IS Portfolio Support Manager

Description

Position Summary:

We are looking for an experienced IS Portfolio Support Manager to join the bioMérieux IS Governance function. IS Governance’s large team oversees a wide scope of activities: Methods, Communication, Vendor management, Architecture, Strategy & Portfolio management... supporting and guiding all other IS departments.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Support the definition of the IS Global portfolio strategy ensuring alignment with the Controlling & Company strategy
• Establish strong partnership with functional Portfolio Managers and IS Controlling
• Support continuous improvement of portfolio management process and practices (this could include conducting alignment or brainstorming workshops, delivering trainings, communicating on main portfolio milestones...)
• Prepare regular portfolio reporting: monthly report on project health status and delivery progress, risks...
• Develop & improve efficient tools to support portfolio follow-up & reporting (Tableau, Excel...)
• Act as a Project and Portfolio Management (PPM) tool key-user: collect Project Manager, Portfolio Manager, and Resources Manager needs and prioritize the backlog of improvements (PPM technology based on Planisware)
• Support continuous improvement of PPM methods and practices
• Explain, guide, train and support project and portfolio managers for the scope of their responsibilities

Education, Skills, & Experience:

• Bachelor Degree in Information Systems or equivalent with 5 years of experience in IT Project Management experience, along with experience with a PPM tool (Asana, Jira, Microsoft Project, Planisware) required
  • In lieu of a degree, High School Diploma/GED with 9 years of experience also accepted
• Broad IT experience of 3+ years is desirable
• Previous experience in a Project Management Office is desirable
• Previous Portfolio or Program management experience is preferred
• Experience working in an international environment is preferred
• Experience including but not limited to Budget Management, Forecasting, Cost, and Financial Impact are preferred

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