Global IS Department Manager for IS Portfolio ManagementAt ABB, we are dedicated to addressing global challenges. Our core values: care, courage, curiosity, and collaboration - combined with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities - are key drivers in our aim to empower everyone to create sustainable solutions.Write the next chapter of your ABB story.
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IS Manager

Your role and responsibilities

In this role, you will lead the strategic planning and coordination of IT projects and service portfolios to drive business success. You will oversee related programs and projects, manage interdependencies, and implement initiatives that deliver measurable outcomes and benefits. You will enable the bridge between strategy and execution.The work model for the role is Hybrid.This role is part of the IS Services Globally. In this role, you will:•\tStrategically manage the portfolio of IT programs and projects to meet organizational goals.•\tEnsure IT portfolio is balanced and aligned with strategic priorities, risks and available resources.•\tIdentify, prioritize, and plan initiatives to align with the business needs.•\tEstablish governance frameworks and criteria for prioritizing and selecting IS projects and programs•\tCoordinate interdependencies and resources across the portfolio to optimize outcomes.•\tEffectively monitor and communicate portfolio results, progress, and associated benefits to stakeholders.•\tProvide transparency into the portfolio's budget and ROI, delivering actionable financial insights and proposing optimizations based on forecasts to maximize value and efficiency. Accountable for processes, metrics, and audits•\tEngage and influence senior managers to ensure the portfolio in their own area of responsibility delivers the agreed business objectives by planning, scheduling, monitoring, and reporting on activities to ensure it contributes to the overall achievement of the strategy.

Qualifications for the role

\tBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Project Management, Business Administration or other related field, or equivalent work experience\t10+ years of leadership experience in portfolio management or program/project management. \tProficiency in financial management, resource planning and risk assessment within IT environment. Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.\tSignificant experience and deep understanding of demand management, portfolio management and project/program management. Exceptional ability to manage complex interdependencies and drive successful outcomes.\tExcellent communication skills to articulate benefits and progress to stakeholders. \tITIL 4, SAFe, Lean Portfolio Management, PMO, PfMP, PMP, PgMP certifications are an additional asset

More about us

Our mission in ABB IS (Information Systems) is to harness the power of information technology to deliver valuable, reliable, and competitive IS services for ABB. If you have a strong technical skills, analytical mind, and the drive to help us stay ahead of the competition, you are the one we are looking for.We value people from different backgrounds. Apply today for your next career step within ABB and visit www.abb.com to learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe. #MyABBStoryOur mission in ABB IS (Information Systems) is to harness the power of information technology to deliver valuable, reliable, and competitive IS services for ABB. If you have a strong technical skills, analytical mind, and the drive to help us stay ahead of the competition, you are the one we are looking for.It has come to our attention that the name of ABB is being used for asking candidates to make payments for job opportunities (interviews, offers). Please be advised that ABB makes no such requests. All our open positions are made available on our career portal for all fitting the criteria to apply.ABB does not charge any fee whatsoever for recruitment process. Please do not make payments to any individuals / entities in connection to recruitment with ABB, even if is claimed that the money is refundable. ABB is not liable for such transactions. For current open positions you can visit our career website https://global.abb/group/en/careers and apply. Please refer to detailed recruitment fraud caution notice using the link https://global.abb/group/en/careers/how-to-apply/fraud-warning