Bettina Stone
Director, Program & Portfolio Management | Project Delivery | IT Business Management | Financial Analyst | Budgeting, Forecasting & Resource Strategy | Excel & Power BI | Driving Data-Backed Decisions
- Role
- VP, Director IT Business Management (through March 2026) at Jenius Bank
- Location
- Durham, NC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Bettina Stone
Program & Portfolio Management leader with deep experience in banking and IT Business Management. I build structure in complex environments, scale technology organizations, and drive financial discipline across multimillion‑dollar portfolios.I’ve managed $70M+ technology investments,$20M contractor budgets, and supported workforce planning for 200+ resources, partnering with CIOs to improve visibility, governance, and data‑driven decision‑making.Skilled in budgeting, forecasting, vendor management, financial reporting, and performance analytics using Excel and Power BI. Known for turning ambiguity into clarity, aligning teams, and delivering measurable results.I’m also expanding my focus toward Financial Analyst opportunities, combining program leadership with financial analysis, modeling, and business intelligence to support smarter decisions and stronger business outcomes.Career Highlights • Built and scaled two digital banks • Managed a $70M+ technology investment portfolio • Directed a $20M contractor budget • Designed operating models for Third-Party Business Management and Release Management • Developed Power BI dashboards that increased reporting efficiency by 20% • Led cross-functional alignmentCore Strengths & Focus Areas • IT Business Management (ITBM) and CIO advisory • Program, Portfolio, financial, and investment governance • Workforce and capacity planning • Executive operating cadence and communications • OKRs, KPIs, dashboards, and data-driven insights • Demand, risk, and compliance management • Vendor strategy, contract negotiation, and service performance • Third-Party Business ManagementKnown for establishing executive operating cadence and translating complex initiatives into clear, actionable guidance for senior leadership.
Experience
VP, Director IT Business Management (through March 2026)
Nov 2024 — Present
Integrated portfolio delivery, workforce planning, and financial governance into operating cadence. Partnered with Procurement and Vendor Management to provide Third Party Business Management focusing on managing relationships and operations involving vendors, suppliers or partners. Developed and implemented a comprehensive financial forecasting model for technology, ensuring cost oversight, budget adherence, and strategic vendor spend management, Built executive dashboards providing transparency into portfolio health, capacity, and investment performance. Provided strategic support to CIO and Technology Leaders, documenting 2025 goals and establishing reporting routines.
Education
University of New Brunswick
Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering
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