Project Management Principal Amsterdam, Netherlands

Metyis; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Metyis in Amsterdam seeks an experienced Programme and Portfolio Leader to drive large-scale transformation for multiple clients. You will lead complex programmes, assemble multidisciplinary teams, and shape delivery with governance and strategic roadmaps.

The role requires 8–12 years of delivery leadership across business transformation, technology, data and digital commerce, with a proven track record in executive communication, budgeting, risk management and client development.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years delivering complex transformations.
• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary delivery teams.
• Experience with governance, PMO, portfolio reporting.
• Ability to align delivery with strategic objectives.
• Strong commercial awareness and client engagement.
• Willingness to travel internationally.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex programmes and portfolios with multiple projects.
• Define delivery strategies, governance, roadmaps.
• Align priorities, roadmaps, tech initiatives and delivery plans.
• Balance scope, schedule, budget, risks, benefits.
• Provide executive reporting and KPI monitoring.
• Build relationships with executive sponsors.
• Lead steering committees and governance forums.
• Mentor and coach Project Managers.
• Drive delivery excellence and continuous improvement.
• Support business development through proposals.

Skills

Programme governance

Portfolio management

Executive stakeholders

Budget management

Cross-functional leadership

Risk management

Delivery leadership

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Engineering, IS, CS or related

MBA or equivalent

Job description

The next step of your career starts here, where you can bring your own unique mix of skills and perspectives to a fast-growing team.

Metyis is a global and forward-thinking firm operating across a wide range of industries, developing and delivering AI & Data, Digital Commerce, Marketing & Design solutions and Advisory services. At Metyis, our long-term partnership model brings long-lasting impact and growth to our business partners and clients through extensive execution capabilities

With our team, you can experience a collaborative environment with highly skilled multidisciplinary experts, where everyone has room to build bigger and bolder ideas. Being part of Metyis means you can speak your mind and be creative with your knowledge. Imagine the things you can achieve with a team that encourages you to be the best version of yourself.

We are Metyis. Partners for Impact.

What we offer

Interact with C-level at our clients on regular basis to drive their business towards impactful change

Lead your team in creating new business solutions via data driven insights

Seize opportunities at the client and at Metyis in our entrepreneurial environment

Become part of a fast growing international and diverse team

What you will do

Lead complex programmes and portfolios comprising multiple projects, workstreams, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver strategic business outcomes.

Define programme and portfolio delivery strategies, governance frameworks, execution roadmaps, and operating models aligned with client objectives.

Ensure alignment between business priorities, product roadmaps, technology initiatives, and delivery plans across multiple programmes.

Drive successful delivery by balancing scope, schedule, budget, quality, risks, dependencies, and benefits realization across the portfolio.

Monitor programme performance through KPIs, executive reporting, financial oversight, and portfolio health reviews.

Build trusted relationships with executive sponsors and senior business stakeholders, acting as the primary delivery partner throughout strategic engagements.

Lead executive steering committees, programme governance forums, portfolio reviews, and strategic planning workshops.

Provide strategic advice on programme prioritization, investment decisions, delivery approaches, organizational readiness, and transformation governance.

Proactively manage executive risks, escalations, dependencies, and cross-functional decision making.

Ensure effective communication across executive leadership, business teams, delivery teams, and external partners.

Establish and continuously improve programme governance, delivery methodologies, reporting standards, quality assurance, and portfolio management practices.

Lead multiple Project Managers and multidisciplinary delivery teams, providing coaching, mentoring, and performance guidance.

Drive resource planning, capacity management, financial forecasting, vendor coordination, and delivery optimization across programmes.

Promote Delivery Excellence by introducing best practices, reusable frameworks, delivery standards, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Ensure programme outcomes achieve measurable business value, customer adoption, and organizational benefits.

Support strategic business development through proposal leadership, solution shaping, commercial discussions, and executive client presentations.

Identify opportunities to expand client relationships and develop new transformation initiatives.

Contribute to Delivery Excellence capability growth through thought leadership, methodology development, mentoring, recruitment, and knowledge sharing.

Represent Metyis in executive client engagements, industry forums, and strategic transformation initiatives.

Travel as required to support strategic client engagements.

What you'll bring

8–12 years of experience delivering complex Business Transformation, Technology, Digital Commerce, Enterprise Applications, Customer Experience, Data & AI, or Digital Transformation programmes.

Proven experience managing large-scale programmes, portfolios, or multiple concurrent strategic initiatives.

Demonstrated success leading multidisciplinary delivery organizations within consulting or client-facing environments.

Strong expertise in Programme and Portfolio Management including governance, financial management, resource planning, dependency management, benefits realization, risk management, and executive reporting.

Experience establishing delivery governance models, PMO structures, portfolio reporting, and programme controls.

Ability to manage competing business priorities while aligning delivery with strategic objectives.

Experience managing programme budgets, commercial performance, and portfolio-level planning.

Strong understanding of Digital Transformation, Enterprise Technology, Digital Commerce, Customer Experience, Data & AI, Cloud, ERP, CRM, or enterprise transformation initiatives.

Ability to align business strategy with programme execution and organizational transformation.

Experience leading organizational change, business readiness, and enterprise-wide transformation programmes.

Strong commercial awareness with experience supporting business growth and client account development.

Exceptional leadership, stakeholder management, facilitation, negotiation, and executive communication skills.

Proven ability to influence executive stakeholders and lead cross-functional organizations.

Experience coaching Project Managers and developing high-performing delivery teams.

Ability to manage ambiguity, competing priorities, and complex organizational environments.

Strong consulting mindset with structured problem-solving and strategic decision-making capabilities.

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, Project Management, or a related discipline.

MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification is advantageous.

Professional proficiency in English.

Willingness to travel internationally based on client and programme requirements.

Good to have

Experience leading enterprise Digital Transformation, Enterprise Applications, Digital Commerce, Data & Analytics, AI, Cloud, ERP, CRM, Customer Experience, Supply Chain, or Enterprise Platform programmes.

Familiarity with Programme and Portfolio Management frameworks such as MSP, PMI, PRINCE2, AgilePM, SAFe, Lean Portfolio Management, or equivalent.

Experience establishing PMO governance, portfolio reporting, financial management, resource capacity planning, and benefits realization frameworks.

Professional certifications such as PMP, PgMP, MSP, PRINCE2 Practitioner, AgilePM, SAFe, Lean Portfolio Management, or Change Management certifications.

Experience managing global delivery teams, strategic vendor relationships, and enterprise transformation programmes.

Knowledge of Dutch or additional European languages is advantageous depending on client engagements.

We are united by our differences

At Metyis, we are driven by curiosity and collaboration. We value diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) in all its forms as it makes us stronger as an organisation and promotes creativity and innovation. We welcome all talents and are committed to creating a workplace where every employee can make a meaningful impact and grow.

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