Head of Bts Portfolio Delivery

Company Description We’re Adevinta, a global leader in digital marketplaces. Our household name brands, including marktplaats in the Netherlands, Mobile.de in Germany and leboncoin in France, reach hundreds of millions of people every month across 16 countries.

We’re all about matchmaking, and our sites help people find whatever they’re looking for in their local communities - whether it’s a car, an apartment, a sofa or a new job. Every connection made or item found makes a difference by creating a world where people share more and waste less.

Our brands are supported by Global Teams based in our main Hub in Barcelona and our other global Hubs in Amsterdam, Paris and Berlin. Our local brands are founded on the connections between people, and as an international group we create networks of talented Adevintans who work together towards a common purpose across geographies and disciplines.

Job Description : We are looking for a Head of BTS Portfolio delivery , to lead and coordinate the delivery function that manages programmes and projects for BTSP (Business Technology Services & Procurement). You will be responsible for the consistent and timely delivery of high quality business outcomes that meet business needs. You will also manage the allocation of project resources and funding to deliver against project demand.

You will:

• Plan and design programmes & projects and proactively monitor progress, resolving issues and initiating appropriate, corrective action where needed
• Ensure the delivery of programme & project outcomes are to the appropriate level of quality, on time and within budget
• Adhere to the wider BTSP governance model and wider compliance requirements of the Adevinta organisation and marketplaces
• Oversee programme budgets and monitor expenditure / costs against delivered and realised benefits
• Facilitate the appointment of resources to the appropriate programmes / projects
• Manage interdependencies, risks, business change and any third party input
• Initiate extra activities and other management interventions wherever gaps in the programme are identified or issues arise
• Report the progress of programmes / projects at regular intervals to leadership

Qualifications :

• Excellent leadership, interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to create a sense of community amongst members of the portfolio team
• Strong knowledge of techniques for planning, monitoring and controlling programmes & projects
• Sound business case development and approval skills, with good understanding of procurement process, including negotiation with third parties where needed
• Strong knowledge of budgeting and resource allocation procedures
• Sufficient seniority and credibility to advise both the business and portfolio teams in relation to the high-level vision and outcomes of work
• Ability to quickly build relationships and establish credibility across BTSP, Finance and the Business functions
• Technical and business level English is a must
• Have a positive team-player spirit, which benefits both groups and individuals
• Identify with Adevinta’s values and brands

Additional Information

• Competitive compensation package
• A unique position in an international and dynamic environment
• Opportunity to shape the way we work. Your feedback and opinions are valued at all levels of the organisation
• The chance to be a key player in a growing, highly skilled team
• Great colleagues and a healthy working environment
• Benefits including private health insurance, stock purchase plan and bonus
• Flexibility to work when and how you want - flexible hours, choose your phone and computer
• Career development, including individual training budget and language classes
• Flexible benefits programme (transport, restaurants, child-care, etc)
• Free daily breakfast
• 26 days of holiday This position can be based in Barcelona, Amsterdam, Berlin or Paris as per mutual agreement. Adevinta is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status. Flexibility : We believe that work is what you do, not where you do it. So we provide flexible hours and remote working options that give you the autonomy and scope to set your own agenda and working patterns. We empower our teams to decide which key moments they want to spend face to face, instead of mandating a fixed number of office days. Covid-19 :We’re reviewing the situation on a regular basis to ensure that we follow all local government guidelines and put the health of our people first. All interviews are currently taking place virtually.