head of portfolio management office

Are you someone who thrives on structure and enjoys leading strategic initiatives from vision to measurable business value? Do you have a passion for structured governance, demand management, cross-functional collaboration with stakeholders, and ensuring IT investments deliver impact? If so, our Head of Portfolio Management Office role might be the perfect fit for you

As Head of Portfolio Management Office, you will lead the strategic planning, IT demand and prioritization, and execution oversight of SAS's Digital & IT initiatives. You'll be responsible for ensuring that our portfolio of projects and programs is aligned with SAS business goals, delivering measurable business value, and enabling enterprise-wide transparency.

In this exciting and strategic role, you will oversee the IT demand management process, ensuring business needs are effectively translated into priorities and actionable roadmaps.

You will tackle the intricate task of managing SAS's IT project portfolio, providing insights and tracking outcomes to ensure alignment with strategic priorities, resource optimization, and timely execution. As the main point of contact for portfolio governance, you will coordinate with business stakeholders, IT teams, and finance to support investment planning, budgeting, and forecasting. Your ability to collaborate across functions will be crucial in driving transparency, accountability, and strategic alignment across SAS's digital initiatives.

Your ability to collaborate will be crucial as you:

• Own and evolve SAS's portfolio management framework, ensuring transparency, governance, and strategic alignment across all initiatives.
• Define Digital & IT prioritization and investment decision-making processes in collaboration with senior stakeholders.
• Lead and coach a team of IT Demand Model roles and Project Managers, ensuring cohesive planning and execution across the portfolio.
• Drive the development of integrated roadmaps and investment plans that support transformation and operational excellence.
• Collaborate with finance, enterprise architecture, and delivery teams to ensure portfolio decisions are well-informed and documented.
• Monitor portfolio performance, capacity, and resource allocation, and report on progress to executive leadership.

As the Head of the Portfolio Management Office within our newly created Office of the CIO in Digital & IT, you will play a pivotal leadership role in shaping how SAS prioritizes, governs, and delivers its digital and IT initiatives.

In this role, you will lead the Portfolio Management function managing the alignment of IT demand and portfolio management practices across SAS, working closely with demand leads, project managers within the team and broader with finance, and business stakeholders. You will set the direction for how strategic priorities are translated into actionable roadmaps, ensuring transparency, resource optimization, and outcome tracking. As a key driver of SAS's portfolio governance, you will foster a culture of accountability, insight-driven decision-making, and delivery excellence—communicating effectively across the organization to champion strategic alignment and investment value. You'll foster a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and excellence in delivery, while contributing to the development of SAS's portfolio and project management practices.

• Excellent sense of order and structure, with a strategic mindset.
• Strong strategic thinking, analytical capabilities, and decision-making acumen.
• Proven ability to manage complex portfolios and governance processes.
• 10+ years of experience in portfolio management, strategic planning, or program leadership roles.
• Deep understanding of demand governance, investment planning, and delivery models.
• Proficiency in portfolio management tools and reporting frameworks.
• Background in large-scale transformation programs and matrix organizations.
• Skilled in stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration.
• Familiarity with agile, hybrid, and traditional project methodologies.
• The ability to balance long-term vision with operational execution.
• Degree in Business, IT, Engineering, or related relevant professional experience.
• Commitment to work from the office 3 days per week.

At SAS, we offer extensive opportunities for professional development in an international, fast-paced working environment. We are dedicated to the continuous growth of our employees. Working with us comes with a variety of benefits, including:

• Travel Perks: Enjoy discounted travel opportunities around the world with SAS.
• Health & Wellness: Access to health and wellness benefits, including a newly renovated gym with complimentary classes such as CrossFit and yoga.
• Discounts: Receive discounts from a wide range of brands, as well as on transportation to and from airports, airport shops, hotels, and car rentals.
• Work Environment: Our office location in Frösundavik offers a vibrant workspace with a restaurant, café, and easy access to outdoor activities in Hagaparken and Brunnsviken. Engage in running, tennis, outdoor gym sessions, kayaking, and stand-up paddling with equipment available free of charge.
• Convenient Commute: Benefit from a non-stop bus service connecting our office to Solna station, and commuter trains, alongside a network of cycle paths.

At SAS, we are dedicated to caring for each other, delighting our travelers, and driving the transformation towards sustainable aviation. As a future colleague on our team, you'll join a culture where we work collaboratively towards common goals, recognize each other's contributions, and celebrate successes. Our focus is on safe, sustainable, and punctual execution, and we are committed to protecting our planet while transforming SAS for the future. This is an empowering workplace where you can thrive, grow, and take ownership of your work. Join us at SAS and be part of shaping the future of aviation 

• Deadline for application: 27/10/2025. Please send us your CV as soon as possible, as interviews are conducted continuously, and the position may be filled before the application deadline. Note that we are not able to handle any applications that are sent by email, due to GDPR regulations.
• Desired start date: 07/01/2026
• Position: Fulltime (100%) starting with a 6-month probation period
• This position can be based in Frösundavik, Solna (Stockholm) or in the Copenhagen office, and you will be expected to work onsite. Remote work may also be an option, depending on the agreement made with your manager.
• To be eligible for this position you need an EU-work permit. Please note that we ask you to inform us if you currently have a valid EU-work permit.
• A background check will be conducted at the final stage of this recruitment process, as this role is security classified. If you, are aware of any specific matters that may come up during this background check, we kindly ask you to be transparent about them during the recruitment process.
  
  

Is this you? If so, come fly with us

If you have questions about this position, you are warmly welcome to contact Leah McCartney Palm, Acting Head of Office of CIO via email: Please note that we are not able to handle any applications that are sent by email due to GDPR.

We look forward to hearing from you

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