Portfolio Manager

Global Payments; Województwo mazowieckie; On-site; PLN 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading payment technology company in Poland is seeking a Portfolio Manager to oversee the strategic initiatives portfolio. You will manage resource allocation, engage with stakeholders, and ensure governance for successful project delivery. Ideal candidates will have over 6 years of experience in portfolio management, excellent communication skills, and familiarity with Agile methodologies. This role offers a competitive salary and the chance to shape the future of the new Poland location.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Professional development opportunities

Dynamic work environment

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in portfolio or project management.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong understanding of portfolio management principles.

Responsibilities

• Manage and prioritize portfolio of initiatives aligned with objectives.
• Ensure resource allocation and capacity management for projects.
• Oversee governance processes for consistent project delivery.

Skills

Portfolio management

Stakeholder engagement

Resource allocation

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Agile methodologies

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in relevant field

Tools

JIRA

Microsoft Project

Planview

Job description

Overview

Every day, Global Payments makes it possible for millions of people to move money between buyers and sellers using our payments solutions for credit, debit, prepaid and merchant services. Our worldwide team helps over 3 million companies, more than 1,300 financial institutions and over 600 million cardholders grow with confidence and achieve amazing results. We are driven by our passion for success and we are proud to deliver best-in-class payment technology and software solutions. Join our dynamic team and make your mark on the payments technology landscape of tomorrow.

Role Overview

The Portfolio Manager will be responsible for managing and overseeing the portfolio of strategic initiatives within the Global Payments sector. This position will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful planning, governance, and delivery of key projects, while optimizing capacity and resources to meet business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Portfolio Oversight: Manage and prioritize the portfolio of initiatives, ensuring alignment with Global Payments’ strategic objectives and business priorities.

• Capacity Management: Collaborate with the team to assess resource availability, ensuring that the right resources are allocated to the right initiatives at the right time. Responsible for gathering the level of effort estimate for capacity management.

• Governance & Process: Oversee governance processes to ensure consistent project delivery and adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a liaison between stakeholders, business units, and project teams across the globe to provide updates, manage expectations, and address any concerns.

• Risk & Issue Management: Proactively identify risks and issues within the portfolio, developing mitigation strategies and solutions to ensure successful project delivery.

• Reporting & Analytics: Partnering with PMO and Business Units to create and maintain regular reports on portfolio status, resource utilization, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to inform leadership and other stakeholders.

• Ensure strategic alignment with OKRs: Assess portfolio benefits realization to ensure strategic goals are achieved

• Continuous Improvement: Lead efforts to improve processes and best practices within the Portfolio & Capacity Management function to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. Act as change agent to promote adherence and maturity of Portfolio Management Practices and Governance

• Special Assignments: Perform duties as tasked which may be time sensitive and confidential in nature.

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven experience (6+ years) in portfolio management or project management, preferably in the financial services, payments, or technology sectors.

• C1 English: Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

• Strong understanding of portfolio and capacity management principles, including resource allocation and prioritization.

• Understanding, assist in defining and evaluating business cases, ROIs

• Experience with project management tools (e.g., Planview, Microsoft Project, JIRA).

• Familiarity with governance frameworks and standards in project delivery (Agile).

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to manage complex situations and make data-driven decisions.

• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.

• Fluency in English is required; proficiency in additional languages is a plus.

Desired Skills

• High volume payment transaction processing environments and products

• Experience working in an Agile environment.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

• Familiarity with cloud implementation and digital transformation projects.

• Strong leadership and team collaboration skills

• Exposure, understanding and or experience with the Product ways of Working (PWOW)

Education

• Minimum of Bachelor’s or Master’s degree preferred (in Business, Finance, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field) or equivalent experience

• Agile methodology certification like SAFe Lean Portfolio Management (LPM 6.0) Certification is a plus

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to be part of a global leader in payment technology and support international product.

• Be a foundational team member in our new Poland location shaping culture and future growth from the ground up.

• Work within a dynamic, cross-functional team focused on driving transformation and innovation.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and career progression.

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