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Excited to work for a key Belgian player in the energy landscape?

The Belgian and European energy landscape is in full swing. Did you know that Elia Belgium plays a crucial role in this? As part of Elia Group, a European transmission system operator, Elia Belgium ensures the reliability and sustainability of the electricity supply in our country.

Side-by-side with your talented colleagues, you will play a part in building a sustainable, green and reliable energy infrastructure that stimulates economic growth and reduces our ecological footprint.

Only together can we make the biggest impact possible! We believe in the power of diversity: we are convinced that an inclusive and diverse work environment leads to more innovation, creativity and better results.

Transformation Portfolio Manager

Reference ID:  8126

Function

The Group Corporate TDI (transformation, digitization & Implementation) department was newly set up in 2023 to support the corporate departments of Elia Group in defining the business strategic ambitions, the capability gaps and the identification of the required transformation initiatives to execute on the strategy.

 

The Group Corporate TDI department also aims at providing the stakeholders of the corporate departments with the means to enable proper steering and execution of the transformation initiatives, through a.o. the definition of digital value KPIs; orchestration of arbitrage; Business plan input preparation…

 

Elia Group has multiple Transformation offices responsible for providing support to the different value clusters of our Belgian & German entities and to the Elia Group Digital Committee to realize the Digital Business Transformation.

 

To strengthen our position, we are looking for a Transformation Portfolio Manager who will closely collaborate with peers in other transformation offices, senior corporate stakeholders, project managers, product owners, group strategy, group controlling, and IT to drive and coordinate company-wide strategy implementation, identify and act upon dependencies across value clusters.

 

As Transformation Portfolio manager you will report to the Head of Group Corporate TDI and are responsible for the following main activities:

 

  • Support the annual strategic process (“5-step strategy process” – from North star, to Long term ambitions, to Key capability gaps and finally execution) for the Finance and HR communities, jointly with the Group Strategy colleagues, the business architect(s) and other relevant stakeholders;
  • Develop & maintain an oversight of the portfolio of the transformation initiatives of the corporate departments at Elia & 50Hertz.
  • Monitor the implementation of the defined ambitions of the corporate departments. 
  • Ensure transversal alignment and coordination with the different stakeholders necessary to successfully deliver on the defined ambitions.
  • Organize, define and evaluate the business plan for the corporate departments with regards to the [digital] transformation portfolio, in close collaboration with our controlling departments. This also implies defining a roadmap view on the actions needed to realize the business ambitions.
  • Set up and run the portfolio management governance. This includes a.o. ensuring the Business transformation initiatives are prioritized, selected, aligned, executed and monitored.
  • Support the different initiative leaders in highlighting potential impediments and offering ways to resolve them.
  • Enable Transformation Performance management on the corporate transformation portfolio:
    • Apply the Elia Group-wide performance management governance and processes for the Corporate transformation initiatives.
    • Support the different initiative leaders in defining proper transformation & digital KPIs 
    • Enable End-to-end performance tracking and reporting for the corporate transformation initiatives in collaboration with the required stakeholders.

Your Profile

 

  • You hold a master’s degree, preferably in a technical or economic field.
  • You have a min. of 5 years of relevant working experience in product management, program management, portfolio management or project management with a focus on customer satisfaction.
  • Proficient in Agile methodologies.
  • You speak and write English fluently supplemented with either Dutch or French. Knowledge of German would be an asset.
  • You have strong analytical skills, for complex simulations and result analysis.
  • You have a proven ability to build and maintain stakeholder relationships.
  • You have strong change management skills and adaptability in dynamic environments.
  • You communicate clearly at all levels of the organization, with strong leadership qualities.
  • You ensure transversal coordination and collaboration across the different customers, product/project members in Belgium and Germany.
  • You are a result-oriented team player with innovative problem-solving abilities.
  • You work independently, responsibly and are well organized.
  • Having experience in the energy sector and/or strong knowledge of the energy market is a plus.
  • You are passionate about actively contributing to the energy transition.
  • You are willing to travel occasionally to Berlin.

Offer

 

Salary: a competitive salary package, allowance for representation expenses, year-end bonus, double vacation pay, meal vouchers (€8 per working day), eco-vouchers, sport & culture vouchers, bonuses based on individual and group results. 

Insurance: group insurance, hospitalisation insurance, ambulant care insurance for the whole family and also personal accident insurance. 

Vacation: You will be entitled to 20 vacation days and 5 additional vacation days, 6 local days, 4 exempt days (after 1 year of employment) and up to 5 long-service days (1 day for every 3 years in employment). 

Social fund: Sinterklaas and year-end vouchers, birth and marriage allowance. We will also cover part of the cost of glasses, a dental prosthesis or similar needs. 

Communication: you will be given an iPhone, a phone subscription (for work and private use) and a laptop with internet reimbursement. 

Private PC plan: once every 3 years, a budget will be made available to you for a PC/tablet with software & peripherals for personal use. 

Discounts: you will enjoy a 30% discount on your gas and electricity bill. 

Mobility: we will offer you a company car and public transport or a mobility budget. 

Elia shares: Elia will give you the opportunity to subscribe to shares with a discount of 16.66% on the average share price. 

Location

Emperor - Keizerslaan (close to Central Station)

There’s something electric in the air with this job offer!

In exchange for your work and dedication, you enjoy the following benefits:

A job full of variety with a top employer: Elia encourages innovation and collaboration. Within our company you will be at the forefront of the energy transition, and you will have the chance to contribute to ground-breaking technologies designed to accelerate this transition. It is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to further develop your knowledge and skills.

Focus on personal growth and well-being at work: Discover a wide range of professional training and coaching opportunities that are guaranteed to give your personal growth a solid boost.  At the same time, as a top employer, we put maximum effort into a positive work culture in which your well-being is central.

Development opportunities for a challenging career: At Elia, we encourage you to seek out and seize new professional opportunities. You will enjoy complete freedom to shape your career on your own terms.

A diverse team of passionate colleagues: Elia puts a high value on diversity and inclusion. You will join a diverse and passionate team that enjoys sharing knowledge and leading the way towards a more sustainable future together.

These are just a few of the benefits that distinguish Elia as a Top Employer. We are convinced that your contribution to our team will be invaluable and look forward to welcoming you soon!

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