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Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.  

Contribute to the success of Merck KGaA in achieving its mission, vision, values, and strategic objectives. As the IT-IO Portfolio Analyst, you will play a crucial role in supporting the planning, organization, training, implementation, and leadership necessary for operational excellence within the organization.

Overall Responsibilities:

Manage the IT-IO Global Core project portfolio, 21M EUR, working with IT-IO Leaders to establish forecasts, tracking commitments and actuals to ensure delivery of our targets.

Manage the operating and core budgets, and strategic vendor relationships in collaboration with the Vendor Management Office.

Serve as the primary contact for Project Managers, IT Cost Controllers, and Finance to report KPIs and ensure alignment with the run cost and project forecasts.

Oversee the full lifecycle of “plan-procure-pay” processes across global cost centers and ERP systems.

Identify risks to portfolio health and assess spend forecasts to drive informed investment decisions.

Provide guidance for onboarding project managers and implement process improvements across IT cost centers.

Maintain accurate documentation of portfolio activities and foster a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.

Proven experience in portfolio management, project management, or financial analysis.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work collaboratively in a global team environment.

Proficiency in project management tools and ERP systems.

Familiarity with budgeting and forecasting processes.

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and believe that it drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!
 
Apply now and become a part of our diverse team!