At Ferring Pharmaceuticals, we help people around the world build families and live better lives. We are entrepreneurial and innovative, with a global team focused on scientific advances in the areas of reproductive and women’s health, gastroenterology and urology. Ferring + You is all about working together and sharing ideas, so that we can bring science to life for patients around the world.
Every person at Ferring works together to change lives and help people build families. Our corporate teams offer empowering, innovative, challenging and rewarding careers – we are motivated to make a difference. To reach our full potential we collaborate, and respect and value diverse contributions so that we can grow as an organisation and as professionals. Together we can influence the world around us to make life and work better.
Ferring+You
We are seeking an experienced IT Governance and Portfolio Analyst to strengthen our IT Governance framework and project portfolio management capabilities. The role is responsible for ensuring effective governance of the IT project portfolio and hands-on reporting, requiring strong expertise in PPM tools, Power BI, Excel, PowerPoint to deliver high-quality, periodic insights to senior stakeholders and provides oversight of initiatives that improve IT processes standardization, performance visibility and continuous improvement across the IT function. It combines portfolio analytics and reporting, governance knowledge and the ability to drive process improvement across IT, acting as a key interface between IT leadership, Process Owners, Controlling, PMO, and other IT stakeholders.
This is a governance role focused on structure, control, transparency, and maturity — not operational service execution.
Your day at Ferring
Portfolio Management
Evolve the IT PPM defining standards, processes, templates, governance frameworks and training material.
Support portfolio prioritization and annual IT investment budgeting
Benefit realization tracking
Reporting, Analytics & Insights
Design, produce and maintain periodic portfolio, program and project reports (monthly, quarterly, ad hoc) which includes Budget execution.
Develop and maintain executive dashboards using PPM tools and Power BI
Perform detailed data analysis using advanced Excel
Ensure accuracy, consistency and timeliness of portfolio data for leadership, governance forums, and audits
Translate portfolio data into clear, actionable insights for senior stakeholders
Continuous Improvement
Coach and develop project managers
Drive continuous improvement in project management maturity, reporting quality, and portfolio transparency
Support optimization of PPM tool and dashboards
IT Process Governance & Oversight
Work in close collaboration with IT Process Owners to ensure that their core IT processes are properly defined, controlled, measurable, and continuously improved.
Process Scope includes Change Management, Incident Management, Problem Management, Release Management, Demand Management among others.
Ensure processes are formally documented, standardized, and maintained.
Ensure processes are clearly communicated across IT teams.
Provide transparency through governance dashboards and reporting.
Facilitate governance forums.
Behind our innovation…There’s you
Bachelor’s degree in IT, Business, Life Sciences, or a related field.
5+ years of experience in IT project, program, portfolio management or PMO.
Strong financial and analytical rigor.
Experience in process improvement.
Experience with PPM tools, Power BI (dashboard design, visualization), advanced Excel skills for portfolio analysis and PowerPoint reporting.
Experience working in regulated environments (GxP, SOX).
Exposure to global or matrixed organizations.
Fluent in English
Preferred Qualifications
PMP, PRINCE2, ITIL, or equivalent certifications.
Familiarity with governance frameworks such as COBIT.
Strong understanding of Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid delivery models
Key Competencies
Governance and lean mindset
Structured and process-oriented approach
Excellent communication skills with the ability to present data-driven insights into leadership
Cross-functional collaboration
Continuous improvement orientation
People come first at Ferring
Get inspired from our commitment to advocate for everyone’s right to build a family, no matter who you are, where you live or who you love
Our inclusive support package – “Building Families at Ferring” provides equal and accessible policies for all employees who wish to start their family journey, ensuring a global standard, irrespective of location and role. Subject to a minimum period of employment at Ferring
Parental leave for both birthing and non-birthing parents
Extended support on family building journey
Making a difference in the life of millions of people means we succeed by working together. Our diverse backgrounds, experiences, expertise, and perspectives enable us to find solutions to even the most challenging problems, and our success is tied to each team member’s contributions. Imagine the power of your career when it’s Ferring + You.
Behind our purpose… There’s you
If our mission and your vision are aligned, please apply!
We strive to build and maintain an inclusive and diverse workplace with equal opportunities and mutual respect for all employees regardless of their backgrounds and socioeconomic status.
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