BIRKENSTOCK is a global brand which embraces all consumers regardless of geography, gender, age and income. The company is deeply footed on a family tradition of shoemaking that can be traced back to 1774. With around 6200 employees worldwide, BIRKENSTOCK is the largest employer in the German footwear industry. To ensure our quality standards, we produce over 95% of our products in Germany and source more than 90% of our materials and components from Europe. The BIRKENSTOCK Group is headquartered in Linz am Rhein and maintains several locations in Germany, as well as sales offices in Europe, North America, the Middle East and Asia.
For our division IT ,at our location in Köln we are looking for a
IT Portfolio Manager (m/f/d) YOUR SHOES TO FILL:
- Take ownership of the overall IT project portfolio, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
- Ensure transparent tracking and reporting of progress for IT projects.
- Provide support in defining, developing, and specifying portfolio methods and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) necessary for effective process control.
- Coordinate management committees by preparing meeting agendas, taking minutes, and assisting in the creation of management documents.
- Develop and implement key performance indicators (KPIs) to facilitate regular monitoring and reporting of project progress.
- Drive the continuous improvement and enhancement of project and project portfolio management processes.
- Manage the operational aspects of the transformation program, including monitoring deadlines, progress, quality, and budgetary considerations.
YOUR WALK OF LIFE:
- Completed university degree in a relevant field of study such as Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field.
- Proven experience in IT project management and portfolio management.
- Strong understanding of project management methodologies and practices.
- Proficient in presenting results and moderating meetings/workshops.
- Skilled in cross-departmental coordination and consistent follow-up of agreed measures.
- Knowledgeable in project management methods like Prince 2, Agile, ITIL, or Lean.
- Certifications in project management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) are a plus.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in project management tools and software such as Jira and Confluence.
- Fluent in both written and spoken German and English.
WE OFFER: BIRKENSTOCK offers you all the advantages of a successful, fast growing, global company: dynamic work environment, considerable design freedom, authentic and open corporate culture and excellent development opportunities.
Sounds exciting? It is. We are looking forward to receiving your online application, stating your salary expectations! If you have any further questions, please contact Ankita Arora
