Program and Portfolio Manager - Gorinchem, Nederland - Damen Shipyards Group

Damen Shipyards Group
Damen Shipyards Group
Geverifieerd bedrijf
Gorinchem, Nederland

2 weken geleden

Daan Van den Berg

Geplaatst door:

Daan Van den Berg

werver van beBee
Beschrijving

ABOUT US:


Family owned business
Damen Shipyards Group has been in operation for over ninety years and offers maritime solutions worldwide, through design, shipbuilding, ship repair and related services.

Damen operates 36 shipyards in 18 countries.

We offer direct employment to more than 12,000 colleagues, bringing together a total production value of 2,5 billion euros and delivering 143 ships in 2023.

The digital goal of Damen is ambitious: In Damen's four strategic pillars tech and Digital are key drivers:


  • Excel in Customer Experience: At Damen we believe in improving total customer experience. This increase will result in client loyalty and trust which again will fulfil our business goals in terms of new and existing business.
-
Sustainability: "Our ambition is to be the most sustainable maritime solutions provider. We will build our ship cradle-to-cradle and operate them emission-free." We will deliver solutions that leave a positive impact on the environment and society, ensuring our sustainable growth and increasing new revenue streams.
-
Digitalization is key for our ambitions to deliver maritime reliability and increasingly autonomous capabilities. Digitalization is an important theme in our products, our business model and our business operations
-
Operational Excellence is about Continuous improvement, constant quality and focus on efficiency over the complete value chain. It is our goal to grow further towards a process driven organization, maximize client value and minimize waste.


THE ROLE:

Reporting to the Chief Digital Officer you have to ensure transparent communication on program progress, challenges, and results.

You work in close collaboration with the Chief Digital Officer to align the IT modernization strategy with the broader digital goals of the organization.


As a successor of an interim Program & Portfolio Manager it is important to ensure a seamlessly integrate into the existing program and take over ongoing initiatives.

Evaluate the current status, identify any gaps, and implement appropriate measures to ensure program continuity.


KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:


Program and Portfolio Management:


  • Develop and manage a detailed program and portfolio roadmap.
  • Identify strategic goals and define key performance indicators (KPIs) for the program

Stakeholder Management:


  • Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders at various organizational levels.
  • Effectively communicate progress, risks, and outcomes to the leadership team and other involved parties.

Budget and Resource Management:


  • Responsible for program budget management.
  • Optimize resource allocation and ensure maximum efficiency.

Risk Management:


  • Identify, assess, and manage risks that may impact the program's success.
  • Implement strategies to reduce or eliminate risks.

Technological Modernization:


  • Collaborate with technical teams to ensure modernization aligns with business objectives.

Reporting and Evaluation:


  • Prepare regular progress reports and evaluations for the leadership team.
  • Continuously monitor performance and adjust the strategy as needed.

Complex Integration and Architecture Challenges:


  • Collaborate with Enterprise and system architects to ensure architecture meets established standards and future organizational needs.

Demarcation and Change Management:


  • Define clear demarcation points within the program to clarify responsibilities of different teams and stakeholders.
  • Ensure effective change management strategies to minimize resistance and ensure a smooth transition to the modernized IT platforms.

Collaboration with Different Disciplines:


  • Facilitate close collaboration and alignment among various disciplines, including business stakeholders, IT teams, architects and change managers.
  • Organize regular meetings and workshops to foster synergy and proactively address issues

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:


SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:


  • More than 15 years of relevant work experience;
  • Minimum of a bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Digital Technology, Business Administration);
  • Experience and leading complex digital implementation projects within a technologydriven organization;
  • Knowledge of the manufacturing industry;
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage various stakeholders.

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:


  • Effective team leadership to manage diverse groups and individuals;
  • Strong oral and written communication;
  • The ability to understand business objectives and translate them into IT implementation strategies;
  • Analytical thinking to identify, analyze, and solve problems;
  • The ability to set measurable goals and ensure the team achieves them;
  • Focus on achieving project objectives and delivering value to the organization;
  • Strong organizational sensitivity and leadership skills;
  • The ability to remain calm under pressure and in stressful situation;.
  • Team player
Meer banen van Damen Shipyards Group
Bekijk alle vacatures van Damen Shipyards Group