Information Technology Program Manager

AFTAB BUTT

Scottsdale, AZ 612-***-**** *******@*******.*** https://www.linkedin.com/in/aftab-butt/

SENIOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PORTFOLIO MANAGER SENIOR PROGRAM MANAGER GLOBAL IT LEADER

“Excellence in Global IT Leadership through Innovation, Strategy & High-Performing Teams”

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Innovative Global Senior Information Technology Leader with extensive experience delivering highly visible, concurrent enterprise projects in dynamic Agile / Waterfall environments. Results-driven technology professional with a proven track record of leading and contributing to cross-functional projects across software development, systems integration, and cloud infrastructure. Experienced in managing full project lifecycles from planning and execution to delivery and optimization. Portfolio highlights include enterprise application rollouts, API integrations, data migration initiatives, and cloud modernization projects. Adept at aligning technical solutions with business objectives, fostering collaboration between stakeholders, and delivering scalable, high-impact results on time and within budget.

RELEVANT SKILLS:

Strategic Planning & Execution

Global Leadership

Budgeting Forecasting

Change Control Management

Enterprise IT Solutions

Program & Project Management

Vendor Negotiations Contract Management

Information Technology Security

Team Development Coaching Mentoring

Cross Functional Team Leadership

Global Vendor Sourcing

Risk Management Mitigation

Scope Management

Security Program Management

SPECIALTIES: Agile, Cloud Infrastructure, Kanban, Jira Knowledge, Agile, Waterfall, SDLC

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Northern Trust Bank, Tempe, AZ

Program Project Management Consultant March 2024 -

Clients’ most trusted financial partner, delivering market-leading capabilities through exceptional people and Technology.

Led and executed large-scale, cross-functional IT programs aligned with strategic business objectives, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and quality outcomes.

Directed full lifecycle program management across development, production, fulfillment, and sustainment activities for a diverse portfolio of complex, high-impact programs.

Managed multiple concurrent initiatives, balancing priorities and resource allocation while maintaining strong alignment with enterprise goals and value delivery.

Oversaw technical and architectural strategies in partnership with Enterprise Architecture to ensure scalable, sustainable solutions.

Developed and implemented scalable governance structures, operating cadences, and delivery standards aligned to business objectives and stakeholder needs.

Drove data-driven decision-making through implementation of advanced program analytics using tools such as Power BI.

Supported federated PMOs in adopting enterprise-wide project and portfolio management standards.

Oversaw third-party lifecycle management, ensuring quality execution and compliance across all phases. Led cross-functional planning and execution, translating business needs into actionable project roadmaps understood by both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Maintained a balanced, cross-functional approach to improve operational efficiency, effectiveness, and business alignment.

Proactively identified and mitigated program risks and dependencies, enabling seamless program execution and resolution of technical and operational challenges.

Fostered a culture of accountability and high performance across geographically distributed teams by promoting collaboration, engagement, and continuous improvement.

Securian Financial, Saint Paul, MN

Program Manager, Enterprise Security and Technology July 2022 – March 2024

Securian’s core values of trust, strength, integrity, quality, respect, and community are central to who we are and helping our customers build secure tomorrow.

Delivering multi-phase, multi-year implementation of global ERP cloud deployment with S/4HANA Cloud, SAP Analytics Cloud, SAP Ariba, SAP Concur, and AWS. Engaging closely with staekholder leaders and C-suite to message key issues/risks, resolve blockers, and provide visibility.

Analyze customer objectives, needs, and existing infrastructure and apply SAP principles, concepts and best practices in developing solutions and processes. Responsible for development of business blueprint document for OTC processes.

Partnered cross-functionally with Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, Contracts, and Business Development to ensure alignment across program planning and delivery.

Built and led a high-performing PMO team responsible for execution oversight, governance, and process excellence across enterprise-wide initiatives.

Partnered on change-focused initiatives to adopt enterprise-wide tools, including Smartsheet, Zoom, and Teams. Developed leading practice tools and templates to be used across the enterprise.

Ensure the communication are transparent with clients on Project Scope, Timelines, Budgets, Integrations, Change Management, Teams, and Risk Management.

Deep experience in technical planning, implementation, configuration, and integration of SAP solutions

Automatic Data Processing (ADP), Tempe, AZ

Program Manager, Global Enterprise Solution (GES) July 2021 – July 2022

To provide insightful solutions that simply work and drive value and success for clients by allowing them to focus on their business.

Responsible for complex and strategically aligned programs within Global Enterprise Solutions. Serving as the primary interface with clients, vendors, corporate IT, and division and regional leadership. Overseeing multiple projects specific to implementing ADP outsourcing services and change management for new clients.

Tyler Technologies, Phoenix, AZ

Senior Project Manager June - October 2020

Connect communities with integrated software and technology end-to-end solution services to the public sector that connects data, people, and processes across departments and geographic boundaries.

