The AVP – IT Governance Program Strategy is a senior leadership role responsible for developing, managing, and maturing governance across IT Strategy, PMO, Enterprise Data Engineering (EDE), Technology Risk Management, and IT Governance The role contributes significantly to shaping IT governance standards, strategic direction, execution discipline, and enterprise alignment. AVP will oversee cross-functional programs, establish performance metrics, ensure delivery excellence, and drive best practices across the Global Product & Solutions (GPS) and broader IT organization. This position provides strategic, technical, and people leadership, while partnering with senior executives across Technology.
Principal Responsibilities
Identify, Measure & Analyze KPIs for GPS & IT Strategy - 10%
Manage the Enterprise Data Engineering (EDE) Team - 10%
Lead IT Strategy, Risk Management, PMO & IT Governance - 45%
Provide Leadership on Key Strategic Initiatives - 20%
People Leadership & Management of Direct Reports - 15%
Education
Required: Bachelor's; Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Software Engineering OR Math, Finance, Other
Preferred: Master's/Advanced; Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Software Engineering
Language
Required: Fluent in English
Experience
Overall Exp Required: 15 yrs - 25 yrs
Relevant Experience : 10 Yrs
Preferred: Experience working for a publicly traded company in a similar role. Good interpersonal skills..
What We Offer
We understand the important balance between work and life, fun and professionalism, and corporation verse community. We strive to support your career aspirations and provide the benefits you need to live a more fulfilling life.
Our compensation and benefits programs were created with an 'Employee-First Approach' focused on supporting, developing, and recognizing YOU. We offer a wide array of wellness and mental health initiatives, support volunteerism, and environmental efforts, encourage employee education through leadership training, skill-building, and tuition reimbursements, and always strive to provide promotion opportunities from within.
All these things are just a small way to show our employees that we recognize their value, we understand what is important to them, and we reward their contributions.
About Us
Headquartered in the United States, Encore Capital Group (Encore) is a publicly traded international specialty finance company operating in various countries around the globe. Through our businesses - such as Midland Credit Management and Cabot Credit Management - we help consumers to restore their financial health as we further our Mission of creating pathways to economic freedom. Our commitment to building a positive workplace culture and a best-in-class employee experience have earned us accolades including Great Place to Work® certifications in many geographies where we operate. If you have a passion for helping others and thrive at a company that values innovation, inclusion and excellence, then Encore Capital Group is the right place for you.
Encore Capital Group and all of its subsidiaries are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment where everyone feels they belong. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status, or any other status protected under applicable law. If you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment, please contact careers.india@mcmcg.com
Established in 1953, Midland Credit Management, Inc. (MCM), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Encore Capital Group, Inc., is a specialty finance company providing debt recovery solutions for consumers across a broad range of assets. We purchase portfolios of defaulted consumer receivables and manage them by partnering with our consumers as they repay their obligations and work toward financial recovery.
MCM is the market leader in portfolio purchasing and recovery in the United States. We lead the industry with consumer-centric practices that drive results.
In 2011, we introduced the industry’s first Consumer Bill of Rights codifying our commitment to working with our consumers through mutual engagement, understanding, collaboration and respect. Ultimately, we help our consumers recover from financial difficulty and turn towards a path of economic empowerment.
With over 4,000 employees worldwide, MCM is headquartered in San Diego, California, and maintains domestic and international operations across the United States, Costa Rica, and India.
OUR MISSION -
Creating pathways to economic freedom
OUR VISION -
We help make credit accessible by partnering with consumers to restore their financial health
OUR VALUES -
We care: We put people first and engage with honesty, empathy, and respect
We find a better way: We deliver our best in everything we do, find ways to make a positive difference, and achieve impactful results
We are inclusive and collaborative: We embrace our differences and work together to ensure every individual can thrive
