Head, Project Portfolio - Valencia, España - UNICC

UNICC

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Valencia, España

hace 2 semanas

Publicado por:

Isabel García

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Descripción

Purpose of the Position:

The purpose of this position is two-fold. One is to manage highly complex projects and/or programmes to successfully delivery. Secondly, and critically, the incumbent will manage and execute the day-to-day project management function. This role may entail managerial responsibility of Project Managers, with evolving priorities and guidance from Chief, Projects and Programmes.

Objectives of the Programme:

The objective of the Centre is to provide trusted ICT services and digital business solutions to its Clients and Partner Organizations.

Main duties and responsibilities

The incumbent will work under the direct supervision and guidance of the Chief, Projects & Programmes Section (DDP) within the Digital Delivery Division (DD) and in close collaboration with the Programmes and Governance teams.

The incumbent could be requested to do any other tasks of similar level in related fields.

Under the guidance and supervision of the Chief, DDP, the incumbent will perform the following duties:

Coordinate the work of project managers; guide, empower and motivate the team and encourage a sustainable pace with high levels of quality including setting up of work plans, monitoring progress, providing regular feedback, technical guidance and support including development plans
Lead evolution of project management controls and maturing the project management practice
Oversee the projects portfolio to ensure timely status updates are recorded by Project Managers and adherence to best practices
Partner closely with Programmes Lead and Change Management Lead to ensure alignment and synergies are leveraged across project, programme, and change management frameworks
Partner closely with Business Relationship Management and Presales teams to understand planning pipeline and assign project managers, with the goal of cost recovery
Establish close partnership with Governance PMO team to ensure adequate reporting and followup on project health checks, financial health of portfolios, etc.
Establish close partnership with Digital Solutions Center Chief to ensure products (product ideas being rolled out) are monitored, aligned with expectations and business needs, and provide regular reporting to UNICC senior management
Provide guidance on project management effort estimations to presales team and/or Service Owners
Manage relevant endtoend complex internal and/or external projects or programmes, leverage PRINCE2 and/or Agile methodologies as applicable
Serve as an escalation point when remediation of projects is needed, whilst keeping the Chief, DDP informed
Keep abreast of developments in the field of project and product management and related tools
Provide other ad hoc support either within the team or in other teams as required this includes the participation in special projects/programmes or support to service delivery for short period of time on a parttime or fulltime basis upon request from the senior management

Recruitment Profile

Experience and Skills required:

Essential:

A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible professional experience in information technology and/or related area, including in project or programme management
Experience in team management
Proven experience in leading complex projects/programmes that are multifaceted, spanning across multiple workstreams.
Handson experience in product management/strategy/roadmapping
Strong knowledge of Project management best practices, AGILE/SCRUM, and/or PRINCE2/PMP

Desirable:

Experience in Agile development life cycle, with the ability to lead scrum teams
Experience with stakeholder management, conflict management, strict deadlines
Working knowledge of product management

Education:

Essential:

Advanced University degree in Computer Science, International Relations, Information Systems, Mathematics, Statistics or related field

Desirable:

Certification in Product Management
Certification in Agile Project Management Framework
ITIL management certifications or training or similar

Languages:

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English: Expert knowledge is required
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Other language:Spanish, Intermediate knowledge is desirable

UNICC Global Competencies:

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Teamwork:Develops and promotes effective relationships with colleagues and team members. Deals constructively with conflicts.
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Communicating:Expresses oneself clearly in conversations and interactions with others; listens actively. Produces effective written communications. Ensures that information is shared.
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Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences:Demonstrates the ability to work constructively with people of all backgrounds and orientations. Respects differences and ensures that all can contribute.
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Knowing and managing yourself: Manages ambiguity and pressure in a self-reflective way. Uses criticism as a development opportunity. Seeks opportunities for con