W360 - Senior Is/It Product Project Portfolio Specialist Milano

W360 - Senior Is/It Product Project Portfolio Specialist
Milano
Lombardia, Milano

• Nestlé welcomes people with disabilities• IS/IT – Workforce 360 Product Project Portfolio Team reporting to Product Stream Operations Manager• Permanent contract• Full-time work, virtual working available in a global environment• Master or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Sciences or Engineering, Information Systems, business administration or related fields• 5+ years' experience in three or more IT solution disciplines along with a background in Portfolio Management, Finance & Budgeting• Work Language: Fluent Business EnglishPosition SummaryAre you passionate about managing a Global IT portfolio in a challenging business environment?

This position will work with a diverse set of Product Groups globally and provide oversight and transparency to the portfolio of investments that supports planning, decision-making and execution required to deliver on strategic objectives.

This role will be responsible to ensure all initiatives have an approved budget, defined benefits and consistent portfolio financial elements.

You will ensure adoption of portfolio framework across various Product Groups ensuring alignment across multiple global teams.

You will ensure as well consistency and optimization of Application Portfolio, closely collaborating with Product and Application Managers. A Day in the Life of a Senior IT Product Project Portfolio SpecialistEngage with key stakeholders (e. g.

: Product Group Managers, Zone Functional Relationship Managers, etc. )

to define the Project Portfolio and ensure it is in line with the organization objectivesLeads reviews of any significant portfolio elements on a periodic basis and on demandProvides visibility on trends and forecasts versus plans and provides recommendations as to whether elements should continue as-is, be significantly changed, re-prioritized, placed on hold or discontinuedEnsure the balance of the required investments and capabilities across teams within the Product/Project Portfolio.

Support activities of the Product Groups in different delivery modelsEnsures the adherence to the appropriate governance functions relating to the portfolios and in accordance with enterprise guidelines, policies and practicesSupport Product/Project Managers in identifying, prioritizing and coordinating resources engaged with all or many of the initiatives within the Stream Product/Program/Project PortfolioProvides Budget Planning & Benefit Realization for the StreamMaintains an up-to-date portfolio structure and plans that meet the IT strategy and needs of the organizationSupport the Workforce 360 Stream Operations Manager to track and manage dependencies across multiple projects; leads escalation processes to make issues visible to stakeholders and Leadership Team; drives resolution of dependency issues through the agreed processProvides visibility and transparency to key stakeholders in the enterprise about the Stream portfolio value and plansFacilitates and coordinates the efforts of the Senior Leadership, Stream Architecture and Product/Project Managers toward the establishment of the Product/Project Portfolio definition, its structure and investments, from demand management and strategic alignment through evaluation, selection and prioritization, to execution, tracking and measuring the achieved value and adoption. Ensure the management of the Stream Application Portfolio according to IT processes and guidelines, driving portfolio consistency and providing insights to Product Group Managers and Product Managers about opportunities of streamlining and optimizing itSupport Product Group Managers and Product Managers in the adoption of Product Management best practices according to IT framework and guidelinesEnsure proper and timely communications and reporting around the Stream Products and Projects portfolios, their content and performanceWhat else will make you successful? Bachelor's or master's degree in information systems, business administration or related field, or equivalent work experience5+ years of experience in a combination of Portfolio Management, Project Management, information and IS/IT jobs - thereof>3 years in managing IT Portfolios. Expertise in working with multiple diverse technologies, managing diverse IT portfolios, good understanding of ITIL framework. Certification in Management of Portfolios (MOP) will be an added advantage. Demonstrated experience in managing "upward" among senior leadership and in participating into strategic prioritization and complex governance initiativesData analysis/interpretation experience that shows a strong ability to convert general data and findings into applied, specific information and suggestions that add value to business planning and program evaluationExperience in finance management and benefit realization. Experience having worked in a global environment and with virtual teamsExcellent English communication skills applied with different stakeholders, nationalities, and mediums (face-to-face and remote)Proven ability to support Agile project teams by providing advice and guidance on portfolio management. Only cvs submitted in English will be considered.

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