Motion IS Portfolio & Project Excellence Lead

Quintall; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB zoekt een Operational Excellence Lead die portfolio governance en PMO-activiteiten overstijgend aanstuurt binnen Motion IS. Je biedt oversight op portfolio en projecten, ontwikkelt governance, standaarden en continue verbetering.

Je werkt samen met leiders, PMOs en globale teams, leidt communities en coaching, en rapporteert aan het hoogste niveau over portfoliogesondheid, prestaties en naleving.

Qualifications

• Degree en 10–15 jaar equivalente ervaring.
• Sterke ervaring in portfolio management en governance.
• Analytische vaardigheden om data om te zetten in management reports.
• Hands-on ervaring met PMO- en portfolio tooling zoals Power BI/Power Apps.
• Certificeringen zoals PMP/IPMA/PRINCE2 of gelijkwaardig.

Responsibilities

• Leiden van PMO-functies en portfolio governance over Motion IS.
• Ontwikkelen en standaardiseren van PMO-kaders en levertijden.
• Coachen van PMs en opbouwen van een wereldwijde PM-community.
• Rapporteren over portfoliogesondheid aan senior stakeholders en waarborging van transparantie.

Skills

Portfolio governance

PMO leadership

Stakeholder management

Reporting

Continuous improvement

Education

Degree in IT/Business/PM or related

Tools

Power BI

Power Apps

Job description

Bij ABB helpen we industrieën efficiënter en schoner te werken en iedere medewerker draagt daaraan bij. U krijgt de ruimte om leiding te nemen, wordt ondersteund in uw ontwikkeling en zult trots zijn op de impact die we samen realiseren. Sluit u bij ons aan en help de wereld draaiende te houden.

Deze functie rapporteert aan:

MO IS Operational Excellence Lead

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Job Profile Summary

Leads and further develops Portfolio Management and PMO / Project Excellence across Motion IS, providing Business Area-level oversight while enabling strong portfolio ownership within the Divisions. The role establishes and maintains effective portfolio and project management foundations, governance and standards, and drives continuous improvement of project management practices across Motion IS.It also leads the Motion IS Project Management community, strengthening PM capability through knowledge sharing, coaching, certification and development activities. As part of the Motion IS Operational Excellence team, the role may also lead selected projects and smaller initiatives aligned with Motion IS priorities.

The work model for the role is: #L1-Hybrid

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Strong expertise in IT/IS portfolio governance, prioritization, strategic alignment, and cross-functional stakeholder management.
• Proven track record in developing and enhancing PMO frameworks, project governance models, and project quality practices.
• Skilled in managing portfolio risks, dependencies, opportunities, and executive-level reporting.
• Extensive experience driving project management excellence, standardization, and process simplification.
• Demonstrated leadership in building and developing Project Management communities, coaching PMs, and supporting capability development initiatives.
• Effective collaborator with business leaders, PMOs, external partners, and global teams to ensure successful portfolio and project delivery.
• Experienced Portfolio & PMO leader with proven expertise in enterprise portfolio governance, strategic prioritization, risk and dependency management, and driving alignment between business objectives and IT/IS initiatives while ensuring transparency, compliance, and operational excellence.
• Strong track record of establishing and enhancing PMO frameworks, project governance, quality assurance, and delivery standards, while leading continuous improvement initiatives, simplifying processes, and ensuring adherence to organizational policies and best practices.
• Demonstrated success in building and leading Project Management communities through coaching, capability development, resource planning, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional collaboration, serving as a trusted advisor to leadership on portfolio health, PMO effectiveness, and project delivery excellence.

Qualifications for the role :

• Degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Project Management or related field, with 10 -15 years equivalent experience.
• Strong foundation in Information Technology, Business Administration, Project Management, or related disciplines, with deep expertise in portfolio management, strategic planning, and governance across complex IT/IS environments.
• Proven experience leading project and program delivery of varying size and complexity, leveraging a strong analytical and data-driven approach to transform portfolio and project data into actionable insights and management reporting.
• Hands‑on experience with PMO and portfolio management tools such as Power BI and Power Apps, driving dashboarding, reporting, automation, process simplification, and operational efficiency improvements.
• Strong continuous improvement mindset with expertise in governance frameworks, project standards, risk management, compliance, and the pragmatic application of PMO best practices to enhance delivery excellence.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, coaching, and influencing skills, with experience developing Project Management communities, building organizational capabilities, and holding recognized project management certifications such as PMP, IPMA, PRINCE2, or equivalent.

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