Project Portfolio Specialist

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establish and maintain a centralized, transparent project portfolio to support strategic decision-making at company level
• Monitor and develop the company-wide project and initiative portfolio across all business units and international teams (IT, Operations, Sales, HR)
• Evaluate, prioritize, and coordinate initiatives in close collaboration with stakeholders and department heads
• Introduce standardized portfolio management processes, KPIs, and reporting structures, including preparation of reports and decision templates for management
• Ensure transparency and control over resources, budgets, risks, and dependencies within the portfolio
• Contribute to the improvement of tools, templates, and reporting systems for portfolio management
• Develop and implement governance frameworks and methodologies to enhance transparency and decision-making
• Support the IT-related internal control system (ICS) and coordinate internal and external audits (e.g. IATF 16949, VDA ISA)
• Act as a key contact person between business units, IT, compliance, internal audit, and international teams

YOUR PROFILE

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in business administration, computer science, or information systems
• Certifications such as PMP or PRINCE2 Practitioner are desirable; knowledge of governance frameworks like COBIT or ITIL is an asset
• Several years of experience in portfolio management or enterprise PMO, ideally in an international environment
• Strong analytical skills with a structured, solution-oriented, and proactive approach
• Experience working with senior stakeholders and managing cross-departmental collaboration
• Familiarity with audit standards and internal control systems (e.g. ICS, IATF 16949, VDA ISA)
• Proficiency with project and portfolio management tools such as ServiceNow or MS Project
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and moderation skills to engage effectively across all levels
• Fluent in English; German is an advantage, additional languages are beneficial

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• A challenging environment in a global company that leads the industry
• Some remote work is possible, while regular on-site presence is encouraged
• Attractive employment conditions, professional development, and career growth opportunities
• A collaborative and forward-thinking team culture