Project Portfolio Manager

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Senior Project Coordinator

This role is a critical part of our organization, and we are seeking an experienced Senior Project Coordinator to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management and be able to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.

  • We offer a dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth and development. Our team is passionate about delivering high-quality results and making a positive impact on our clients.
  • Lead and mature our Category Management Project portfolio function - ensuring that portfolio of 50+ initiatives is selected, prioritized, executed, and monitored in a way that delivers measurable business value, supports the Category management strategy, and aligns with our broader business objectives.
  • Collaborate closely with the Transformation Management Office (TMO) to adhere to established project documentation and framework standards.
  • Responsibilities:
  • Ensure the Category management portfolio is managed in accordance with TMO's PPM framework, stage - gates, and facilitate governance forums.
  • Align project selection and prioritization with Category management strategy, OKRs, and commercial goals.
  • Provide advisory recommendations on project approval, continuation, or termination.
  • Methodology & Standards:
  • Implement approved project management methodology within the Category management team.
  • Adhere to TMO-defined artefact standards (business case, status report, benefits-realization plan, post-implementation review).
  • Continuous Improvement: drive and support enhancements based on lessons learned, and contribute to overall standards improvement in collaboration with TMO.
  • Continuous refinement of project management methods and their effective application to CatMan initiatives.
  • As a SMART task, participate in defining requirements for a unified PPM IT solution and support its implementation within CatMan.
  • Portfolio Execution:
  • Ensure timely delivery of strategic Category management projects, managed by the team.
  • Change Request Management: ensure critical project parameters, such as scope, budget, and schedule, are under control, with change request controls in place.
  • Reporting & Analytics:
  • Publish monthly portfolio progress reports and dashboards, highlighting financials, schedule, risk, and benefits realization.
  • Track Category Management KPIs and produce quarterly strategy-execution reports (QPRs).
  • Benefits Management & Financial Control:
  • Collaborate with the finance department to support the financial assessment process, track and confirm incremental project metrics; develop post-implementation assessment procedures in accordance with company standards.
  • Top-level control of CAPEX/OPEX and forecasting of budget deviations.
  • People Leadership & Community Enablement:
  • Act as a change driver, partnering with Category Management leaders to build and enhance project management practices.
  • Implement and promote project methodologies, ensuring adoption across the department.
  • Enforce TMO project standards, ensuring consistency and quality in project delivery.
  • Provide support to Project managers.
  • Stakeholder Engagement:
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to the Category Management executive team, project sponsors, and stakeholders across all company organizational units on matters related to Category management Project portfolio.
  • Facilitate steering-committee and executive-level decision-making with clear, data-driven insights.
  • Job Requirements:
  • Proven experience as a Project Manager, with a minimum of 8-9 years of commercial project management experience.
  • Proven track record of successfully managing complex projects.
  • Strong experience in project planning, stakeholder management, and risk analysis.
  • Excellent communication skills, including high-level fluent English, with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders and team members.
  • Nice to Have:
  • Experience in working with Agile methodologies and product development best practices will be a plus.
  • Project management certifications such as PMP or PRINCE2 will be a plus.
  • Knowledge of the Automotive industry is also a plus.
  • Experience with Jira, Confluence, and collaborative tools.
  • What We Offer:
  • Competitive salaries based on your professional experience.
  • Fast-growing international company with stable employment.
  • Annual vacation and 1 additional day off on your birthday.
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