European PMO Manager
Provident Polska 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.