Jobid=39fcbaf788f8 (0.0565)
Advantages of this vacancy
- Leading and developing a team of project managers while improving project delivery processes
- Work in dynamic and technically challenging environment
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
Introduction
Within ETC we have the Onefuture program to support our ramp-up. This ramp-up cannot be successful without proper IT adaptability. IT has to deliver IT projects on time, within budget and with agreed scope. To improve our capability to deliver as requested we raise the position of an IT project portfolio manager. Responsible to establish an IT project portfolio that will deliver the maximum value to ETC’s business strategy while improving IT project governance processes. The IT Project Portfolio Manager will be part of the IT Leadership Team and will report into the IT Director.
Key responsibilities:
- Responsible for IT’s Project Portfolio: Able to work together with internal stakeholders on the Business Value and Complexity&Risk for projects, act as a peer for senior business management to ensure that the IT project portfolio delivers the maximum value to ETC’s business strategy. Aligns and prepares decision making for project portfolio governance meetings (PPC) and responsible for follow up.
- Improve project delivery: Support, stimulate and coach IT project managers / IT Leads in change management activities and understands the most important challenges for each project, responsible to improve the reliability of project delivery. Facilitate retrospectives of projects, makes sure improvement actions are implemented as well as the celebration of success at the end of projects. Maintain a proper set of project KPIs and report on these.
- Implement and improve project (governance / management) processes: Responsible that the project governance process and project methodology is understood, implemented and continuously being improved, including usage of tools. Fosters one way of working throughout the IT project portfolio. Improvements will lead towards a quarterly heartbeat.
- Initiates and manages escalations: When applicable initiates / manages (strategic complex) projects to guarantee delivery or get involved in case of escalations.
- Team manager for the project managers: All (4) projectmanagers will directly report to you. Responsible for HR and performance management.
Your profile
- Master or Bachelor degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field.
- IPMA A/B, Portfolio Management courses
- 8+ years of experience in IT and in managing complex IT Projects and/or programs out of which 5+ years relevant experience in Project portfolio management or program management.
- 5+ years of experience with (IT) project methodologies such as Prince2, IPMA, PMBOK and/or SAFe framework.
- Demonstrable track record of successfully managing IT project portfolio’s and/or IT programs.
- Experienced member of IT steering Committees.
Required skills:
- Communication and influencing skills. Professional reporting and presentation skills. Excellent communicator at all levels (able to adjust communication style based on audience).
- Organiser and planner. A keen planner, strategist and implementer of projects.
- Result oriented. Achieve results in an environment that is in transition to become organized globally while delivering IT services locally per site. Demonstrated success in a dynamic environment of business transformation and change.
- Relationship building. Excellent stakeholder management and relationship building skills.
- Experienced with manufacturing environment.
- Coaching. Support IT Project managers / IT Leads in organizing and the delivery of their projects.
- Proactive and aimed at continuous improvement. Experience with quality improvement & operational excellence.
- Agile mindset. Close alignment with stakeholders, incremental approach.
- Keen to work in an international environment and willing to travel.
- Lead by example.
- Excellent in cost/budget control
- Either a German or Dutch native speaker, with fluent verbal and written English communication.
How we help you grow
Besides the fact that our organization is growing strongly, we think it is important that you continue to develop. Not only in terms of content, but also in terms of personal development. After all: if you grow, we grow with you!
How you help the world grow
Working at ETC means working in a cool high-tech organization. Do you want to work for a company that contributes to clean energy solutions? Do you want to play a crucial role in reducing CO2 emissions? Then we look forward to receive your application!
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