Global IT Portfolio Senior Director – Platform Engineering

WHAT YOU'LL DOPlatform Engineering is where we build the capabilities for delivering value to our clients and colleagues faster than ever, and drive the Modern Engineering Transformation of IT in the process. As the Platform Engineering Portfolio Director, you play a critical role in supporting the CTO in the execution and balance of strategic initiatives and daily operations. This position acts as a strategic advisor to the CTO ensuring the Platform Engineering Org and BCG's goals and objectives are efficiently achieved. Among your responsibilities, you will: Act as ‘Air Traffic Controller’ to streamline executive decision-making Orchestrate cross-team leadership initiatives (e.g. Annual Goal Setting) Organise, set the agenda and chair recurring PE leadership meetings for alignment and leadership-level updates and decisions​ Lead preparation for executive forums and key business events (e.g. ABR, QBR) Breakdown silos and connect teams across Platform Engineering and IT Lead the creation of holistic PE strategic value roadmap​ Seek and drive operational opportunities for consistency across PE teams Drive alignment with leaders to advance initiatives and resolve conflicts Link Platform Engineering to broader organization for alignment and awareness Work together with enterprise functions such as EPMO, Finance, HR, etc.​ Drive awareness of latest updates and accomplishments​ Drive strategic vendor management Workforce strategy and review process Represent Platform Engineering in leadership forums Represent PE lead in resolving complex cross-team challenges​ Lead strategic initiatives and jump in to help resolve complex problems and escalations. Control of in-flight deliveries Lead E2E governance of key PE deliveries, and commitments to others, regularly assuring alignment to strategic outcomes. Host relevant governance controls to ensure urgency, control and transparency Ensuring key risks/issues are controlled and appropriately communicated. YOU'RE GOOD ATThe ideal candidate will have a proven track record in managing large-scale global IT initiatives and thrive in a work environment that requires strong problem solving skills, team collaboration and self-direction. You will excel in: Diving into detail while thinking ‘big-picture’ to ensure holistic goals are met Approaching complex problems in methodical and organized manner Driving critical open items to logical closure with urgency Building strong working relationships in Platform Engineering and across IT Bringing a balanced mindset with strategic, delivery and operations perspectives Being data-driven while managing executive decisions Taking the necessary first steps to get an initiative in motion Possessing superior collaboration and influencing skills when working with others across cohorts, functions and global regions Bringing energy and using sound business logic to help run the PE function YOU BRING (EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS)Minimum of bachelor’s degree, preferably in a technical field Total of 14+ years’ relevant experience, including proven experience as an IT leader, ideally having led global projects spanning multiple teams and IT competencies Strong executive communication skills that enable you to connect to all levels of the organization Ability to effectively manage at both the detailed and high levels of multiple initiatives Negotiation capabilities to resolve trade-offs without need for escalating Proven analytical skills, business acumen and experience making decisions based on hard and soft data Financial literacy and a deep understanding of budget and funding processes Entrepreneurial spirit and comfort working within in rapidly changing environment Experience working with Agile methodologies Experience in consulting is a plus YOU'LL WORK WITHYou will work with a broad spectrum of IT and other business leaders, including: Technical Area Leads and Tribe Leads that run our digital product teams Enterprise PMO team members IT Leadership Team members Peer Portfolio Managers across other functions Job SummaryJob number: 22792BRDate posted : 2024-04-30Profession: Technology and EngineeringEmployment type: Full time