Sr. IT Portfolio Manager

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Company: Nestlé
Location: Stamford, CT

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Job Description

Information Technology at Nestlé is a multicultural and diverse team of IT professionals driving the biggest IT operations landscape and digital transformation of the CPG, or Fast-Moving Consumer Goods industry. We enable Nestlé to engage with millions of consumers using a product-driven approach with leading technologies and solutions. Innovating through machine learning, advanced analytics and automation, we are driving industry 4.0 opportunities in areas like supply chain and manufacturing. To join our team, we’re looking for people who are curious, courageous, innovative, collaborative and passionate about solving complex problems using new technologies. Together, we make IT possible.

As a Sr. IT Portfolio Manager, you will be responsible for the portfolio of IT projects for Nestlé’s ReadyRefresh business. This portfolio contains over 50+ projects projected for 2020 alone which expand across all functional streams. You will ensure the entire life cycle of the ReadyRefresh portfolio is managed to maximize its value and contribution to the overall organizational strategy.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Align portfolio components (initiatives, programs, projects) to business strategy
  • Define and drive the strategic alignment with relevant project owners and business partners to ensure various needs and opportunities are identified, prioritized, validated and communicated
  • Responsible for delivering business cases and/or risk assessment to support “what if” scenarios and project prioritization
  • Ensure programs are aligned with relevant Nestlé governance structures, timelines, and steering committees along with long-term strategies, expectations, and financial budgets
  • Drive execution of the portfolio by being accountable for delivery metrics including successful analysis and management of financials, schedules, resources, risk, changes and benefits realization

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • 7 + years of experience in Project or Program Management
  • 2 + years of experience in Project Portfolio Management
  • Experience owning and presenting strategic Portfolio planning and delivery processes (Master Business Schedule, Operations Management Portfolio) to executive leadership, stakeholders, and business leaders
  • Experience managing large, complex programs

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Experience in the management of IT Projects or Programs
  • Experience in Agile methodologies
  • Experience with Microsoft Project
  • Experience in Azure DevOps

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.

To our veterans and separated service members, you’re at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you’ve gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. We hope you’ll consider sharing in our mission-you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.

The Nestlé Companies are equal employment and affirmative action employers and look for diversity in qualified candidates for employment.

Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at accommodations@purina.nestle.com to notify of us of any needs related to completing the job application.
Job: Sr. IT Portfolio Manager
Primary Location: Stamford, CT US
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Career Area: Professional