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The company

This role is in our Springer Nature Technology division - a diverse group of over 700 people across our main locations in Germany, India, the Netherlands, Portugal, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

Visit group.springernature.com to learn more about who we are and what we do.

The department

Join the Portfolio & Governance Office of our CIO, where our mantra is simple yet powerful: “Do the right things. Do things right.” Our team is dedicated to building a strategic, consistent, and transparent approach to how information and technology empower our entire enterprise. We focus on two essential objectives: fostering a unified vision for IT across the organisation and ensuring our IT organisation consistently delivers value through efficiency and clarity. If you are passionate about driving meaningful change at the intersection of technology, information, and business strategy, we would love for you to be part of our mission.

The team

Join our Portfolio & Project Office (PPO) within the Portfolio & Governance Office, where we provide the essential backbone for strategic alignment and effective project execution across the organisation. This team is responsible for ensuring that our project portfolio not only meets the organisation’s immediate needs but also aligns with long-term business goals. With a focus on portfolio governance, demand management, and business outcome measurement, our team plays a central role in resource optimisation, risk management, and continuous improvement across initiatives.

In the team, you will you will help shape impactful projects from concept to execution, implementing frameworks that foster transparency, enhance decision-making, and prioritise value creation. This is a team where collaboration, innovation, and accountability come together, fostering a culture where every project aligns with our core objectives and strategic vision. By joining the PPO, you will work at the intersection of technology and business strategy, shaping initiatives that deliver tangible outcomes and propel the organisation forward.

About The Job

Job summary

Portfolio & Project Office - Your Opportunity to Shape Strategic Impact

Join our Portfolio & Project Office at Springer Nature Technology, where we provide the essential backbone for strategic alignment and effective project execution across the organisation. As part of our team, you will have the chance to drive impactful projects from concept to execution and help orchestrate the health of our wider portfolio, implementing frameworks that foster transparency, enhance decision-making, and prioritise value creation.

If you are ready to embrace challenges and contribute to an evolving, high-performing project environment, we welcome you to apply and be part of a team committed to excellence in delivering strategic value across the enterprise.

As a Senior IT Portfolio Manager, you will lead the strategic management of the organisation’s IT project portfolio, ensuring alignment with business goals and maximising the return on technology investments. This role involves overseeing the end-to-end lifecycle of IT projects, from portfolio planning and prioritisation to execution and performance measurement. You will be responsible for evaluating project proposals, managing resource allocation, and conducting regular portfolio reviews to ensure optimal use of resources and risk mitigation.

You will enable our technology division at all levels to make data-driven decisions and foster collaboration across departments. With a focus on continuous improvement, you will play a crucial role in refining governance standards and reporting processes to drive transparency and accountability.

In this role, you are a strategic partner to SN Technology leadership, balancing day-to-day project management with a strategic vision to optimise the organisation’s portfolio in line with corporate objectives. This role’s contributions across corporate cycles are essential to achieving alignment between IT investments and overall business goals.