IT Procurement Application Portfolio Manager

Description

IT Procurement Application Portfolio Manager in the Corporate Functions Portfolio Section, Applications Services Division, Information Technology Department, Directorate of Internal Services

Duties

You will report to the Head of Section and will be responsible for efficiently and properly managing and delivering IT solutions, in particular in the areas of procurement and industrial policy.

The main tasks and responsibilities will include:

• providing support to customer representatives with the defining of business needs and requirements; 
• translating and consolidating those requirements into technical specifications;
• planning and implementing agreed IT solutions throughout the project life cycle, from preparation to closure, including analysis, design, development (i.e. instantiation, composition and customisation of tools), testing and handover to operations and managing all related procurements and contracts; 
• organising and leading project teams and managing supplier performance;
• monitoring and controlling project scope, cost, schedule, quality issues and risk, taking appropriate action on any deviations and ensuring compliance with QMS procedures and the project methodology adopted; 
• providing regular, comprehensive status and progress reports to the Head of Section and governance hierarchy, prioritising critical topics as required;
• providing expert support to business counterparts, identifying areas for improvement in business processes, and providing possible solutions compliant with the IT strategy;
• monitoring the evolution of portfolio-related solutions available on the market and providing advice;
• performing any other activities as deemed appropriate to cope with emerging needs within the IT Department.

You will also support:

• business change managers in identifying potential change management issues and devising appropriate solutions;
• the definition of roadmaps, including high-level needs analysis, solution evaluation and preparation of business cases related to proposed solutions;
• the solution architect by aligning evolving solutions with the overall Corporate Information System architecture, regarding any change within the related portfolio involving major or minor enhancements;
• the Department’s internal cost planning by preparing and ensuring the accurate planning and forecasting of costs.

Technical competencies

Behavioural competencies

Result Orientation
Operational Efficiency
Fostering Cooperation
Relationship Management
Continuous Improvement
Forward Thinking

Education

A Master's degree in IT engineering or in a relevant business area is required for this post.

Additional requirements

You should have solid work experience in the disciplines related to the tasks under consideration. Project management certification would be an asset.

You should also have:

• at least fifteen years’ proven experience in leading the design, build and deployment of IT procurement solutions; proven experience of processes and systems integration;
• proven experience of at least one successful live SAP S/4HANA project in the procurement area; experience in public tendering and procurement of services would be an asset;
• excellent presentation and negotiating skills are required together with the ability to work effectively in a diverse team environment;
• experience of working in a multicultural public-sector environment.