Provide strategic leadership in budget management for a portfolio of IT projects supporting R&D stakeholders. Lead planning and execution of portfolio and project budget within the constraints of schedule and scope while adhering to Corporate Financial policies for IT projects. 

Responsibilities

• ​​Responsible for compliance with applicable Corporate and Divisional Policies and procedures.  Quality Management: Responsible for compliance with applicable Corporate and Divisional Policies and procedures. 

• ​Analyze and report on portfolio budget health enabling leadership and project teams to make data-driven decisions.  

• ​Generate and analyze forecasts, prepare variance explanations, and identify risks and opportunities at the project and portfolio level.  

• ​Lead aspects of annual planning cycles, including long-range plan, capital plan, and functional plan in close partnership with functional leaders. 

• ​Oversee and manage IT Project Managers in monthly forecasting of project and functional budget ensuring adherence to submission timelines. 

• ​Submit funding requests with accompanying submission documentation per policy. 

• ​Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, Procurement, and internal IT project teams ensuring clear and effective communication among stakeholders. 

• ​Partner with IT Business Operations teams to drive continuous improvement in processes and tools. 

• ​Adhere to financial policies and procedures when planning and executing projects. 

• ​Ensure resource management, project accountability, and compliance with organizational standards. 

• ​Successfully perform all responsibilities with a high degree of self-motivation and autonomy