Senior Specialist: Technology Portfolio Governance at BCX

Core Description


Oversees the BTE technology investment portfolio, ensuring alignment with strategy, budgets, and risk appetite. The role governs prioritisation, performance, and value realisation while enabling evidence-based decision making and supporting executive governance across technology initiatives.


Key Deliverables / Primary Functions

Core Functional Skills & Capabilities


Performance Analytics & Governance
Technology Strategy & Governance
Risk Management
Financial Governance
Technology Portfolio Management


Core Behavioural Competencies


Job Match
Delivering Results & Meeting customer expectations
Creating & Innovating
Entrepreneurial & Commercial thinking
Formulating Strategies & Concepts
Leading and supervising


Minimum Qualifications


Three-year degree (NQF 7) in Information Technology, Engineering, Business, Finance, Strategy, or related field
Honour's or postgraduate degree preferred


Additional Education -Preferred /Advantage


Additional governance, portfolio, strategy, or performance-related qualifications advantageous


Experience


Seven (7) to (9) years' experience in technology portfolio management, IT governance, strategy execution, PMO leadership, performance management, or enterprise technology oversight.
Experience managing complex technology portfolios across infrastructure, applications, platforms, cloud, data, and transformation programmes.
Strong background in enterprise-level governance, financial planning, risk management, and executive reporting.
Experience working with architecture, operations, finance, commercial, and business units to drive prioritisation and alignment.


Certifications


Financial governance or enterprise architecture certifications add value
COBIT, ITIL, PMP, PgMP, or portfolio governance certifications advantageous


Professional Memberships in Relevant Industry

Level of Engagement & Span of Control


Level of engagement - Engagement will all levels within the organisation, internal and external to the business.
Span of control - 0


Special Requirements / Employment Condition


Valid Drivers license
Willing to travel


Workplace / Physical Requirements


Hybrid Remote Worker
Non-Billable