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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Portfolio Manager - PMO & IT Governance (m-f-d) - **Company:** Forest Stewardship Council - **Location:** Bonn, Germany (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Systems Engineering, Asana, Microsoft Azure, Information Systems, Data Auditing, Decision Support Systems, IT Management, Microsoft Project, Power BI, Tools for Reporting - **Published:** May 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://de.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=1d5495b474aca3c9 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Systems engineering?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * 5+ years of experience in project and/or portfolio management within technology/IT environments. * Demonstrated ability to manage a technology portfolio, including prioritization, dependency and risk management, and benefit/value tracking. * Strong financial and analytical skills for portfolio performance (cost, value, risk, delivery) and resource capacity planning. * Proficiency with portfolio and reporting tools (e.g., a PPM solution such as MS Project/Project Online or equivalent, ClickUp/Azure DevOps, and Power BI/Excel for dashboards). * Solid understanding of project/portfolio governance frameworks and the ability to implement standards across teams. * Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills, including presenting to senior leadership. * High attention to detail with a disciplined approach to data quality and reporting accuracy. * Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience. ## Description The Portfolio Manager - PMO & IT Governance is responsible for establishing and leading the organization's Portfolio Management practice, ensuring technology initiatives are strategically aligned, effectively prioritized, and successfully delivered. This is a hands-on role focused on designing and implementing portfolio frameworks, governance, and best practices, while actively managing the portfolio end-to-end. Responsibilities include defining portfolio structures, prioritization criteria, and performance metrics; overseeing execution, risks, and outcomes; and enabling transparent, data-driven decision-making. Working across the Technology & Information Unit and with stakeholders organization-wide, the role strengthens governance, supports strategic planning and resource prioritization, and drives continuous improvement of portfolio processes. Through structured oversight and execution, this role enhances the delivery of technology initiatives and contributes to advancing the organization's mission. Main Roles & Responsibilities Portfolio Performance Management * Monitor and steer portfolio performance across cost, value, risk, and delivery. * Ensure the completeness and currency of project and portfolio reporting. * Validate portfolio-level reporting and notify senior leadership of availability. * Present accurate views of project progress, health, risks, and ongoing challenges. * Manage portfolio and project processes to maximize throughput of selected projects. Strategic Portfolio Alignment & Prioritization * Align and prioritize the portfolio with organizational strategic objectives. * Support prioritization based on impact, strategic value, and resource availability. * Assist business and technology leaders in articulating and shaping new project ideas (intake). * Forecast future resource capacity and report on current resource utilization. Cross-Initiative Dependency & Risk Management * Identify, assess, and manage dependencies and risks across initiatives. * Coordinate mitigations and escalations, integrating impacts into portfolio decisions. PMO Development & Project Governance * Strengthen project management standards, methodologies, and governance across the portfolio. * Establish clear processes for intake, prioritization, reporting, and evaluation. * Provide guidance and support to project managers and ensure consistent documentation and performance tracking. IT Governance & Decision Support * Support governance for technology investments and project approvals. * Prepare portfolio reports, dashboards, and briefings for leadership decisions. * Facilitate governance meetings and ensure follow-up on decisions and actions. * Contribute to the continuous improvement of governance and strategic planning practices. Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement * Work closely with technology leaders, project managers, and business stakeholders to ensure alignment and transparency. * Facilitate cross-functional collaboration between technology teams and business units. * Represent the PMO in steering committees and PMO forums; promote portfolio and project management best practices. ## Related Videos - [Navigating the Corporate Jungle: Life as a Developer in a large Company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/621-navigating-the-corporate-jungle-life-as-a-developer-in-a-large-company) - [A walkthrough on Responsible AI Frameworks and Case Studies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/509-a-walkthrough-on-responsible-ai-frameworks-and-case-studies) - [A Founder's Journey : From Startup Chaos to Purposeful Growth](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1926-a-founder-s-journey-from-startup-chaos-to-purposeful-growth) - [Beyond Dashboards: Fixing Text-to-SQL with Semantic RAG](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2036-beyond-dashboards-fixing-text-to-sql-with-semantic-rag) - [Transforming Task Management: Integrating Camunda with Scalable Frontend Solutions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1433-transforming-task-management-integrating-camunda-with-scalable-frontend-solutions) - [Give Your LLMs a Left Brain](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1160-give-your-llms-a-left-brain) ## Related Articles - [Best Companies to Work For in Germany: Top 25 Companies in 2023 ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/33-best-companies-to-work-for-in-germany-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [Best Companies to Work For in Berlin: Top 14 Companies in 2023 ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/188-best-companies-to-work-for-in-berlin-top-14-companies-in-2023) - [Finding Jobs in Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/375-finding-jobs-in-germany) - [The Biggest German Tech Companies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/424-the-biggest-german-tech-companies) - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers) - [Best Coding Boot Camps in Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/237-best-coding-boot-camps-in-germany)