IT Projects Portfolio Manager

**Company Description**
SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over **2,500 laboratories and business facilities** across 115 countries, supported by a team of **99,500 dedicated professionals**with over 145 years of service excellence.

We are embarking on a **global ERP transformation program**, migrating multiple legacy systems into a unified Oracle-based platform. As **IT Projects Portfolio Manager (FIS)**, you will oversee and coordinate a **portfolio of 20-25 concurrent IT and Finance-related projects**, ensuring alignment with SGS’s global strategy, optimal use of resources, and delivery of business value.

The **IT Projects Portfolio Manager** will oversee a portfolio of IT and Finance-related initiatives, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, efficient resource allocation, and delivery of business value. This role combines **portfolio governance, stakeholder management, and leadership** with the ability to provide **hands-on support** for critical projects.

Working closely with project managers and senior stakeholders, the Portfolio Manager will monitor progress, resolve issues, and deliver clear executive reporting.

**Key Initiatives May Include**:

- Migration from legacy ERPs to Oracle ERP
- Treasury and finance systems replacement
- Credit card platform migration
- Electronic invoicing implementations
- Data cleansing & governance initiatives
- Onboarding new legal entities following acquisitions
- Major infrastructure transitions supporting ERP (e.g., middleware to NGI Azure)

**Key Responsibilities**
- Lead a portfolio of **20-25 ERP and Finance-related IT projects**, ensuring alignment with SGS’s global transformation strategy.
- Evaluate, prioritize, and track projects based on value, risk, and capacity.
- Provide portfolio-level governance, KPIs, and executive reporting.
- Facilitate steering committees and approval boards.
- Identify and mitigate risks, interdependencies, and resourcing challenges.
- Collaborate with IT, Finance, and business stakeholders globally.
- Implement and refine portfolio management frameworks and best practices.
- Provide hands-on support for high-impact initiatives when required.

**Qualifications**
- Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Business, or related field.
- 5+ years’ experience in IT project, program, or portfolio management.
- Proven track record in **large-scale ERP transformation (Oracle strongly preferred)**.
- Experience coordinating **20+ concurrent projects** across multiple regions or functions.
- Strong understanding of IT governance and delivery frameworks.
- ** Hands-on experience with multiple methodologies**: Agile, Waterfall, hybrid delivery models.
- ** Certifications such as PMI-PMP, PMI-ACP (Agile Certified Practitioner), PRINCE2, or SAFe are highly valued.**:

- Skilled in portfolio governance, KPI tracking, and benefits realization.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and conflict resolution skills.
- Familiarity with Oracle and Finance systems is a plus.
- Proficiency in project management tools (Microsoft Project, ServiceNow, etc.).

**Additional Information** Why SGS?**
- Join a globally recognized and stable company, a leader in the Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) industry.
- Enjoy a flexible schedule and a hybrid work model.
- Access continuous learning opportunities through SGS University and Campus.
- Collaborate in a multinational environment with colleagues from various continents.
- Benefit from a comprehensive benefits platform.