PURPOSE
As a Senior Project Portfolio Manager you will oversee a portfolio of complex and standard projects owning overall responsibility for their successful completion and customer satisfaction. Within this fast-paced global environment you will lead a team of project professionals tasked with planning and delivering the portfolio projects as planned on time and within scope. You will also challenge your ability to plan and allocate resources to projects based on current and pipeline project work. You can manage distant teams and enjoy working with others of diverse backgrounds.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
This role offers a range of responsibilities such as:* Managing a portfolio and projects - Projects that are part of a portfolio will vary in scope and complexity. You proactively forecast and make resource decisions to projects based upon current and pipeline project workload. You manage change mitigate risks and deliver results to stakeholders and customers alike. Attention to detail effective time management and influencing people skills are key ingredients to be successful in managing projects. Manage individual projects when needed to contribute to project success.* Working with project teams - Based on organization design and needs you will continuously review recommend and maintain the optimum structure of the team in contributing to the annual capacity and skills strategy. You will identify recruit manage performance and train and develop via regular coaching and feedback as required to build a strong project management team. Act as the first point of escalation for individual project managers or team members a part of your portfolio and take responsibility to resolve issues presented.* Project Management administration - Be an advocate and supporter of all standards and practices defined within our company. Promote practice standards and ensure consistent use and performances. Generate and maintain all reporting needed to ensure continuous visibility to all project activities.
This role offers a range of responsibilities such as:* Managing a portfolio and projects - Projects that are part of a portfolio will vary in scope and complexity. You proactively forecast and make resource decisions to projects based upon current and pipeline project workload. You manage change mitigate risks and deliver results to stakeholders and customers alike. Attention to detail effective time management and influencing people skills are key ingredients to be successful in managing projects. Manage individual projects when needed to contribute to project success.* Working with project teams - Based on organization design and needs you will continuously review recommend and maintain the optimum structure of the team in contributing to the annual capacity and skills strategy. You will identify recruit manage performance and train and develop via regular coaching and feedback as required to build a strong project management team. Act as the first point of escalation for individual project managers or team members a part of your portfolio and take responsibility to resolve issues presented.* Project Management administration - Be an advocate and supporter of all standards and practices defined within our company. Promote practice standards and ensure consistent use and performances. Generate and maintain all reporting needed to ensure continuous visibility to all project activities.
EXPERIENCE
* You have a track record of success in managing project teams and deliverables within a commercial environment.* Ideally you have experience with an IT solutions or airline industry solutions provider.
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLSPROFESSION COMPETENCIES
- Client Relationship management
- Communicating for impact
- Cross-team integration
- Empowerment
- Leadership
- Managing Risk
- Products and Services
- Project completion and integration
- Project planning and control
- Project scope management
- Quality Management
- Resource Management
- Stakeholder management
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Adhering to Principles & Values
- Communication
- Creating & Innovating
- Customer Focus
- Impact & Influence
- Leading Execution
- Results Orientation
- Teamwork
EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS
* University degree or equivalent* Formal project management training and certification - PMP certified
WHAT WE OFFER:
SITA’s workplace is all about diversity, many different countries and cultures are represented in our workforce. We collaborate in our impressive offices, embracing a hybrid work format. As part of our global benefits, we offer:
🏡 Flex-week: Work from home up to 2 days/week (depending on your Team's needs).
⌚ Flex-day: You may wish to flex your arrival time at the office, to beat the rush hours or you may want to leave the office earlier to pick up your kids from school or to go to your favorite game: We support you in being open about your needs and routine with you manager.
🌎 Flex-location: Benefit for 30 working days from anywhere around the world each year!
🙌🏽 Competitive benefits according to the local market
SITA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values a diverse workforce. In support of our Employment Equity Program, women, aboriginal people, members of visible minorities, and/or persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and self-identify in the application process.