Senior Project Manager (Operations)
Volton Hellenic Energy SA - powering Greece with Electricity, Natural Gas, and Telecommunications through Orizon.
We provide reliable solutions and build trusted relationships with our customers.
Through innovative services, we meet today’s energy demands while preparing for the challenges of tomorrow.
As Greece’s first multi-service provider, we seamlessly combine energy and telecoms, creating a unique ecosystem of value and convenience to our customers.
Recognized for a 3rd consecutive year as a Great Place to Work, we are proud of our people and our culture of excellence.
We are not just keeping up with the future - we are leading the way, setting the standard, and shaping what comes next.
As part of its development Volton strengthens its human resources in Athens and seeks for a Senior Project Manager (Operations).
The PMO Senior Manager is responsible for the overall strategic and operational oversight of the company’s Project Management Office (PMO).
The role ensures the alignment of projects with the company’s strategic direction and business priorities, the effective implementation of project governance, the consistent application of methodologies and standards, and the timely escalation of risks, dependencies, and deviations to Management.
The position reports to the Operations Director, the PMO Senior Manager acts as a key link between Management, business units, and Project Teams.
Responsibilities
- Provide overall oversight and strategic management of the Project Portfolio
- Design and implement the Project Governance Framework, establishing clear processes, roles, KPIs, and reporting standards
- Support Management in the evaluation and prioritisation of new projects and strategic initiatives
- Guide and support Project Managers across planning, execution, risk management, and delivery
- Monitor project performance in terms of time, cost, resources, scope, risks, and expected business value
- Provide consolidated reporting and actionable insights to Management
- Identify bottlenecks, dependencies, and improvement opportunities, and drive corrective actions
- Optimise resource allocation and utilisation at portfolio level
- Promote best practices, standardisation, and continuous improvement across project delivery
- Oversee the BPM Analyst and ensure the effective translation of business requirements and process improvement opportunities into project initiatives
Requirements
- Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field
- Significant experience in PMO, Project Management, Project Portfolio Management, or Business Transformation, with proven experience in managing complex and cross-functional projects
- Strong knowledge of Project Governance, Portfolio Management, and Executive Reporting, with the ability to effectively collaborate with senior management and multiple stakeholders
- Strong analytical, organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills, combined with a structured and results-oriented approach
- Knowledge of PRINCE2 or PMI / PMBOK methodologies will be considered an advantage
- Experience with CRM systems, preferably Salesforce, as well as Billing / Invoicing systems
- Knowledge of Business Process Management (BPM), process optimisation, Project / Portfolio Management, and Business Intelligence tools
- Experience in digital or operational transformation initiatives will be considered an asset
- Κnowledge of the electricity market will be considered a strong advantage
Personal Skills
- Business orientation, data-driven decision-making, and problem-solving
- Managing relationships, teams, and influence across the organization
- Executive-level reporting and driving transformation initiatives
Benefits
- Competitive salary package aligned with your experience and expectations
- Hybrid working model offering flexibility and work life balance
- Private health insurance and a range of corporate benefits & perks (half-day work on birthday, early Fridays in Summer and a variety of team-building activities)
- Continuous learning culture with ongoing training and development opportunities
- A dynamic, human-centric and high-performance work environment
- Modern office spaces designed to enhance productivity and comfort
Don’t miss the chance to join a Great Place to Work-Certified company that fosters a positive work environment and is proudly recognized as a Best Workplace for Women 2025. Embracing an employee-first culture, we put people at the heart of everything we do; an approach honored with a Silver Award for Employee-Centric Culture and a Silver Award for Best Onboarding Initiatives.
All applications will be treated with confidentiality. If your CV meets the requirements of the job, we will contact you by phone to schedule an appointment. Information about the company on our site volton.gr