Job Responsibilities
Portfolio Strategy and Planning:
- Work with IT leadership to develop a comprehensive IT portfolio strategy aligned with business goals
- Collaborate with stakeholders to identify, prioritize, and approve IT projects and programs
- Ensure portfolio alignment with company goals, risk management, and compliance requirements
Portfolio & Financial Management:
- Manage demands for the portfolio initiatives and manage them throughout their lifecycle
- Manage and monitor IT budgets (CapEx and OpEx), analyze financial performance
- Manage CARs; facilitate IRR (Internal Rate of Return) discussions; obtain necessary approvals
- Manage Purchase Orders and Statements of Work for vendors, Ensure timely payments to third parties
- Manage financials for internal KraftHeinz employees
- Manage financial forecasts and actuals
- Balance resource allocation based on available budgets, ensuring sufficient capacity to meet project needs.
- Mitigate risks on time at project and portfolio levels to prevent/minimize overspend or underspend
- Develop and maintain strong working relationships with Project Teams, PPM/Finance Team, Procurement Team and Supplier Teams to stay on track for all portfolio related tasks/activities
Governance and Performance Reporting:
- Ensure IT portfolio management practices comply with company policies, standards, and regulatory requirements
- Develop and maintain governance frameworks, processes, and procedures to support portfolio management
- Track project health and portfolio progress using key metrics, and provide regular reports to stakeholders on performance, financials, and risks
Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management:
- Lead and manage a team of IT managers; provide guidance, coaching, and development opportunities
- Foster a high-performing team culture, promoting collaboration, open communication, and transparency.
- Ensure team members have the necessary skills, training, and resources to succeed.
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders to provide visibility into the portfolio and drive informed decision-making
Required Skills & Qualifications
- A bachelor's in Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 5+ Years of proven experience in IT project management, portfolio management, or a similar role.
- Exceptional ability to analyze data, identify issues, trends, and use metrics to support strategic decision-making
- Strong understanding of various technologies and technology products
- Expertise in IT portfolio management tools and software, such as those used for project planning and financial analysis.
- Strong understanding of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall etc.) and governance frameworks.
- Strong leadership and management skills to influence and guide project teams and stakeholders.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills for collaborating with diverse teams and leadership.
- Professional certifications like Agile Certification, PMP (Project Management Professional) or PfMP (Portfolio Management Professional) can be beneficial.
Location(s)
Mexico City - Antara Tower A - 5th Floor - Local Office
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.
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What We Do
Kraft Heinz is a global food company with a delicious heritage.
With iconic and emerging food and beverage brands around the world, we deliver the best taste, fun and quality to every table we touch.
We’re on a mission to disrupt not only our own business, but the global food industry. A consumer obsession and unexpected partnerships fuel our progress as we drive innovation across every part of our company.
Around the world, our people are connected by a culture of ownership, agility and endless curiosity. We also believe in being good humans, who are working to improve our company, communities, and planet.
We’re proud of where we’ve been – and even more thrilled about where we’re headed – as we nourish the world and lead the future of food.
Why Work With Us
We believe that great people make great companies, and we’re growing something great here at Kraft Heinz.
Operating in over 20 global markets, across 9 functions, no matter your career goals, we have a seat at the table for you.
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We also believe providing a more flexible and agile model is essential in today’s workplace. A majority of our office-based employees will be able to work remotely for up to two days each week.
