Project Portfolio Manager

We are looking for someone who :

• Strong academics, including degree level education and likely Big 4 background with 3-4 years PQE
• Proven experience in project management methodologies and best practices. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to evaluate project performance and identify areas for improvement. 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Expertise in portfolio management tools and software. 
• Understanding of financial analysis and budgeting principles to assess project viability. 
• Leadership abilities to guide project teams and manage complex portfolio initiatives.
• Experience of working in a multi-cultural and multi-location environment with an ability to work independently and prioritise workload as part of a geographically dispersed team.
• Enthusiastic and ability to take initiative and provide direction to others.
• Organised self-starter, with drive and ambition to quickly make an impact within an evolving business.
• Strong project management skills with an attention to detail.
• Relevant sector experience would serve an advantage, such as Gaming background, digital, retail or e-Commerce.
• Fluent in English with exceptional writing capabilities.
• Excellent communicator and good team and leadership skills, with ability to build close relationships with colleagues and key stakeholders.
• Listed experience or within a high-growth business a benefit but not essential.
• Provide support to colleagues at all levels including training where necessary.

What you'll be doing:

Primary:

• Strategic Alignment:
  • Evaluate and select projects that align with the organizations and departments strategic vision and priorities. 
  • Analyse project proposals to assess their potential impact and alignment with business and departmental goals. 
  • Regularly communicate portfolio status and performance to key stakeholders, including senior management. 

• Resource Management:
  • Optimize resource allocation across projects within the portfolio to maximize efficiency and effectiveness. 
  • Identify resource constraints and proactively address potential bottlenecks. 
  • Collaborate with project managers to ensure efficient resource utilization. 

• Performance Monitoring:
  • Track key performance indicators (KPIs) of each project within the portfolio. 
  • Regularly assess project progress and identify areas for improvement. 
  • Generate reports to provide visibility into portfolio health and potential risks. 

• Risk Management:
  • Identify, assess, and mitigate potential risks across the project portfolio. 
  • Develop contingency plans to address potential issues and minimize impact. 
  • Monitor risk levels and escalate critical issues as needed. 

• Project Prioritization:
  • Utilize established criteria to prioritize projects based on business value, urgency, and resource availability. 
  • Facilitate decision-making processes to select projects for execution and potentially de-prioritize or cancel others. 

• Stakeholder Management:
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across different departments. 
  • Communicate effectively to ensure alignment on portfolio goals and expectations. 
  • Address concerns and manage stakeholder expectations throughout the project lifecycle. 

Secondary: (on an as needs basis)

• Project Manager:

Oversee Business process reengineering and digital transformation projects, ensuring they stay on track with timelines, budget, and scope. 

• Business Analyst:

Analyse existing business processes, identify pain points, and define requirements for needful Transformation. 

• Change Manager:

Facilitate organizational change by communicating the transformation vision, training employees, and managing resistance. 

• • Assist with ad-hoc projects and tasks (on an as needs basis)

Other considerations:

• Primarily Brazil (Sao Paulo) based/hybrid role with some travel required to other key locations/offices. (E.g.: Croatia, Gibraltar, Malta, Romania, Belgium, UK)
• Travel may be required in the early stages of projects scoping, during project kick-off, training, and hyper care to other locations of 2-3 days per week on a fortnightly basis.
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