It Portfolio Manager

Zalaris ASA

Riga, Latvia
Base: 2,500 eur gross; bonus/equity: not specified...
On-site
It operations portfolio strategy
Service & platform lifecycle management
Backlog & demand management
The IT Portfolio Manager is responsible for the strategic oversight and continuous development of the IT Operations portfolio, ensuring services, platforms, and operational capabilities deliver measurable value

Job Summary

  • The IT Portfolio Manager is responsible for the strategic oversight and continuous development of the IT Operations portfolio, ensuring services, platforms, and operational capabilities deliver measurable value.
  • Responsibilities include portfolio planning, lifecycle ownership of operational services, backlog and demand management, performance governance, and financial/resource planning.
  • Zalaris offers a contemporary city centre workspace, daily meal benefits, additional time-off benefits, and opportunities for professional advancement within a diverse international team.

Matching Summary

The IT Portfolio Manager is responsible for the strategic oversight and continuous development of the IT Operations portfolio, ensuring services, platforms, and operational capabilities deliver measurable value.

Salary

Base: 2500 EUR gross; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Platinum level health insurance, meal benefits, additional time-off benefits

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • IT Operations portfolio strategy
  • Service & Platform Lifecycle Management
  • Backlog & Demand Management
  • Operational Excellence
  • Financial & Resource Planning
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Metrics, Reporting & Compliance
  • Change Leadership

Nice-to-have

  • Nordic working ethos
  • open communication
  • short decision-making paths
  • creative and innovative thinking
  • diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace

Key Requirements

  • Strong understanding of IT Operations, DevOps, SRE, and ITIL/ITSM
  • Experience with service lifecycle management and platform operations
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms, automation, CI/CD, and monitoring tools
  • Experience in product ownership, backlog management, and roadmap creation
  • Knowledge of SAFe, Lean Portfolio Management, or similar frameworks
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
  • Systems thinking, proactive problem-solving, and continuous-improvement mindset
  • Understanding of budgeting, cost models, and value realization

Work Rights

Not specified

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