Assistant Vice President, IT

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