Head of Portfolio Reporting & Program management

HBX Group is the world’s leading technology partner, connecting and empowering the world of travel. We’re game-changers, disruptors, the people who bring together local and global brands in accommodation, transport, activities and payments through our network of 300,000 hotels worldwide, 60,000 hard to reach high value clients such as tour operators, travel agents and loyalty schemes across 140 source markets. We are tech-driven, with a customer-first philosophy, and commercial teams whose knowledge and relationships on the ground are second to none. And of course we have an amazing team! Our people, Team HBX Group, are the beating heart of the company who we encourage to ‘move fast, dream big and make the difference’ every day. In fact, we believe that it is tech + data + people that truly sets us apart in the market, alongside our ‘global approach, local touch’ mentality. We’re headquartered in Palma, Mallorca and employ around 3,500 people worldwide.

JOB DESCRIPTION :

Head of Program Management & Portfolio Reporting

Senior program manager able to contribute proactively in cross-verticals programs closely working with program sponsors and owners to ensure an agile definition, coordination and execution of the program.

Additionally will manage a small team in charge of ensuring the implementation of a common program management framework across verticals and generating a central reporting on the HBX programs portfolio to be consumed by SMT and key leaders across the organization.

Assume program manager role on key cross-verticals initiatives working closely with program sponsors and owners to ensure an agile definition, coordination and execution of the program.

Monitoring and producing quality reporting on the HBX Strategy & functional portfolio delivery, ensuring the right level of monitoring and visibility, ensuring alignment with HBX strategy gathering input from the different project and program managers in an efficient manner

Ensure alignment with the Portfolio Management and program management functions to create a unique source of truth of the portfolio status for the company.

Define the program management excellence framework with the objective to raise the bar of the program and project managers across the organization by providing best practices, frameworks, tooling and processes

Provide an independent view on the progress and status of the projects in the portfolio, its setup, governance and quality of its sponsorship, ownership, project management and stakeholders collaboration and dedication being able where required to setup and follow-up corrective actions to ensure a successful execution of the projects.

Program manage key initiatives.

Decide the best approach to implement program management framework

Decide the best approach to implement the portfolio reporting

Accountable of producing quality reporting on the HBX Strategy & functional portfolio delivery

Recommend and follow-up corrective actions on ways of working, managing, setup and reporting programs.

Requirements :

Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in project or program management at a global organization

Experience of managing complex, high- risk programs

Experience in PMO processes

Experience of managing and developing people in a multicultural and global organization

Excellent understanding of project and program management methodologies

Excellent ability to generate Portfolio reporting for Executive level consumption being able to share areas that require improvement and align corrective action plans.

Ability to align project management practices with organizational goals and strategies

Good judgement with the ability to make timely and sound decisions

Strong ability to build relationships with stakeholders and work with cross functional teams

Ability to share constructive challenge and influence programs’ setup to increase success delivery chances.

Entrepreneurial spirit to bring innovative ideas about potential optimization and / or process improvements

Strong communication skills (verbal and written) including solid presentation skills to synthesize complex topics into actionable insights (for senior stakeholders)

Solid analytical, problem solving and creative thinking skills

Ability to manoeuvre through high uncertainty and constant change

Ability to lead the responsibilities outlined in an autonomous manner

Languages : English (MUST) and Spanish (desirable)

At HBX Group, we believe that diversity drives innovation and makes travel a force for good. We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected, embracing different backgrounds, perspectives and talents. Join us and be part of a team where diversity and equal opportunities really do make a difference.

You will have the opportunity to work for a company that is going through significant change in becoming the world´s leading travel services provider. We are looking for people that are ready to ride the wave in this exciting journey.

As well as an attractive benefits package you will be able to work :

Within an innovative, engaging and multicultural environment.

Have the opportunity to build strong and lasting business relationships and friendships from around the world.

Have the opportunity in developing your career locally or within one of our beautiful working locations across the globe.