Senior PMO – IT Programs & Projects

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At Siemens, we build technology solutions to shape the world we live in. We transform industries and societies by combining the real and digital worlds. With over 300.000 of the world’s most forward-thinking minds and the power of a presence in more than 190 countries, we make a truly global impact.

At the Portugal Tech Hub, we take on challenges to make life easier, safer, and more sustainable for us and generations to come. We bring value to the business digitalization transition, from Portugal to the world, in areas such as Artificial Intelligence, Analytics & Business Intelligence, Application Lifecycle Management, Cybersecurity, IT Infrastructure Management, IT Project & Service Management, IT Strategy, User Experience, and many more.

With a decade of history and around 1.600 experts, the Portugal Tech Hub is the home of the new technologists – Dream Builders, Impact Creators & Future Makers.

Are you one of them? Come join us! ⭐

We are seeking a forward-thinking Senior  Project Management Officer with a passion for IT strategy, governance and portfolio management who possesses the skills and expertise to manage our IT transformation efforts.

In this role, you will support the planning and execution of strategic IT programs and projects as well as regular IT portfolio management and enterprise architecture activities.    You will work closely with program and project managers, IT teams, and business stakeholders.

You are a passionate, results-driven individual with the dedication to making a positive impact who thrives in a dynamic, evolving environment, can propose and implement innovative solutions.

Siemens Smart Infrastructure (SI) IT offers an agile, innovative and progressive environment with extraordinary opportunities to go beyond your comfort zone to grow personally and professionally.

Support   in the planning and execution of Smart Infrastructure IT strategic programs, initiatives, regular IT Portfolio Management and Enterprise Architecture board meetings.

Track and monitor the roadmap, milestones, deliverables, preparation of templates, review of deliverables and action items  . 

Support in developing business cases, executive presentations, and strategic reports.

Organize, prepare and support conducting meetings and steering committees.

Document, distribute and follow up on meeting minutes, follow-ups, and action items.

Ensure quality standards are met.

Support in onboarding activities incl. providing access to tools etc.

Prepare and distribute regular reporting on program/project status for stakeholders and leadership.

Developing transparency of the IT portfolio, maintain decision register, prepare monthly and quarterly IT portfolio reports, including key performance indicators (KPIs) and strategic insights.

Identify and mitigate risks and issues, escalating as needed to executive leadership.

Support leadership with data-driven decision-making using analytics from project, portfolio, and architecture tools.

Develop and maintain dashboards using Power BI, Tableau, or other reporting tools.

Facilitate stakeholder communications.

Provide insights into portfolio risks, dependencies, and benefits realization.

Contribute to developing a transparency to ensure consistency in application, data, and technology architecture governance across the enterprise

Bachelor’s degree in IT, Business Administration, Computer Science, or a related field.

5+ years of experience in Project Management Office, ideally in IT Program and Projects, IT Portfolio Management, and Enterprise Architecture. Expertise in leading the delivery of complex, cross-functional IT programs and projects

Relevant Project Management certifications (PMP, PRINCE2, etc.) are a plus.

Experience with project management methodologies (Waterfall and Agile).   Experience with project management tools. 

Strong understanding of IT strategy, governance, and portfolio management frameworks.

Experience with IT investment, demand management, and roadmap planning.

Ability to see the big picture and connect the dots.

Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Strong stakeholder engagement

Strong in applying analytical problem-solving approaches on the basis of a profound methodological skill set.

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing business needs. 

A hybrid and flexible working model to promote a better work-life balance, along with a budget for home office support and the opportunity to do 16 hours a year of volunteer work. A health insurance, access to our on-site medical center, plus the chance to join sports groups.

In addition, you'll have access to online learning platforms and discounts with our partners. A shuttle bus to commute to the facilities and the possibility of financial support to your studies.

Siemens is committed to creating a diverse environment and is glad to be an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from a diverse talent pool!