IT Leadership Development Program

   We are excited to announce that our very successful Leadership Development Program is launching Cohort 9! The Pittsburgh IT Leadership Development Program provides an in-depth learning journey for a cohort of mid-level IT leaders.  

Leadership Development for the Digital Age Led by current and former IT executives, The Pittsburgh ITLDP is delivered in a highly interactive, in-person format, giving participants new skills and action plans for success. Though a proven combination of workshops, networking, and mentoring, the program does more than build the next generation of IT leaders; it creates a powerful IT community. Participants will graduate IT LDP equipped to:  

Identify and build proficiency in critical growth areas, based  on IT Skill Builder self-assessment data  Demonstrate essential leadership competencies, including  delegating, decision-making, inspiring others, collaboration,  and emotional intelligence while applying governance  principles and risk mitigation strategies   Build trusted relationships through strengthened influencing  and communication skills  Promote the value of themselves, their team, and their work  to internal and external stakeholders  Step up with confidence to their next leadership role in the  organization 

Those who are in individual contributors, manager, or senior manager roles that are looking to take the next step in their career development. While Director levels or higher may be considered, these should only be those that are newly promoted and have not participated in previous leadership development opportunities. We also recommend selecting individuals not currently involved in similar training programs to avoid overlap. Through a combination of formal workshops, peer discussions, networking events, and 1:1 mentoring, the program does more than build the next generation of leaders - it creates a powerful IT leadership community in Pittsburgh. Once again, we will be partnering with Ouellette and Associates to conduct the training. Attached is a program overview.

We have heard your feedback and have made several additional improvements to the program, such as:

•  A new Leading Change Workshop empowers Tech Leaders to navigate change with empathy and confidence using newly learned language and behaviors. From AI disruption to shifting team dynamics, leaders will gain the tools to lead through uncertainty with clarity and purpose. Change isn't new. The conditions around it are 
• Our Leading in a Technology Organization session now includes a new module on accountability, replacing the previous E,D&I content.
• The Executive Presence and Emotional Intelligence segments have been expanded.
• We’re thrilled to have Monica Videla, former CIO and transformational executive coach, facilitating the Marketing in a Technology Organization session—her insights and delivery bring immense value.
• Back for another great year, our financial acumen, with an expanded session on IT contract management, hosted by the SVP,CIO of Dollar Bank, Bill Fortwangler

Enroll your mid-level IT leaders to take advantage of this extraordinary opportunity ASAP!

Cohort 9 is now open for registration with the kick-off planned for October 28, 2026.

COST: $4200/student

TIMELINE: 7 months with a May 2026 graduation

FORMAT: virtual kickoff / in-person workshops, networking events, and graduation

· To register, complete either the Start the Nomination form if you are wanting to enroll a direct report/team member or the Enrollment Application if you are a prospective participant.    

If you have any questions, please contact:

Jill Lundy

Director of Leadership Development Programs

Ouellette & Associates Consulting, Inc.

  908.399.6790 

jlundy@ouellette-online.com

OR

Matt Siconolfi

Greater PGH CIO & CISO Chair

msiconolfi@ivision.com