Director - Technology Portfolio Governance

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The Director of Portfolio Governance is responsible for the execution of the IT Annual Operating Plan (AOP) in support of the company's Brand Promise, providing business value across the Wendy's Brand, its franchisees and customers. The Portfolio Governance Director is expected to build and leverage cross-functional relationships to drive the delivery of IT programs and projects to fulfill the strategic goals of the Wendy's Brand. The Portfolio Governance Office will serve as a center of excellence providing leadership, best practices, research, support, and change management for all things related to project portfolio management. The role is expected to continuously monitor and internalize evolving industry standards, serving as a model and advocate for their integration across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Manages and directs program and project managers to deliver IT solutions across the organization aligning technology with business goals, identifying opportunities for leveraging technology, and planning for future technology needs. Lead with a focus on standardizing and improving project management deliverables, processes, tools, and training. Provides indirect management and performance evaluations for non-PGO delivery managers assigned to deliver IT solutions. Hires and manages external program or project management resources as required and budgeted.
• Responsible for the delivery of cross-functional IT programs and projects. Partners with program/project managers and delivery managers to ensure fully integrated plans are in-place for all IT programs including the management of program dependencies and risk management.
• Ensures the use of a clear and consistent program management methodology for technology initiatives. Charged with ensuring comprehensive compliance with all applicable SOX controls, including the navigation of complex regulatory and operational intricacies. This includes but is not limited to: including but not limited to: (1) Program Development Methodology, (2) Program Development Tooling, (3) Program Development Milestones/Check-Points, (4) IT Leadership Reviews, (5) Program Change Control Management, (6) Program Development Testing, (7) Program Data Conversion
• Establish a tailored framework for the highly complex annual IT AOP Portfolio including, but not limited to:Project In-Take, Prioritization, Annual AOP Planning, Business Case Origination, IT Resource Capacity Plan, and Strategic Alignment. This includes leading the intake process and collaborating with Sr leaders.
• Partners with IT Finance for all portfolio aspects associated with finance to assure adherence to all IT Finance policies and standards. Also tasked with leading negotiations with internal and external stakeholders to optimize financial outcomes and enhance budget performance.
• Monitors, measures, and reports on all programs and projects in the IT Portfolio. Works under minimal direction while accountable to the Technology Council and other Senior Leadership for timely and accurate reporting, as well as appropriate issue and risk escalation for the portfolio .
• Sets and champions the strategic vision for the service introduction process, guiding its execution across all IT initiatives to drive consistency and value delivery across s the Enterprise. Responsible for standardizing the way IT creates services or on-boards services by integrating service introduction into the program management methodology.

• Education: Bachelors Degree
• Additional education information (major, etc.): BS Computer Science, Information Systems, Business or related field.
• Master's Degree in Business or Technological field
• 8+ years IT project management experience including knowledge of project management best practices and methodologies - waterfall and agile.
• 10+ years of experience developing project plans including a project plan that includes the charter, scope, project management approach, management plans, statement of work, cost estimates, schedule.
• Solid understanding of end-to-end business strategy. Demonstrated success in identifying, driving and delivering innovative solutions through productive and lasting partnerships with business partners.
• Knowledge of project management best practices, including knowledge of waterfall and agile methodologies.
• Demonstrated depth of project management expertise and capability of managing budgets in excess of $20 million.
• Strong executive presence with an ability to influence upper management; excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to explain technology solutions in business terms, establish rapport and persuade others. Experience facilitating meetings with multiple customers and technical staff, including building consensus and mediating compromises when necessary.
• Active accredited project management certification. (ex. PMP, PgMP, PfMP, PMI-ACP, or Agile)

Expected Work Location (In Office): It is expected that you will primarily perform work at the Wendy's Restaurant Support Center (RSC) (1 Dave Thomas Blvd, Dublin, OH 43017), or at other location(s) as designated by the Company. You are required to work in the office at least 4 days a week. Changes to work location arrangements are subject to managerial approval and business needs. #LI-Onsite

Wendy's was built on the premise, "Quality is our Recipe," which remains the guidepost of the Wendy's system. Today, Wendy's and its franchisees employ hundreds of thousands of people across more than 7,000 restaurants worldwide with a vision of becoming the world's most thriving and beloved restaurant brand.

The base pay range for this position is listed below. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and budget for the open position and also may vary depending on the candidate's job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other relevant factors. This range does not include an estimated value for any benefits, bonus, or other incentives that may be applicable based on position. The target annual bonus for this role is 25% of annualized base salary, based on actual company and personal performance.

Our square burgers make us different and so do our benefits! Our restaurant support roles are eligible for a wide array of benefits, including things such as parental leave, free EAP sessions, company 401k match and other great offerings. For more details about our benefits, including an overview of eligibility and terms for certain benefits, please visit our benefits website, www.wendysbenefits.com.

NOTE: Wendy's benefits, bonus, and other incentives are governed by the applicable legal plans and policies and, where appropriate, may be subject to Board approval an individual award agreement terms. Those documents supersede all other information regarding Wendy's benefits, bonus, and other incentives. Wendy's retains the right to amend or terminate its plans and policies at its sole discretion, in accordance with applicable plans, policies and laws.

Pay Range: $142,000 - $256,000 Annually