Job Description

A leading European provider of services to rail operators, manufacturers, and local authorities, Akiem offers its 100 customers in 22 European countries a fleet of over 760 locomotives and 42 passenger vehicles, as well as solutions covering the entire rolling stock value chain.

Akiem runs a comprehensive, certified Entity in Charge of Maintenance (ECM) industrial ecosystem built around a pan-European network of workshops and extensive inventories of spare parts for the maintenance of the rolling stock supplied to its customers.

About the role

As part of our accelerating IT and digital transformation, we are hiring a Senior IT PMO / IT Portfolio Manager to strengthen governance, drive portfolio execution and support strategic programs.

This is a key role working closely with executive leadership, combining portfolio governance, transformation management, executive reporting and delivery oversight in an international industrial environment.

Key responsibilities

IT Portfolio & Governance

• Structure and manage the IT project portfolio (PPM)

• Define governance standards, project lifecycle and decision frameworks

• Ensure alignment between priorities, budget and resources

• Manage prioritization, dependencies and risks

IT Governance & Internal Control

• Strengthen governance and internal control practices

• Contribute to frameworks (e.g. COBIT) and audit readiness

• Track action plans, IT risks and compliance

Executive Reporting

• Prepare materials for Executive Committee, Steering Committees and Audit & Risk

• Consolidate KPIs, risks, financials and project status

• Deliver clear, decision-oriented reporting

Strategic Program Support

• Act as PMO lead on key transformation programs

• Coordinate internal teams, business stakeholders and partners

• Ensure governance discipline and continuous improvement

Financial & Vendor Management

• Support IT budget monitoring and portfolio financial tracking

• Consolidate forecasts and resource allocation

• Contribute to vendor governance

Profile

Experience

• 10+ years in PMO, IT governance or large-scale program management

• Strong exposure to structured environments (governance, audit, transformation)

• Experience working with senior stakeholders

• Industrial / infrastructure environment is a plus

Key skills

• IT governance & portfolio management

• PMO methodologies and program steering

• Executive reporting & strong synthesis skills

• Risk management, audit and internal controls

• Budget tracking & cross-functional coordination

Nice to have

• COBIT or similar frameworks

• IT audit, cybersecurity or regulated environments

Soft skills

• Structured and delivery-oriented

• Strong strategic mindset with operational rigor

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management

• Pragmatic, hands-on and able to challenge constructively

Education & languages

• Master’s degree (Engineering, IT, Business…)

• Certifications (PMP, Prince2, COBIT…) are a plus

• Fluent English required (French is a plus)

Why join Akiem?

• High exposure to executive leadership

• Key role in a major international transformation

• Combination of industrial and digital challenges

• High-impact position with strong visibility

Don’t hesitate—join a motivated and dynamic team within an inspiring group that truly values strong, human relationships :)

Talent Pool Notice: Even if this position does not perfectly match your profile, we would be delighted to include you in our Talent Pool and contact you regarding future opportunities.

At Akiem, we believe diversity and inclusion are key drivers of performance and innovation. We are committed to providing an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected, and we encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.