IT Project Manager - IT PMO

About the role

The IT Project Manager – IT PMO position at TenCate is aimed at supporting the TenCate IT PMO function. This role involves managing a variety of projects, collaborating with different teams, and overseeing the implementation and deployment of business transformation software.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee a variety of business application projects from start to finish, including planning, coordinating teams, managing budgets, and driving progress
• Manage implementation and deployment of enterprise software solutions across the organization
• Support technical onboarding of newly acquired companies and integration into TenCate systems
• Cook up internal resources, external partners, IT staff, and end users throughout project lifecycles

Collaboration & Stakeholder Management

• Communicate effectively with stakeholders across business units and IT teams
• Provide support and foster collaboration among cross-functional teams
• Work closely with international IT colleagues to ensure alignment on global initiatives

Risk Management & Quality Assurance

• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies
• Ensure delivery of high-quality solutions aligned with business objectives
• Conduct post-mortem reviews and support continuous improvement initiatives

Reporting & Documentation

• Maintain project documentation and ensure adherence to project governance standards
• Deliver updates and presentations on project status to leadership and stakeholders
• Utilize project tools, including Azure DevOps, to manage workflows and documentation

Continuous Improvement

• Stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies
• Propose process improvements and contribute to adoption of best practices within the IT PMO
• Support standardization of project management processes across entities

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of proven experience as a Project Manager within the software development or IT industry
• Experience managing Microsoft Business Central, Salesforce, and Power BI implementations or upgrades
• Experience working within a global IT organization managing technical and business transformation projects
• Experience using Azure DevOps to manage projects
• Experience working with both Waterfall and Agile methodologies
• Strong understanding of project governance techniques and attributes
• Strong understanding of business consulting, change management, and IT governance concepts
• Strong communication, collaboration, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Strong writing skills and attention to detail
• Able to manage multiple projects with competing priorities and deadlines
• Able to travel up to 25%

Preferred

• Familiarity with enterprise solutions, with a strong focus on the Microsoft technology stack, specifically Business Central
• Experience supporting cross-functional IT software initiatives across ERP, CRM, and Business Intelligence platforms