Portfolio Manager – PMO & IT Governance (m-f-d)

The Scope

At FSC, we believe that responsible forest management requires strong systems, effective governance, and strategic alignment across global operations. Technology and digital solutions play an increasingly important role in enabling transparency, traceability, and impact across forest value chains.

The Technology & Information Unit at FSC is a key innovation driver shaping the future of sustainable forestry. The unit develops digital platforms, data systems, and technological solutions that strengthen FSC’s certification ecosystem and global sustainability impact. Through strong portfolio management, governance, and strategic planning, the T&I Unit ensures that technology investments are aligned with FSC’s mission and deliver meaningful value to the organization and its global network.

Role PurposeThe Portfolio Manager – PMO & IT Governance is responsible for establishing and leading the organization’s Portfolio Management practice, ensuring technology initiatives are strategically aligned, effectively prioritized, and successfully delivered. This is a hands-on role focused on designing and implementing portfolio frameworks, governance, and best practices, while actively managing the portfolio end-to-end. Responsibilities include defining portfolio structures, prioritization criteria, and performance metrics; overseeing execution, risks, and outcomes; and enabling transparent, data-driven decision-making. Working across the Technology & Information Unit and with stakeholders organization-wide, the role strengthens governance, supports strategic planning and resource prioritization, and drives continuous improvement of portfolio processes. Through structured oversight and execution, this role enhances the delivery of technology initiatives and contributes to advancing the organization’s mission.

Main Roles & Responsibilities

Portfolio Performance Management

• Monitor and steer portfolio performance across cost, value, risk, and delivery.
• Ensure the completeness and currency of project and portfolio reporting.
• Validate portfolio-level reporting and notify senior leadership of availability.
• Present accurate views of project progress, health, risks, and ongoing challenges.
• Manage portfolio and project processes to maximize throughput of selected projects.

Strategic Portfolio Alignment & Prioritization

• Align and prioritize the portfolio with organizational strategic objectives.
• Support prioritization based on impact, strategic value, and resource availability.
• Assist business and technology leaders in articulating and shaping new project ideas (intake).
• Forecast future resource capacity and report on current resource utilization.

Cross‑Initiative Dependency & Risk Management

• Identify, assess, and manage dependencies and risks across initiatives.
• Coordinate mitigations and escalations, integrating impacts into portfolio decisions.

PMO Development & Project Governance

• Strengthen project management standards, methodologies, and governance across the portfolio.
• Establish clear processes for intake, prioritization, reporting, and evaluation.
• Provide guidance and support to project managers and ensure consistent documentation and performance tracking.

IT Governance & Decision Support

• Support governance for technology investments and project approvals.
• Prepare portfolio reports, dashboards, and briefings for leadership decisions.
• Facilitate governance meetings and ensure follow‑up on decisions and actions.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of governance and strategic planning practices.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Work closely with technology leaders, project managers, and business stakeholders to ensure alignment and transparency.
• Facilitate cross‑functional collaboration between technology teams and business units.
• Represent the PMO in steering committees and PMO forums; promote portfolio and project management best practices.

Your profile

• 5+ years of experience in project and/or portfolio management within technology/IT environments.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a technology portfolio, including prioritization, dependency and risk management, and benefit/value tracking.
• Strong financial and analytical skills for portfolio performance (cost, value, risk, delivery) and resource capacity planning.
• Proficiency with portfolio and reporting tools (e.g., a PPM solution such as MS Project/Project Online or equivalent, ClickUp/Azure DevOps, and Power BI/Excel for dashboards).
• Solid understanding of project/portfolio governance frameworks and the ability to implement standards across teams.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills, including presenting to senior leadership.
• High attention to detail with a disciplined approach to data quality and reporting accuracy.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Systems, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.

Why us?

• Benefit from cross-cultural collaboration and networking opportunities by being part of FSC global community of 400+ forest stewards.
• Benefit from work-life balance with our hybrid working structure.
• 30 vacation days yearly.
• Regional transportation ticket.
• Celebrate together festivals from different cultures.
• Once a year in-person get together with the global FSC staff.

The Fine Print

Location: Bonn, Germany OR Remote
Working Hours: Full time - 40 hours per week.
Duration of Employment: Temporary contract - 2 years (extension possible, subject to satisfactory performance)
Starting Date: As soon as possible.

How to Apply
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Please apply via our website by submitting your CV in English. Please do not send any photos of yourself.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

For FSC, inclusiveness and diversity are important values. As such, we welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds and are entirely committed to consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age and disability.

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About us

Welcome to FSC!

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is a globally recognized non-profit organization at the forefront of promoting sustainable forestry. With over 150 million hectares of certified forests and a trusted reputation among NGOs, consumers, and businesses, FSC is leading the way in ensuring the long-term health and resilience of the world’s forests.