Project Portfolio Management (PPM) Lead Full-time Job

Responsibilities:

Ensuring the effective and efficient functioning of the project portfolio.

Defining and implementing project portfolio management (PPM) strategies.

Evaluating and selecting projects for inclusion in the portfolio, based on alignment with strategic goals.

Conducting portfolio-level risk assessment and mitigation planning.

Defining portfolio-level KPIs and metrics.

Managing resource allocation across projects in the portfolio.

Defining the organization's project management methodologies, standards, and processes.

Building the organization's capabilities, i.e. delivering training on project management, and managing the career development of the staff in project management roles.

Coaching project teams on effective project management practices.

Maintaining a thorough understanding of the organization's strategy and portfolio of programs and projects.

Understanding industry best practices and ensure they are incorporated into PPM.

Coaching on program management and project portfolio planning to identify synergies in costs, systems, and outcomes

Monitoring project risks and develop mitigation strategies.

Identifying opportunities to improve PMO policies, processes, and standards

Working closely with key stakeholders and cross functional teams to implement and champion PMO.

Preparing and presenting project portfolio reports to stakeholders, including executive management.

Implementing tools and systems for portfolio management, including project tracking, risk management, and reporting.

Managing contracts and relationships with external service providers involved in project portfolio management.

Ensuring compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies.

Required Experience and Qualifications:

Education: Master’s Degree in economics, finance, engineering or information technology, business administration

Experience: Minimum 5-7 years of relevant experience in a PMO position, Proven experience in leading project teams. Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP) certificate

Languages: Azerbaijani (native), English (fluent), Russian (preferable)

Skills: Strong experience in leading PMO team and/or relevant stakeholders to meet or exceed performance targets and established standards; Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills

Experience in managing different tools on project/portfolio management and collaboration such as MS Project, Clarity or similar is a plus;

Pasha Holding is a Baku-based investment group employing over 13,000 people through its subsidiaries including PASHA Bank, PASHA Insurance, PASHA Life Insurance, PASHA Travel and other companies operating in construction, property development, tourism and other sectors.