Manager Global IT Enterprise Portfolio and PMO
Job description
At Billerud we believe that when we have tomorrow in mind, we will do our very best today. It is thanks to our employees that we are a world-leading company within the field of renewable paper and packaging materials. Do you want to realize your true value and work for a sustainable tomorrow? Join us!
We are now looking for a Manager Global IT Enterprise Portfolio and PMO
Are you passionate about driving strategic IT projects and optimizing portfolio management? We are looking for an Manager Global IT Enterprise Portfolio and PMO to lead and enhance our IT project portfolio across Billerud Europe and North America. In this key role, you will ensure projects align with business objectives and optimize project management practices across the organization.
You be responsible for managing project pipeline demand, project governance, approvals, and status reviews. Additionally, you will oversee a small team and lead both internal and external project managers, ensuring that processes are continuously improved, simplified, effectively communicated, and well understood across the enterprise. As a key driver of change management, you will ensure that portfolio management and project delivery processes are adopted and followed throughout the organization.
You will be part of our newly created Global IT Governance organisation and report to the Director Global IT Governance. This role is located in Solna, Stockholm Sweden and requires some travel (5–10%) within Europe and North America.
Your main tasks will be:
- IT Project Demand & Portfolio Management
- Governance & Project Reviews
- Project Delivery & Execution
- Process Improvement & Simplification
- Change Management & Stakeholder Communication
- Team Leadership & Development
At Billerud, we put Safety First. Together we take great pride in our responsibility to contribute to a safe work environment. Please read more about our Safety First initiative here.
Qualifications
To succeed in this position, we believe you have:
- Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, Industrial engineering or a related field.
- 10+ years of experience in enterprise portfolio management, project management, or governance – preferably within the manufacturing industry.
- Deep expertise in IT portfolio and project management best practices.
- Strong track record in overseeing large, complex IT project portfolios.
- Solid experience in business project development, planning, budgeting, forecasting, and business case analysis.
- Hands-on experience in developing and implementing IT solutions.
- Leadership experience.
- Experience with change management and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Preferred certifications: PMP, PPS, ITIL, PM3 or equivalent.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills in English.
Personal qualities
For us, personality is important. To succeed in this position, we believe you are analytical and strategic leader with strong communication skills who can engage and influence stakeholders at all levels. You excel at conveying complex topics clearly, leading effective collaborations, and driving impact across the organization. With strong project management abilities, a business-focused mindset, and a process-oriented approach, you navigate multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Your problem-solving skills and adaptability enable you to thrive in evolving business conditions.
Our values are central in our business and we believe that you recognize yourself in: We care for each other and We do what we say!
Contact
If you want to know more about the role you are welcome to contact David Michaud, recruiting Manager, Director Global IT Governance, david.michaud@billerud.com.
If you want to know more about the recruitment process you are welcome to contact Alice Lundberg, Talent Acquisition Partner, alice.lundberg@billerud.com
Application information
Welcome with your application no later than March 2nd. Selection may be conducted on an ongoing basis.
Billerud is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and candidates.
Why us?
- Want to be part a key player in a newly created global IT organization?
- An opportunity to contribute to a more sustainable future.
- Development and career opportunities.
- Performance-based bonus, occupational pension and a number of different benefits according to company policy.
- Opportunity to hybrid working according to company standard.
Our recruitment process will contain: Interviews, recruitment test, references, alcohol- & drug tests and background check.
Do you want to help create a sustainable future through your work?
At Billerud, we are fully committed to reduce our and our customers carbon footprint by offering high-performance paper and packaging materials. We are convinced that the right solutions can be important tools to help fight climate change. That's why we see it as our responsibility to enable the best packaging choices, for a better tomorrow.
Our proud history in the forestry and paper industry goes back more than 150 years. Since then, we’ve grown to what we are today: a world leading company in high-performing paper and packaging materials - passionately committed to sustainability, quality, and customer value. Our materials are the basis of packaging and paper products used by millions of people around the world, 24 hours a day, all year round.
We serve customers in more than 100 countries through our three business areas Liquid Packaging Board, Paper and Paper Board. Our nine production units are located in Sweden, USA, and Finland and we have around 6,000 employees in 19 countries. Our annual turnover is approximately SEK 41.2 billion and the share is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. At Billerud we always put safety first, care for each other, and do what we say.
