Portfolio Manager

Who we are

Phinest is a Belgian Management Consulting firm providing tailor-made services for Bel20 and Bel20-like companies.

We are a human-sized organisation working with a broad portfolio of clients in various sectors (Utilities, Pharmaceutical, Banking & Insurance, Retail, Transport, Public, Telecom).

Based on a holistic approach, our objective is to implement our client's strategic Projects and Programs and to ensure their business efficiency.

We strive for excellence through 6 essential Values: Quality, Cohesion, Honesty, Balance, Respect, and Openness.

Our mission is to create a unique experience where the most talented people and strategic projects magnify together. We are a human-centered organisation that believes in our people.

Position: Portfolio Manager

As a Project Portfolio Manager at Phinest, you will be responsible for overseeing and optimizing project portfolios. You will play a key role in managing finances, human resources, demand, and project performance, while ensuring effective governance and prioritization solutions. You will work closely with various stakeholders to ensure the achievement of the client's strategic objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Financial/Budget Management: Oversee and optimize project budgets to ensure efficient use of financial resources.
• Human Resource/Capacity Management: Coordinate human resource capacity and effectively allocate resources to projects.
• Demand Management: Evaluate and prioritize project requests to align initiatives with strategic objectives.
• Performance Management: Implement reporting systems and dashboards (using PowerBI), collect and analyze data to assess project performance.
• Prioritization Solutions: Develop and implement prioritization solutions to ensure that the most important projects are completed first.
• Governance: Design governance structures, establish rules, and facilitate meetings for effective project management.
• Tooling: Utilize and optimize portfolio management tools such as Planisware and Planview to enhance project management.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Master Degree.
• 5+ years of experience as Portfolio Manager or as PMO (must have in a consulting environment).
• Excellent financial and budget management skills.
• Strong human resource management skills and the ability to manage team capacity.
• Advanced data analysis skills and experience using reporting tools (PowerBI).
• Ability to design and implement effective prioritization solutions.
• Experience with portfolio management tools.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fluent in French and English, Dutch is an asset.

What we offer:

Our focus is to develop a long-term collaboration with our talented consultants. Therefore we invest in our people as of day one to support them into a blossoming career within Phinest.

Our Talent Management Services department (a.k.a TMS) is designed and fully dedicated to the development and well-being of our employees.

We also offer:

• A company culture focused on well-being
• A wide range of trainings and career development opportunities (certification, practical training)
• A collaborative, dynamic and fulfilling working atmosphere with a supportive and collaborative team
• The opportunity to work with a fast-growing firm and talented people
• A competitive remuneration package with fringe benefits
• Hybrid workplace: combination of home office and on-site

Join us to make an impact together! Apply now!