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Director, IT Strategic Planning

Atlas Air
White Plains, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 3/3/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/28/2025

Director, IT Strategic Planning

Job ID

2025-6544

of Openings

Category

Information Technology

City

White Plains

State

Company

Atlas Air, Inc

Employment Type (Portal Display)

Regular Full-Time

Overview

Atlas Air Worldwide seeks an experienced IT leader to drive excellence through comprehensive portfolio management, talent development, and strategic communications. This role will establish and lead a team responsible for ensuring effective portfolio governance, organizational development, and impactful communications across the IT organization. The Director, IT Strategic Planning will serve as a key member of the OCIO leadership team, responsible for optimizing IT project delivery, developing talent, and effectively communicating IT's value to the business. This role combines strategic planning with disciplined execution to ensure IT initiatives deliver measurable business value.

Responsibilities

Portfolio Management & Governance

Lead the portfolio management process for IT projects, ensuring alignment with business strategy

  • Drive adoption of project management best practices and standardized methodologies
  • Oversee project portfolio prioritization and resource allocation processes
  • Implement portfolio performance metrics and KPIs aligned with business outcomes
  • Manage the Technology Steering Committee intake and prioritization process
  • Ensure effective risk and change management across the project portfolio

Talent Strategy & Development

  • Build and lead a team of portfolio managers and communications specialists
  • Develop and implement comprehensive talent development strategies
  • Implement and drive adoption of OKR framework for goal setting and performance
  • Create mentorship and training programs to enhance IT capabilities
  • Partner with HR on IT talent development initiatives
  • Foster a culture of continuous learning and growth
  • Strategic Communications

  • Develop and execute internal marketing strategy for IT initiatives
  • Create compelling narratives demonstrating IT's business impact
  • Lead the creation of communications materials for internal channels
  • Partner with business units to promote IT services and capabilities
  • Present portfolio performance metrics to key stakeholders
  • Drive change management communications for major initiatives
  • Organizational Excellence

  • Drive adoption of Agile / SAFe methodologies across project teams
  • Lead initiatives to optimize IT performance and delivery capabilities
  • Implement best practices for resource allocation and capacity planning
  • Ensure alignment between portfolio initiatives and strategic objectives
  • Foster collaboration across IT teams and business units
  • Qualifications

    Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field
  • 10 years of IT experience with focus on portfolio management
  • 5 years of people management experience
  • Strong understanding of project and portfolio management
  • Proven track record of successful portfolio governance
  • Excellence in stakeholder communication and presentation skills
  • Experience with organizational development and talent management
  • Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Business Administration, Technology Management, or related field
  • Experience in aviation, logistics, or transportation industries
  • Certifications in relevant frameworks (SAFe, ITIL v4, PMP, etc.)
  • Experience implementing OKR frameworks
  • Track record of successful change management initiatives
  • Skills :

  • Advanced proficiency with portfolio management tools
  • Experience with project management platforms
  • Proficiency with BI / analytics platforms (Power BI, Tableau)
  • Understanding of Agile / SAFe frameworks
  • Knowledge of IT service management principles
  • Special demands :

  • 15-20% travel between locations
  • GH19 #LI-Hybrid #LI-20

    Salary Range : $185,500 - $250,500

    GHSalarySalary Range : $185,500 - $250,500 Range : $185,500 - $250,500 19 #LI-Hybrid #LI-20

    Financial offer within the stated range will be based on multiple factors to include but not limited to location, relevant experience / level and skillset.

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    Salary : $185,500 - $250,500

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