Job Title:

IT Project Portfolio Specialist (Support Functions Domain) Client:

MSC CRUISES Location:

Metropolitan City of Naples, Italy Job Category:

Other EU work permit required:

Yes Job Reference:

c9fd33a717e7 Job Views:

9 Posted:

02.03.2025 Expiry Date:

16.04.2025 Job Description:

JOB PURPOSE MSC Cruises, the 3rd largest cruise operator globally, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced

IT Project Portfolio Specialist

within the Support Functions domain, specifically ERP, Supply Chain, HR and Guest Services. You'll play a pivotal role in streamlining IT portfolio management activities from end-to-end, ensuring a centralized and consolidated view for project governing authorities,



facilitating informed decision-making processes. Your involvement will be integral to the global implementation and execution of the IT portfolio management framework. You'll act as a crucial liaison between IT Portfolio Managers and their IT Program counterparts, overseeing the delivery of necessary components across various IT application, integration, and infrastructure levels to effectively enable Support Functions solutions. Reporting directly to the IT Project Portfolio and Risk Manager and collaborating with the Support Functions team and IT project stakeholders (including IT PMOs and PMs), your expertise will be instrumental in enhancing the overall efficiency of the IT project portfolio. Candidates with prior experience in IT PMO and PM roles, particularly those skilled in managing complex Support Functions projects, will be highly valued. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES Facilitate strategic planning and governance meetings to ensure alignment with organizational objectives and the Support Functions domain's priorities. Collect and challenge Program or Project Initiation Requests and Business Cases to enhance quality and assign candidate investments to specific portfolios. Support the communication of strategy within the organization, ensuring clarity and understanding. Centralize resource demand and supply data, meticulously identifying gaps and over-allocations, and maintain a comprehensive Portfolio Repository for decision-making. Gather, manage, and analyze macro-level information pertaining to programs and projects,



contributing to insightful portfolio analysis and the development of management dashboards tailored to the Support Functions landscape. Assist Support Functions Portfolio Manager and Portfolio Steering Committee in their portfolio management activities, providing necessary support and insights. Drive improvements in portfolio, program, and project management processes and artifacts to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. Ensure adherence to established methodologies across all programs and projects, exercising oversight to maintain compliance and quality benchmarks. Issue governance directives to Program and Project Managers, collaborating closely to refine processes, methodologies, and tools that underpin portfolio management. Propose enhancements to the portfolio framework to the Portfolio Manager, driving continuous improvement in IT portfolio management practices. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field. Professional certification in project, program, or portfolio management or equivalent. Fluency in English; additional European language proficiency is advantageous. 3+ years of experience in complex IT project and program management, preferably in a management consulting capacity. Solid experience in IT PMO or PM roles, managing multi-year, multi-million-dollar projects in parallel. Proficiency in IT project portfolio management tools. Good communication and collaboration skills,



with the ability to interact effectively with stakeholders at all levels. Strong analytical skills and strategic thinking, with a track record of delivering creative solutions to business challenges. Ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders and vendors.

#J-18808-Ljbffr