Job Description

Company Overview: 

Company that drives change and delivers effective solutions across its organization. In this dynamic environment, there is a clear need for strong portfolio management capabilities to successfully organize and oversee a diverse range of programs that align with our strategic objectives. We are currently searching for a Portfolio and Program Manager to join our team and lead the coordination of new initiatives and programs across the company. Our ideal candidate will possess a strong talent for portfolio management and effective communication with various stakeholders, ensuring a cohesive approach to achieving organizational goals.

Objectives of this Role:

• Develop, implement, and maintain a portfolio of initiatives that align with our organizational objectives and strategic vision.
• Assume complete ownership of the assigned portfolio, with a comprehensive understanding of its components, objectives, timelines, and stakeholder requirements.
• Organize and maintain consistent governance across all identified stakeholder groups to ensure effective oversight of portfolio activities.
• Ensure portfolio goals are met in alignment with the priorities and methodologies established for our team.
• Support our internal PM organization and collaborate with other team members to enhance portfolio performance.

Scope of Work Includes, but is Not Limited to:

• Daily contact with key individuals to ensure consistent alignment and delivery of portfolio initiatives.
• A proactive and reactive approach to problem solving within the portfolio context.
• Organizing and leading recurrent meetings (weekly, monthly, quarterly etc.) to review portfolio performance, as well as ad hoc discussions as needed.
• Leading steering committee meetings to drive portfolio direction, provide updates, and address any issues or concerns.
• Establishing portfolio tollgates and timelines to track progress effectively.
• Developing and maintaining portfolio documentation, including overviews, communication plans, and performance metrics.
• Proactively monitoring and tracking the portfolio's progress, ensuring adherence to timelines and resource allocations.
• Facilitating effective communication and ensuring collaboration across teams and stakeholders to optimize portfolio outcomes.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of Portfolio Management experience or relevant experience in managing a suite of projects or programs.
• Technical knowledge and proficiency in portfolio management methodologies.
• Technical knowledge and proficiency in project management methodologies is a plus
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with diverse stakeholder groups.
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities within a portfolio context.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to handle multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Proficiency in project management tools, such as Jira, Confluence, or MS Project.

What we offer: 

• Exciting work in a great team, global projects, international environment 
• Opportunity to learn and grow professionally within the company globally 
• Hybrid working model, flexible role pattern (e.g., even 80% full-time is possible in justified cases) 
• Pension and health insurance contributions 
• Internal reward system plus referral programme 
• 5 weeks annual leave, 5 sick days, 15 days of certified sick leave paid above statutory requirements annually, 40 paid hours annually for volunteering activities, 12 weeks of parental contribution 
• Cafeteria for tax free benefits according to your choice (meal vouchers, Lítačka, sport, culture, health, travel, etc.), Multisport Card 
• Vodafone, Raiffeisen Bank, Foodora, and Mall.cz discount programmes 
• Up-to-date laptop and iPhone 
• Parking in the garage, showers, refreshments, massage chairs, library, music corner 
• Competitive salary, incentive pay, and many more 

 

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Employee Status:

Regular

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Job Posting End Date:

03/30/2025

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