IT PMO Manager

Recruitment for

We are looking for an experienced IT PMO Manager to lead and develop the project management function within a well-established IT organization in the distribution sector.

Technologies we use

Expected

• Jira
• Confluence
• PowerShell

Optional

• Pandas
• SQL

Your responsibilities

• Lead and develop the IT PMO function, including standards, processes, tools and ways of working.
• Manage and coordinate the IT project portfolio, including prioritization, resource allocation and dependencies.
• Ensure projects are aligned with business objectives and IT strategy.
• Monitor project schedules, budgets, resources, risks and key performance indicators.
• Prepare portfolio reports, dashboards and management information for senior leadership and project committees.
• Identify cross-project risks, dependencies and issues and support their resolution.
• Establish and maintain consistent project governance, documentation and decision-making processes.
• Support Project Managers through mentoring, coaching, training and development of project management capabilities.
• Oversee project budgeting, forecasting and effective allocation of IT resources.
• Work closely with business and corporate functions including Finance, HR, Procurement, Logistics, Trade, Transport, Retail and other operational areas.
• Support decision-making related to IT investments and project priorities.
• Lead project reviews and lessons learned, assessing business value and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Develop a professional internal customer experience around IT change and project delivery.

Our requirements

• 5-7+ years of experience in IT Project Management, including at least 2-3 years in a PMO, PMO Lead or Lead Project Manager role.
• Proven experience managing an IT project portfolio and/or building or developing a PMO function.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies such as PMI, PRINCE2 and Agile.
• Experience with project governance, portfolio reporting, KPIs, budgets, risks and resource management.
• Strong strategic and analytical thinking, with the ability to manage a complex project environment.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and negotiation skills, including experience working with senior management and project sponsors.
• Leadership experience and the ability to develop Project Managers and project management capabilities across an organization.
• Experience with tools such as MS Project, Jira, Confluence and Power BI.
• Very good English - minimum B2+.
• Higher education in IT, project management, economics, systems engineering or a related field.

Optional

• PMP, PRINCE2 Practitioner, AgilePM or SAFe certification.
• Experience with digital transformation and integration projects, such as ERP, CRM, e-commerce or B2B platforms.
• Knowledge of ITIL, TOGAF or enterprise architecture.
• Experience with business analysis and strategic evaluation of IT projects.
• Experience in a corporate or international environment.
• Knowledge of SQL.
• Experience in the distribution sector.

What we offer

• Salary 16 000 - 20 000 PLN gross monthly.
• Hybrid working model - typically 3 days per week from the Katowice office, with flexibility to discuss the arrangement.
• Modern office and parking facilities.
• Co-financing of Medicover private medical care.
• Access to Medicover Sport.
• Option to join a group life insurance plan.
• Holiday and leisure benefits, including co-financing for stays at Hotel Belweder in Ustroń / Villa Belweder in Zakopane or organized holidays.
• Co-financing of children's holidays.
• Christmas vouchers and Christmas gifts for employees' children.
• Housing loans.
• Discounts on the company's own-brand products.
• If you are ready to take on this role in Katowice, we encourage you to apply.