European PMO Manager

Your responsibilities:

As a key member of our European Change organisation, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and maturing Project & Portfolio Management across multiple markets.

You will be responsible for:

- Partnering with Change Management and IT Delivery teams to build and standardise a Project & Programme Management capability across all European markets.

- Driving the development and adoption of portfolio prioritisation frameworks, project governance standards, reporting processes and delivery assurance practices.

- Establishing a high-performing PMO service that ensures change investments are effectively governed, resources are optimally allocated and business benefits are realised.

- Providing portfolio-level insight and assurance through management information (MI), including budget oversight, benefits tracking and risk management across European markets.

- Developing and maintaining portfolio dashboards and executive reporting to support strategic decision-making.

- Working closely with the Global PMO Lead to continuously enhance the Change function by introducing best practices, governance frameworks and capability-building initiatives.

- Owning, administering and continuously improving the organisation's Project Portfolio Management (PPM) tool, ensuring data accuracy and timely reporting.

- Collaborating with the Delivery Assurance Lead to maintain high standards of project and programme delivery.

- Acting as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert for PMO, portfolio management and governance-related matters.

- Driving continuous improvement of portfolio management processes, tools and service offerings.

- Supporting European Change Risk Management by providing insight and reporting against key risk indicators.

- Leading portfolio governance forums involving senior stakeholders from multiple European markets.

- Coordinating a complex portfolio of strategic change initiatives with significant business impact, risk and organisational complexity.

- Leading, developing and managing team members located across different countries and markets.

What we’re looking for:

We're looking for a strategic and influential leader who can bring structure, clarity and direction within a complex and evolving change environment.

You will bring:

- Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence, negotiate and align priorities across diverse local and Group-level stakeholders.

- The ability to create clarity and drive progress in ambiguous or rapidly changing environments.

- Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities, particularly when managing complex issues and competing priorities.

- A collaborative and facilitative approach to portfolio management within matrix organisations.

- Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with confidence engaging stakeholders at all organisational levels.

- Strong written and verbal communication skills in an international business environment.

- Expertise in portfolio management methodologies, governance frameworks and PMO best practices.

- Experience working across multiple countries and culturally diverse teams.

- Proven experience leading and developing a PMO function.

- Experience managing project portfolios within Change and/or IT environments.

- Hands-on experience with Project Portfolio Management (PPM) tools.

- Good understanding of both Agile and Waterfall delivery methodologies.

- A university degree or equivalent qualification, preferably in IT, Finance or a related discipline (preferred).

What we can offer:

- Stable employment – 93% of people are employed under an employment contract for an indefinite period.
- Safety – we have been on the Polish market for 29 years.
- Friendly work environment – we have received the Top Employer award 13 times in a row.
- Hybrid work – we usually meet in the office twice a week (Dworzec Gdański metro station).
- Extra 3 days of paid leave – if you use all your leave in a given calendar year.
- Private medical care with appointment guarantee service (Medicover).
- Full implementation under the supervision of a mentor, including a package of professional implementation training.
- Access to the development platform, including e-learning training, podcasts and webinars.
- Activities supporting development in the organization, e.g. the "Effective Manager" training series for people holding managerial positions.
- Business telephone (also for private use).
- Access to the ProviBenefity cafeteria platform, which is supplied with a monthly amount to be used, or subsidies for your Multisport card - you choose from 5 types of cards.
- Life insurance (UNUM Życie TUiR S.A.) on preferential terms.
- Christmas benefits and co-financing for the "Holidays under the pear tree" holiday for you and your children.
- Psychological support for employees, including: care of a psychologist (including children's), psychotherapist, dietician, coaching.