Technology Portfolio Manager

Note: Deadline for applying is 23.59 the day before the Job Posting End Date.

UNILEVER IS LOOKING FOR AN ICE CREAM – Technology Portfolio Manager

Location: The Netherlands (Amsterdam) #TMICC

Full-time: Yes

Local conditions apply  

For the recruitment of this position, we would like to emphasize that local conditions apply to the position and for this vacancy in principle we will consider candidates based in the set locations. If you are based outside of these locations and you are interested to apply, please feel free to do so but at this stage we will not take your application forward. We will only consider your application if a decision is made to also recruit outside of the set locations.

The Ice Cream division at Unilever is preparing to stand on its own, aiming to become an independent, EUR 8.3 billion publicly listed company by the end of 2025. We’re on a mission to create the ultimate snacking company.​ A place where growth, innovation, founder and ownership mentality, and performance are cultivated and rewarded. And where we craft extraordinary ice cream experiences - transforming ordinary moments into lasting memories.​ Because we know, life tastes better with ice cream.​

The Magnum Ice Cream Company is all about growth. Growing our business. Growing our customers’ businesses. Growing our people’s careers.​ Growth begins with empowerment. So we free our people to be innovative, responsible entrepreneurs, driven and equipped to give our consumers more amazing products and unforgettable moments – and having fun doing it.​  

With 19.000 expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Wall’s, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry’s, loved in 76 countries, we are the world’s largest Ice Cream company leading the industry.  We have been taking pleasure seriously for more than 100 years, serving happiness with every lick or scoop of ice cream for generations.  

We are investing to unlock the full growth potential of The Magnum Ice Cream Company as a standalone entity, once we separate from Unilever, which is planned to happen before the end of 2025.  

We dream big but keep things simple to act fast.​ 

If you want to grow with us, make an impact, and shape the future of Ice Cream, this is the place for you! 

JOB PURPOSE
Join our Technology Strategy & Portfolio team to support the management of technology investments for the Ice Cream business. In this critical role, you will establish and maintain governance frameworks, deliver financial and performance insights, and enable data-driven decision-making through robust processes aligned with strategic priorities.

Process Setup & Governance

• Assist the design and implementation of the IT portfolio management process, including governance structures and reporting capabilities.
• Ensure all investment requests adhere to established processes and standards on a continuous basis.

Reporting & Analytics

• Support the design of monthly portfolio reports covering investment status, risks, and performance metrics.
• Design and build dashboards and reports from scratch using Power BI and other visualisation tools.
• Deliver internal investment reporting, including budget tracking and variance analysis, to enable informed decision-making.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve the portfolio processes and reporting mechanisms and realize it consequently.
• Support automation and optimisation initiatives for reporting and governance workflows.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Partner with Finance and IT functions to align approvals, budgeting, planning, and delivery cycles.
• Support communication and change management efforts related to portfolio processes.

Skills and Experience Required:

Experience

4+ years of experience in IT project delivery, portfolio management, PMO, or similar role in complex, matrixed organization.

Technical & Analytical Skills

• Proficiency in Power BI, Excel, and data visualisation tools for portfolio reporting.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial and operational data.

Process & Governance Knowledge

• Understanding of IT portfolio management principles and governance frameworks.
• Familiarity with project and product lifecycle management, including agile and hybrid delivery models.

Financial Acumen

• Experience in financial reporting, budgeting, and investment tracking.
• Ability to prepare and analyse business cases and prioritisation frameworks.

Continuous Improvement Mindset

• Strong collaborative mindset; able to work cross-functionally with business, technology, and finance teams.
• Comfortable working in evolving environments with a hands-on, solution-oriented approach.
• Ability to drive process optimisation and automation initiatives.

Preferred

Experience in Consumer Goods or similar industry.

WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU?

Unilever is the place where you can be yourself and bring your purpose to life with the work that you do – creating a better business and a better world. We offer an exciting & dynamic work environment where you can make things happen. Furthermore, we offer some great reward and benefits!   

• Attractive total remuneration package; excellent company pension, bonus and share scheme.  

• Flexible cross-disciplinary career opportunities and a wealth of training opportunities & wellbeing resources whenever and wherever.   

• Plenty of company-paid holidays to further ensure your work-life balance is maintained.   

• We encourage an inclusive culture, which comes to life with interchangeable public holidays, paid paternity leave of 6 weeks and our transgender policy.   

• Under the Hybrid Working principles, you will be expected to spend a minimum of 40% in the office or at customers, suppliers or partners to connect and collaborate.  For the time you work from home, we will ensure you are well equipped. When you are at the office, you can enjoy our tasty canteen with prepped food and own products. 

• Informal culture and being the first one trying our new products.    

• My Fitness Plan (reduction on your Fitness Subscription).  

• Home work allowance 

• Company laptop and mobile phone 

• Green Mobility Policy 

EXCITED?

Join Unilever and our team! To apply, you must do so online. Please do not forget to upload your CV and a motivation letter.  Your application will be reviewed against our requirements, and we will be in touch shortly after the closing date to provide you with an update on the status of your application.  

Looking forward to meeting you!    

Please note this is a Direct Search led by Unilever. Applications from agencies will not be accepted, nor will fees be paid for unsolicited CVs.   

Equal Opportunity Employer: Unilever is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, disability, age, parenthood, pregnancy or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against.

By highlighting the gender diversity at the workplace, Unilever encourages women equally men to apply. If you look for a job after a long career break or after any type of leave, do not hesitate to apply.

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