Hire to manage the implementation of Tyler software projects for new and existing accounts, from the contract signing through formal transition to the support department on time and within budget.

Prioritized and met business requirements utilizing complete life cycle methodology, guided international software development team in support of internal departments.

WELLS FARGO, Phoenix, AZ

Senior Project Manager July – Nov 2019

Satisfy customers’ financial needs and help them succeed financially.

Led and managed a large Detailed Security Assessment initiative project identifying security risk to IBM iSeries systems and application data by completing a comprehensive review.

Created and managed the design and process document with a team of senior architect and system engineers to review security controls, findings, recommendations and implement appropriate security controls on-going compliance deployment on Messaging Queuing (MQ) and restricted data contained in Integrated file system (IFS) directories on iSeries platform.

Designed and developed project plans using Microsoft Project to manage tasks and allocate resources.

Provide weekly report with project status updates to all stakeholders and clients on project status, risks and critical updates.

THOMSON REUTERS, Eagan, MN

Senior Portfolio Manager Program Manager July 2015 – Nov 2018

Leading source of intelligence information for global businesses with 45,000+ employees. Expertise in innovative technology that delivers critical information to leading decision makers in the Financial and Risk, Legal, Tax and Accounting, Intellectual Property and Science and Media markets.

Managed multiple, highly visible Infrastructure Enterprise Programs with capital budgets of $8M+.

Successfully led $2.5M Enterprise Content Platform (ECP) Program to keep key partners aligned with growth and operational efficiencies of the business while upgrading to new technology.

Led $2M Technology Contact Center Upgrade program across eight Data Centers. Upgraded Call Center from 8.5 to 10x. Challenges included a change in vendors and modification of initial design. Modified approved designs, transitioned resources, and adjusted financial impacts. Met with sponsors bi-weekly to update financials and program status.

Managed large Office 365 Enterprise level implementation project with Implementation plan, dependencies, resources, managing project timelines and escalation support for all Office 365 / Messaging /Active Directory / SharePoint & Mobility issues including Project lead.

Developed trusted relationships with key technology and functional leaders & stakeholders to drive focus on strategic program objectives and optimize program delivery. Supported and held resources accountable for program responsibilities.

Worked directly with Information Security Risk Management (ISRM) subject matter experts (SMEs) to clearly define the business drivers, project objectives, solution design and business risk-driven delivery approach to implement IT security standards/policies/procedures guidelines.

Assessed and presented Business Portfolio quarterly pipeline review with business PMOs and their leadership. Established priorities and negotiated future release timelines.

Defined technology work streams for each integration project. Facilitated communication and integration deliverables between executive stakeholders and project teams, Asset Management, Vendor Management, Finance, and IT Security.

Sr. Project Manager Consultant (through Osborne Consulting) March 2012 – July 2015

Managed highly visible, multi-year Data Center Migration Program by moving 6K logical servers and 3K physical servers from Eagan, MN to Elk River, MN. Managed Architects, System, and Network teams to ensure program delivered on-time by compiling reports and communicating status to leadership.

Spearheaded multiple projects, building stage and development environments for business clients. Developed and managed budgets, mentored staff, and interfaced with business clients and leaders to ensure satisfaction and uncover efficiencies during project cycle. Exceeded project milestones and delivery dates.

Mentored Associate and Project Management Interns.

UNITEDHEALTH GROUP, Minneapolis, MN,

Senior Project Manager Feb 2010 – March 2012

Largest Healthcare company in the world serving 120M+ individuals globally. Annual Revenues of $200B+.

Managed multiple IT infrastructure strategic projects with project values of 750K to $3M.

Managed resources negotiated timelines and deliverables, and build test/stage environments to upgrade to new $1.2M Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software.

Developed $1.5M Payment Card Industry (PCI) Program to ensure client workstations were compliant and meet PCI DSS (Requirements and Security Assessment Procedures) standards.

Presided over weekly leadership IT infrastructure budget reviews. Facilitated reviews and participated in analysis to ensure business budgets met requirements. Built credibility, established rapport, and maintained communication with stakeholders at multiple levels, including those external to the organization.

Senior Security Engineer June 2008 – Feb 2010

Designed strategy for the Data Containment Project risk analysis, vulnerability, and regulatory compliance assessments with a focus on HIPAA Privacy and Security rules.

Built consensus with Information Risk Management team to meet aggressive deadlines, developed remediation strategies in response to assessment results, and thereby decreased by 80% the non-complaint FTP connections.

Consulted with business units and facilitated security requirements including audits, risk assessments, and firewall policies.

EDUCATION

METROPOLITAN STATE UNIVERSITY, Minneapolis, MN – Bachelor of Science Degree - Business Marketing

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

PROJECT MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE: Project Management Professional Certification– (December 2025)

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