Program / Portfolio Manager

ELEKS Project Management Office is looking for a Program/Portfolio Manager in Germany who is able to work onsite in Gottingen 1 day per week.

ABOUT PROJECT

Our Client is one of the global pharmaceutical and laboratory equipment suppliers based in Germany. Their products and services support pharmaceutical researchers and laboratory professionals in streamlining workflows, reducing human error, and accelerating progress across critical projects.
The ELEKS team isassistingthe client in developing software solutions for biopharma process automation (e.g., drug and vaccine manufacturing). Our engineers have already contributed to multiple applications that helpoptimizethe transition from development to large-scale production.

REQUIREMENTS

• At least 5+ years of experience in IT project management
• Proven experience managing large projectswith full financial accountabilityunder multiple contract forms
• Experience in building ormaintainingprograms/portfolios with parallel projects
• Previoustechnical background to understand interdependencies between components when delivering complex software-hardware solutions
• Strong communication, presentation, and customer service skills
• PMP or other professional certification (desirable)
• German languageproficiencyat a native level (requiredfor client communication)
• Excellent command of English

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and manage program road map and benefits to the company
• Govern program budget across multiple projects, work with Account Management to on profitability objectives
• Resolve program issues and mitigate risks, escalate issues/risks when appropriate
• Manage program status, including KPIs, program highlights, projects statuses and road-maps. Ensure quality inspections are carried out as required. Analyze results and troubleshoot problem areas
• Build, develop, and grow positive relationships with clients, identify opportunities to grow business and deepen partnership. Turn opportunities into the projects or solutions and make sure they bring planned benefits to the program
• Build a knowledge base of each client’s business, organization and objectives
• Frame up roles and responsibilities across teams to deliver on program objectives. Coordinate priorities and requirements, allocate and leverage resources across projects to deliver results
• Act as a mediator between stakeholders and team members. Participate in cross-project planning to resolve conflicts in project priorities and constraints
• Effectively communicate with company management on program strategies and plans
• Manage program communications and executive reporting
• Provide administration and participation in organizational performance management initiatives
• Provide and promote high standards of professionalism and leadership throughout the life of projects. Promote the professional development of project and peer team members through coaching, mentoring and guidance
• Recognize areas for improvement and communicate them to senior management to ensure continual improvement
• Conduct post project implementation reviews to identify ‘lessons learned’ elements
• Provide support to the Project Management Office and initiatives
• Establish a network of communication with C-Level, top managers and decision’s makers on the client’s side
• Learn client’s business and identify an addition business value, ELEKS can deliver to the client
• Structure and de-scope required activities into a number of projects
• Plan and roadmap entire program and set objectives for the particular project
• Identify and manage projects dependencies
• Works with internal ELEKS services to organize people allocation and vendor involvement when needed
• Responsible for the risk management
• Grow an account to achieve company goals

WHAT YOU WILL GET WITH ELEKS

• Close cooperation with a customer
• Challenging tasks
• Team of professionals
• Dynamic environment with low level of bureaucracy

ELEKS is a custom software development company. We deliver value to our clients, thanks to our expertise and experience gained from working as a software innovation partner since 1991.

Our 2000+ professionals located in the Delivery Centers across Eastern Europe and sales offices in Europe and North America, provide our clients with a full range of software engineering services. These include product development, QA, R&D, design, technology consulting and dedicated teams.