To join our Sonae Data Team at the Holding Office, we are currently looking for a:

PMO & Portfolio Manager Profile

Sonae Data is accelerating the use of data & AI to create value across Sonae’s businesses (retail, telecom, financial services and more).

We’re looking for a Data PMO & Portfolio Manager to own the planning, governance and reporting of our data & AI portfolio, ensuring initiatives are well-structured, on track and clearly communicated to leadership.

Core Responsabilities: 

• Maintain a central view of all data & AI initiatives, from data products to AI use cases and platform work.

• Help shape the operating model by driving continuous improvement of the Sonae Data playbook (processes, tools and ways of working).

• Run PMO activities (committees, portfolio reviews, prioritisation) and manage risks, issues and dependencies.

• Support project teams with planning, resourcing, linkages with Sonae’s Businesses and budgeting.

• Monitor execution at portfolio level and highlight deviations early.

• Produce clear, executive-ready reporting and dashboards on portfolio health, demand pipeline and progress.

Requirements:

• Degree in Engineering, Management, Economics, Information Systems or similar.

• 5–8 years’ experience in PMO, project management, consulting or transformation roles.

• Exposure to data, analytics, digital or IT projects.

• Strong skills in planning, risk management, budgeting and reporting.

• Comfortable with portfolio / project tools (e.g. Jira, Excel, PowerPoint, dashboards).

• Excellent communication skills in Portuguese and English.

• Highly organised, structured, and strong on follow-through, with a continuous improvement mindset.

What we offer:

• Hybrid work model.

• Hybrid work model in Porto and a collaborative, cross-functional environment.

• High visibility with senior stakeholders and opportunities for growth and development.

Work Location:

• Role based in Oporto.

• Hybrid work model in Porto.

• If based in Lisbon, regular travel to the Oporto headquarters will be required.