What are the responsibilities and job description for the SVP, IT Program Management position at Focus Financial Partners?
Position Summary
We are seeking a dynamic and strategic SVP of IT Program Management to lead enterprise-wide technology initiatives and drive transformation at scale. As a key member of the IT Leadership Team, this individual will oversee the IT Program Management Office (PMO), ensuring alignment of programs with business goals, on-time delivery, and efficient resource allocation.
This role is central to the company’s transformation journey—serving as the primary technology lead into our Transformation Office, standardizing program delivery practices, and ensuring transparency, accountability, and results across a complex program portfolio.
\n- Lead, evolve, and scale the IT PMO, establishing enterprise delivery frameworks, governance standards, and best practices.
- Manage a portfolio of high-impact, cross-functional programs—ensuring alignment with business strategy, timely execution, and resource efficiency.
- Partner closely with senior business and technology leaders to define program goals, roadmaps, and success metrics.
- Deliver portfolio-level insights and reporting to executive stakeholders through dashboards, KPIs, and performance analytics.
- Proactively manage risk, resolve issues, and oversee change control and stakeholder communications across all initiatives.
- Develop and lead a high-performing team of program and project managers, fostering a culture of excellence, ownership, and continuous improvement.
- 15 years of progressive experience in IT program and portfolio management, with at least 8 years in a senior leadership role.
- Proven track record of leading large, enterprise-wide technology programs (e.g., ERP implementations, cloud migrations, digital transformation).
- Deep experience in executive stakeholder management, strategic planning, and organizational change.
- Demonstrated ability to build and scale PMO functions in complex, fast-paced environments.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Business, or a related field.
About Focus Financial Partners
Focus is a leading partnership of fiduciary wealth management and related financial services firms. Focus provides access to best practices, greater resources, and continuity planning for its affiliated advisory firms, which serve individuals, families, employers, and institutions with comprehensive financial services. Focus firms and their clients benefit from the solutions, synergies, scale, economics, and best practices offered by Focus to achieve their business objectives. For more information about Focus, please visit www.focusfinancialpartners.com.
The annualized base pay range for this role is expected to be between $250,000- $275,000 Base Salary Compensation Range. Actual base pay could vary based on factors including but not limited to experience, subject matter expertise, geographic location where work will be performed, and the applicant's skill set. The base pay is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include an annual cash bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.
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Salary : $250,000 - $275,000
