IT PMO Lead

Alidhe; Town of Belgium (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car + fuel/electric card

Bonus

Group insurance

Meal vouchers

Teleworking options

Job summary

Alidhe is seeking an IT PMO Lead in the United States to manage complex IT portfolios and drive sustainable change. This role requires a candidate with a minimum of 15 years of experience in IT project management, particularly in leading portfolio and change management initiatives. The In-depth knowledge of methodologies and effective communication skills are essential for success. Alidhe offers a competitive salary package along with various benefits including a company car, performance bonuses, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience in leading IT portfolios, programs, and projects.
• Proven expertise in managing and directing complex IT portfolios.
• Experience in change management is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex IT portfolios, programs, and projects.
• Oversee the organization's IT project portfolio and align with strategic objectives.
• Identify and manage portfolio risks and balance them with returns.
• Efficiently allocate resources across projects to ensure timely delivery.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, IT or Engineering

Tools

Project management tools

Change management tools

Job description

IT PMO Lead

chez Lutosa

7900 - LEUZE-en-HAINAUT

Company Profile

Lutosa, a Belgian success story for more than 40 years! With more than 1,200 employees at 2 production sites, we produce frozen and chilled fries, potato specialities and dehydrated flakes that delight the world ?. We are present in 136 countries through 24 subsidiaries and sales offices, and proudly export 94% of our production.

At Lutosa, you are joining a family business with an international dimension where team spirit, innovation and passion for the product are at the heart of everything we do. Working with us is an opportunity to develop your skills, take on great challenges and collaborate with colleagues with diverse and exciting profiles.

Join the Lutosa adventure and be a part of our story!

Function

As an IT PMO Lead, your role is to lead and manage complex IT portfolios, programs, and projects, with a focus on driving sustainable change management and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will leverage strong experience in establishing and enhancing PMOs, leading process improvements, and optimizing portfolios to achieve business objectives. Effective communication, cross-functional collaboration, and problem-solving skills are essential for success in this role. A deep understanding of methodologies, tools, and managing diverse teams and stakeholders will be critical to deliver results.

Key Responsibilities

• IT Portfolio Management: Oversee and guide the trend of the organization’s IT project portfolio, manage the portfolio, and ensure it is aligned with the company’s strategic objectives, balanced in terms of risk and return, and composed of a diversified set of projects.

Main Tasks

• Portfolio & Program Management: Manage the IT project portfolio and ensure alignment with the organization’s strategic objectives while delivering the desired outcomes.
• Risk Management: Identify and manage portfolio risks, ensuring risk is balanced with returns.
• Project Prioritization: Prioritize projects in the portfolio based on strategic importance and organizational impact.
• Resource Allocation & Budget Management: Efficiently allocate resources across the portfolio to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the expected quality.
• Reporting & Performance Assessment: Provide accurate and regular reporting to stakeholders on portfolio status, including progress reports and risk assessments. Establish metrics and KPIs to measure the effectiveness of change initiatives and provide regular feedback.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement and innovation in IT project delivery.
• Collaboration: Work closely with stakeholders and teams to align project objectives with the organization’s overall strategy.
• Change Management: Assess the impact of proposed changes on stakeholders, business units, processes, and systems to develop targeted mitigation plans. Work directly with leaders across functions and geographies to ensure adoption and sustainability of change. Develop clear and effective communication plans to convey the purpose, nature, and benefits of changes, fostering understanding and buy-in at all levels.
• Training and Development: Collaborate with training teams to design and deliver programs that equip employees with the skills necessary to adapt to new processes or systems.

Health, Safety, Environment (HSE)

• Safety and Prevention: Ensure your own safety and that of your colleagues in accordance with company rules: • Participate in the analysis of accidents, incidents, and workplace risks • Attend mandatory training sessions • Actively contribute to the prevention policy: • Report hazards and anomalies using 'Reporting hazards' booklet • Conduct behavioral observations and report unsafe behaviors (BOS)
• Environment and Energy: Comply with environmental and energy protection rules: • Demonstrate exemplary behavior (waste sorting, discharge control, rational use of water and energy: steam, electricity, compressed air…) • Be proactive in implementing improvement measures • Report bad practices
• Quality and Food Safety: Comply with internal procedures, applicable standards (BRC, HACCP, etc.), and food safety instructions. Immediately report any situation that may compromise product safety or compliance and actively participate in corrective actions and mandatory training.

Profile

Professional Experience

• Minimum 15 years of experience in leading IT portfolios, programs, and projects, with proven expertise in managing and directing complex portfolios, programs, and projects. Experience in change management is mandatory.

Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication, analytical, presentation, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to influence and build relationships at all levels of the organization
• Proficiency in project management and change management tools
• Certifications such as PMP, PfMP, Prosci, CMQ/OE, or equivalent are an advantage

Language

• English and French

Offer

• A varied and rewarding role within a market-leading company, part of an international group (McCain)
• A pleasant working environment, in a dynamic team that is always focused on innovation
• Real opportunities for training and career development to grow your skills and build your future
• An attractive salary package, complemented by additional benefits such as: company car + fuel/electric card, representation expenses, bonus, CTT90 bonus, group and hospitalization insurance, meal vouchers, eco vouchers, teleworking, ...