure to application, infrastructure, cloud, cybersecurity, and enterprise technology environments.
• Experience working with senior management and regional stakeholders is preferred.
• Highly preferred candidates from banking, fintech and investment domains.

Core Competencies

• Technology Delivery & Governance
• Project & Portfolio Management
• Digital Transformation Leadership
• Vendor & Stakeholder Management
• Risk & Issue Management
• Strategic Planning & Execution
• Budget & Resource Management
• Change Management
• Executive Communication
• Leadership & Decision-Making

Success Measures

• Projects delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with business objectives.
• Consistent application of governance standards and delivery best practices.
• Strong stakeholder satisfaction and visibility of project outcomes.
• Effective management of risks, issues, and vendor performance.
• Continuous improvement in project delivery maturity and operational effectiveness.
• Successful adoption and stabilization of technology solutions across the organization.

EA License No.: 01C4394 (PERSOL Singapore Pte Ltd)

EA Registration No. R1873450 (Jyoti Kumari)

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