Portfolio Manager in Mohali - Digital Delivery Process (DDP)

HRS AS A COMPANY

HRS, a pioneer in business travel, aims to elevate every stay through innovative technology. With over 50 years of experience, their digital platform, driven by ProcureTech, TravelTech, and FinTech, transforms how companies and travelers Stay, Work, and Pay.

ProcureTech digitally revolutionizes lodging procurement, connecting corporations and suppliers in a cutting-edge ecosystem. This enables seamless efficiency and automation, surpassing travelers' expectations.

TravelTech redefines the online lodging experience, offering personalized content from selection to check-in, ensuring an unparalleled journey for corporate travelers.

In FinTech, HRS introduces advancements like mobile banking and digital payments, turning corporate back offices into touchless lodging enablers, eliminating legacy cost barriers. The innovative 2-click book-to-pay feature streamlines interactions for travelers and hoteliers.

Combining these technology propositions, HRS unlocks exponential catalyst effects. Their data-driven focus delivers value-added services and high-return network effects, creating substantial customer value.

HRS's exponential growth since 1972 serves over 35% of the global Fortune 500 and leading hotel chains.

Join HRS to shape the future of business travel, empowered by a culture of growth and setting new industry standards worldwide.

BUSINESS UNIT

Enterprise Solutions is a business unit in HRS which integrates multiple solutions through the interchange of information from various business processes and related databases. Working in Enterprise Solutions means working on our core systems which enable our business processes on a daily basis.

POSITION

Position Overview: We are seeking an experienced Portfolio Manager to support the Product House Leadership Team in optimizing and managing our Digital Delivery Process (DDP) at HRS Enterprise Solutions. This role involves steering our product, data, and engineering organizations through the DDP while setting up and managing performance, business impact, and productivity metrics. This role is pivotal in refining our Digital Delivery Process, ensuring that we remain at the forefront of digital innovation, operational excellence, and measurable business impact

CHALLENGE

• DDP Setup and Optimization: Collaborate with leadership to design, implement, and continuously improve the Digital Delivery Process using frameworks like SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) and Lean Portfolio Management (LPM)
• Portfolio Management: Oversee the portfolio of Strategic projects ensuring they are effectively managed through the DDP framework
• Performance Metrics Setup and Management: Develop and manage key performance indicators (KPIs) using OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) to measure business impact, productivity, and performance across the organization
• Steering Product and Engineering Teams: Guide teams through the DDP, ensuring cross-functional collaboration and alignment with strategic goals, leveraging Agile and Scrum methodologies 
• Change Management: Lead change management efforts to ensure smooth adoption of the DDP and associated metrics, utilizing frameworks like ITIL and BRICE (Business, Regulatory, Infrastructure, Compliance, Environment) methodology for risk management
• Resource Allocation: Monitor, report and optimize the allocation of resources across the portfolio, ensuring efficient use of human and technical resources, and minimizing inefficiencies
• Market Adaptation and Compliance: Ensure products and initiatives are tailored to meet global market demands
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks within the portfolio using the BRICE methodology to manage business, regulatory, infrastructure, compliance, and environmental risks
• Reporting and Analytics: Provide regular reporting and analysis on portfolio performance, highlighting areas of improvement and success

FOR THIS EXCITING MISSION YOU ARE EQUIPPED WITH...

• Proven experience in portfolio management within a tech or digital environment, with expertise in SAFe, Lean Portfolio Management, and the BRICE methodology. 
• Strong understanding of digital transformation processes and experience in steering cross-functional teams through complex projects using Agile and Scrum. 
• Expertise in performance management, metrics development, and data-driven decision-making using OKRs and Balanced Scorecard. 
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence and guide senior stakeholders. 
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field. A Master’s degree or MBA is a plus. 
• 5+ years of experience in software product management or portfolio management, with a focus on tools like Jira, DevOps platforms, and related technologies. 
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices. 
• Hands-on experience with tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, GitLab, Jenkins, and other software development and project management tools. 
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. 
• Proven ability to manage multiple products or projects simultaneously. 
• Strong leadership and team collaboration skills. 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels. 
• Experience with financial management and budgeting for software products or tools. 

Preferred Skills: 

• Experience with cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud). 
• Certification in product management or Agile methodologies (e.g., Certified Scrum Product Owner, SAFe, DevOps certification). 
• Familiarity with IT service management (ITSM) tools and practices. 

PERSPECTIVE

Access to a global network of a globally united and mutually responsible “Tribe of Intrapreneurs” that is passionately dedicated to renew the travel industry and while doing so reinvent the ways how businesses stay, work and pay.

Our entrepreneurial driven environment of full ownership and execution focus offers you the playground to contribute to a greater mission, while growing personally and professionally throughout this unique journey. You will continuously learn from a radical culture of retrospectives and continuous improvement and actively contribute to making business life better, smarter and more sustainable.

LOCATION, MOBILITY, INCENTIVE

The attractive remuneration is in line with the market and, in addition to a fixed monthly salary, all necessary work equipment and mobility, will also include an annual or multi-year bonus.