Project Portfolio Manager

About Us

ERGO Technology & Services S.A. (ET&S S.A.) was established in January 2021 following the integration of ERGO Digital IT and Atena into one entity, leveraging both companies’ strengths and best practices. As a part of ERGO Technology & Services Management AG, the technology holding of ERGO Group AG, we support millions of internal and external customers with state-of-the-art IT solutions to everyday problems.

In October 2022, ET&S S.A. expanded its scope of operations by creating a Business Services unit to contribute in a new way to the growth of ERGO’s business. Acting as a co-partner and internal consultant, it adds non-IT value and supports the development of the entire ERGO Group, currently offering skills in reporting, analysis, actuarial, and input management. We are committed to fostering innovation and meeting the evolving needs of our clients worldwide.

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About the role

The Project Portfolio Manager (focus: Risk Management) is a global IT governance role overseeing the whole IT portfolio of Group Technology projects across ERGO and Munich Re. It provides services to various stakeholders at the senior management and board member levels, monitors the progress of the IT portfolio, sets governance boundaries, and consequently improves the company’s capability to deliver projects by providing guidance and coaching.

In this role, you will oversee project risk frameworks through the whole portfolio to identify risks for the organization across multiple towers (units) and find ways to reduce those risks through planning and problem-solving.

How you will get the job done

• applying of risk management standards
• executing regular aggregated risk views on portfolio level
• aligning with IRM (Integrated Risk Management) on project and portfolio risks as well as risk framework methodology
• driving functional requirements for PPM systems in use in order to facilitate risk reporting and tracking on both project/program and portfolio level; defining project portfolio reports in the risk area
• ensuring risk framework awareness and training for the relevant employees, project managers, department heads
• collaborating with stakeholders (Tower Portfolio Managers) from all solution delivery towers; coordination of reporting to the Board and senior managers
• standardizing and unifying of risk project management methods considering the organization of work in the new tools
• verifying the consistency and adequacy of data on a global level

Skills and experience you will need

• fluency in English
• knowledge of standards and methodologies related to project management
• experience as a Portfolio, Project, Product or Risk Manager
• analytical, communication, negotiation and presentation skills
• sound methodological skills and experience in the application of risk management processes
• excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to present facts in a comprehensible and concise manner; convincing and confident board / MD level communication
• ability to define information needs and to design report layouts
• resistance to stress and ability to work under time pressure
• proven attention to detail and quality
• advanced knowledge of Office package
• “can-do” attitude, friendly, outgoing personality
• willingness to travel (up to 10%)

Nice to have

• knowledge of Polish and/or German language is a plus
• practical knowledge of project management tools (eg. Clarity, MS Project)
• basic understanding of databases, advanced Excel skills (Power Query, VBA)
• experience in the (re)insurance (or regulated) and/or IT industry
• practical experience working in an international, multicultural environment

Perks & Benefits

Let's be healthy

Medical package, sports card, and numerous sports sections – these are some of the benefits that help our employees stay in good shape.

Let's be balanced

Work-life balance is a key aspect of a healthy workplace. We offer our employees flexible working hours, a confidential employee assistant program, as well as the possibility of remote working. However, staying at home with our in-office gaming room and dog-friendly office in Warsaw won’t be easy.

Let's be smart

We organize numerous workshops and training courses. Thanks to hackathons and meetups, our specialists share their expertise with others. Additionally, we have a wide range of digital learning platforms and language courses.

Let's be responsible

Each year, we participate in several CSR activities, during which, together with our colleagues, we do our best to create a better future.

Let's be fun

Company-wide bike races and soccer matches, film marathons in our cinema room or other engaging team-building activities – we got it covered!

Let's be diverse

Every team member is valued, regardless of gender, nationality, religious beliefs, disability, age, and sexual orientation or identity. Your qualifications, experience, and mindset are our greatest benefit!