Manager Project Portfolio Mgmt. and PMO

Key accountabilities: Oversight:

Support the delivery of the on-going Digital Transformation program (with SAP S/4 as its digital core)

Review existing governance framework, contribute to improvements are required

Monitor program progress, identify risks, and prepare updates for exec stakeholders Value Realization & Change Management:

Engage with stakeholders to understand requirements and expectations.

Identify, define, and document opportunities for value creation, support the creation of business cases, and define approach for value tracking incl. metrics.

Track value realization and define actions to improve change adoption. PMO Management:

Lead and support the PMO team to ensure project delivery excellence.

Establish and uphold project management standards and best practices.

Develop governance frameworks to ensure compliance with organizational policies.

Present regular reports to senior management on program/ portfolio status and metrics. Portfolio Management:

Detail the portfolio management approach for Digital & IT based on the overall framework and tools for project portfolio management for the Group.

Implement portfolio governance standards and project selection criteria.

Collaborate with senior leaders to ensure portfolio alignment with strategic goals.

Identify and mitigate risks within the Digital & IT portfolio. Experience: 12+ years of experience in relevant roles (project or program manager, head of PMO) Proven experience in the successful delivery of large and complex transformation projects Ideally experience in end-to-end delivery of programs covering multiple projects Experience in implementing demand management, project portfolio management and development of Digital & IT strategies Background in management or technology consulting is welcome Education: Bachelor’s degree in IT, Informatics, other STEM disciplines, or Business Master’s degree is a plus Key skills: Excellent knowledge of Project Management best practices , PMP certification is a plus. Ability to structure complex initiatives and to link deliverables to business outcomes Excellent presentation, verbal, and communication skills Solid knowledge of IT service management frameworks, ITIL certification is a plus. Good knowledge of SAP ERP and other enterprise applications Behavioral: Strategic Thinking Analytical Thinking Problem Solving Lateral leadership and collaboration Functional Competences: Program and Project Governance Performance Metrics and Reporting Stakeholder Engagement Communication and Change Management Technology Proficiency Portfolio Management

Risk Management