AISB 1094 - IT Project Portfolio Manager (Senior)

Context

A public sector organisation is undergoing a large-scale digital transformation. A Digital PMO team structures and steers the IT project portfolio, covering both specific and cross-functional projects. The team ensures strategic alignment and sound resource management, and develops PMO practices by digitalising processes.

The role strengthens this team.

Key responsibilities

• Align the project portfolio with the organisation's strategy
• Ensure projects progress in line with defined processes
• Synchronise projects and manage dependencies
• Allocate resources to projects, in collaboration with project managers and stakeholders
• Ensure the required skills and capacity remain available throughout each project
• Support project managers throughout the project lifecycle
• Onboard new project managers with support (toolbox), guidance and training
• Help the organisation understand projects and their stakes

Reporting and communication

• Monitor project reporting and deliver regular reports to internal and external stakeholders
• Facilitate communication between teams on objectives, deadlines and key issues
• Issue recommendations to ensure successful project delivery

Risk management and continuous improvement

• Identify portfolio risks and implement mitigation measures
• Identify project management processes and practices that can be improved
• Develop methodologies, processes and tools within a continuous improvement approach

Profile

Background and experience

• Over 6 years of professional experience (senior profile)
• Experience in project management, ideally in a technical or IT environment

Technical skills (senior level required)

• Portfolio and programme management: dashboards, dependency management, capacity planning, resource allocation
• Project management methods and techniques
• IT project management based on Agile / Scrum practices
• Design, development and maintenance of steering dashboards in Power BI
• Understanding of application and technical concepts, to work effectively with development teams
• Leadership and sound decision‑making, including in situations requiring quick resolution
• Ability to bring together all stakeholders in an IT project: assertiveness, active listening, conflict management
• Meeting facilitation and group leadership
• Continuous improvement mindset and commitment to collective intelligence within multidisciplinary teams
• Teaching ability, service orientation, adaptability, flexibility, creativity and a collaborative approach

Languages

• French

Location and terms

• Long-term assignment, renewable for up to 3 years