Portfolio Manager

Action  Zwaagdijk-Oost, North Holland, Netherlands

The Portfolio Manager is part of the Change department and reports directly to the Head of the Project & Portfolio department for Commerce and Supply Chain. The main focus lies in consolidating the departmental roadmaps into one integral change portfolio. And organize alignment with IT, process management, Business Intelligence, and the project department, for start and execution. The portfolio Manager is responsible for the standards in the project approval, investment and progress  processes
 

Your daily Actions

As a Portfolio Manager you will be responsible for the development, prioritization and correctness of the change portfolio for the central Supply Chain and Commerce departments

The portfolio manager is responsible to:

• Consolidate program roadmaps into a single, coherent portfolio
• Prioritize initiatives across divisions based on strategic values
• Standardize project approval processes and documents
• Facilitate cross-functional alignment (process, IT, BI, business)
• Manage portfolio governance and decision-making processes
• Monitor resource allocation across programs and projects
• Track overall portfolio performance and health and report out
• Identify and escalate strategic risks or conflicts
• Act as liaison between departments and leadership
• Maintain transparency on portfolio status and changes
• Support strategic planning and investment decisions
• Is responsible to report out on portfolio performance to executive management
• Lead 2 Project coordinators/PMO
   

This is you

• MSC degree
• Minimum of 10-years experience in project portfolio management in a large, fast-paced organization
• Proven experience in change and project management, preferably in Supply Chain, Commerce or retail
• People Manager & Team Player 
• Strong communicator
• Accurate and analytical
• Able to think and act outside of own discipline/department
• Structured and well organized
• Self-starter
• Fluency in English; Dutch is a plus
   

What We Offer

Expect surprisingly more! From our International Headquarters in Zwaagdijk-Oost, based in the Netherlands, you’ll impact all of Europe. With over 2,600 stores in 12 countries and millions of happy customers, our growth means endless opportunities for you. Whether it’s a new role, an exciting project, or new skills, your career can thrive here. Our values—customer focus, teamwork, simplicity, discipline, cost-consciousness, and respect—are truly lived.

We also offer:

• A market-based salary based on a 38-hour work week
• An annual bonus based on company performance
• 24 days of holiday and the option to buy 5 extra days (based on 38 hours per week)
• A temporary contract with the intention of offering a permanent contract long-term
• Flexible working hours and the possibility of working up to 40% from home
• A 15% staff discount on Action purchases
• A solid pension scheme, collective health insurance, and travel expense coverage
   

How We Contribute to Society

Discover the real Action behind the scenes! We’re committed to making a positive impact on society and the environment. We sponsor over 2,000 children worldwide through SOS Children’s Village, our team boasts 124 nationalities reflecting our diverse customer base, 70% of our wood products and 86% of our cotton are sourced sustainably, and more than half of our stores use energy-efficient LED lighting. Curious about our other initiatives? Join us and see for yourself!
 

Interested?

We’re proud to be an inclusive employer and invite anyone who sees themselves in this role to apply. Ready to take action? Respond to this vacancy now!

What Happens Next

1. Our recruiter will review your application and get back to you promptly.
2. We’ll invite you for a first interview.
3. If you progress, you’ll complete an online assessment.
4. Next, you’ll have a second interview to discuss your assessment.
5. If we’re a great match, welcome aboard as our new colleague!

Throughout the process, your recruiter will be your main point of contact, ready to answer any questions you may have.