Project Manager

Project Manager

Andela

Location Requirement: Spain

About Andela

Andela exists to connect brilliance and opportunity. Since 2014, we have been dedicated to breaking down global barriers and accelerating the future of work for both technologists and organizations around the world. For technologists, Andela offers competitive long-term career opportunities with leading organizations, access to a global community of professionals, and educational opportunities with leading technology providers.

At Andela, we're deeply passionate about creating long-lasting and transformative growth opportunities for all - and doing it in an E.P.I.C. way! We're excited to continue building our remote-first team with incredible people like you. After applying for this role, you will join our Andela Community of brilliant technologists by passing a technical screening and live interview. As a community member, you'll have access to many exclusive technologist roles. Join Andela today to access this opportunity and more in our global marketplace!

Our roles are typically filled at lightning speed, so if you're considering applying, get your application in quickly!

Andela's Benefits:

100% payment in USD.

This is a Hybrid opportunity for one of our esteemed clients.

About the role

As a Portfolio Management Office Support, you will play a crucial role in ensuring clear visibility of all planned projects and programs and overseeing their delivery within cost, time, and quality parameters. Utilizing the Project Portfolio Management (PPM) tool, you will facilitate resource planning, track project milestones, manage risks, and oversee financials. Collaboration with (Tech) Product Owners and Project Managers is essential for successful planning and deployment.

Key Responsibilities

• Utilize the PPM tool for resource planning, tracking project milestones, managing risks, and overseeing financials.
• Collaborate with (Tech) Product Owners and Project Managers to ensure successful planning and project deployment.
• Escalate portfolio issues and risks to the DT PMO Manager.
• Support in sub-portfolio reviews with senior managers to ensure quality and accuracy of Project Portfolios.
• Assist in the preparation of governance presentations.
• Review planned versus actuals for Projects within Portfolios and work through issues with respective owners.
• Act as a single point of contact for PPM tool training for Product Owners.
• Bridge communication between Finance, PMO, and the GDP community to ensure clear project cost structures and setup.
• Partner with GDP Product Owners to ensure accurate portfolio management tool utilization and analyze the overall financial position.
• Collaborate with the Global Petcare PMO & Support Services team and the MGS DT Strategic Portfolio Management team to maintain a consistent Portfolio Management approach.

Required Qualifications

• Business analyst certification and project management training are preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in IT.
• Experience in business analysis, systems design, application integration, and testing.
• Project management experience in IT projects.
• Knowledge of IT solutions and/or relevant business areas.

Required skills

Project Management (7 - 9 yrs)

Scrum (4 - 6 yrs)

Agile (4 - 6 yrs)

Project Management Leadership (2 - 3 yrs)

Business Analysis (2 - 3 yrs)

Optional skills

Project Control (2 - 3 yrs)

Data Analysis (2 - 3 yrs)

PPM

Main job time zone: Spain CET (Central European time)

Time zone overlap requirements: 8-hour overlap with Spain CET (Central European time)

Location Requirements: Spain

Offer

Estimated Duration: 12-month-term contractor position (Renewable)

Full-time dedication (40 hours/week)

At Andela, we know our strengths lie in our diverse community whose talents, perspectives, backgrounds, and orientations we take pride in. Andela is committed to nurturing a work environment where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. Everyone has the right to work in a professional atmosphere that promotes equal employment opportunities and prohibits discriminatory practices. Andela provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to factors including but not limited to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy (including breastfeeding), genetic information, HIV/AIDS or any other medical status, family or parental status, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. This commitment applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Our policies expressly prohibit any form of harassment and/or discrimination, as stated above.

Andela is home for all. Come as you are.