Portfolio Manager with French

Portfolio Manager with French

We are seeking an experienced Portfolio Manager with 10+ years of experience to oversee and optimize the full portfolio of Xebia services delivered to our key client based in Paris, France. This role focuses on strategic alignment, value realization, and long-term portfolio growth, ensuring that all initiatives collectively drive the client’s business outcomes and strengthen the partnership with Xebia.

Key Responsibilities

Portfolio & Client Management

• own and govern the end-to-end service portfolio across all regions where Xebia supports the client
• act as the primary strategic interface for portfolio-related discussions, ensuring alignment with client business objectives
• collaborate with C-level stakeholders to define portfolio priorities, roadmaps, and investment areas
• lead global governance, including portfolio reporting, performance reviews, and strategic planning cycles
• establish and monitor value-driven KPIs, outcomes, and success metrics across the portfolio
• ensure visibility of innovation, transformation, and measurable business impact
• identify and drive portfolio expansion opportunities (upsell/cross-sell) in collaboration with the Global Client Partner

Strategic Portfolio Development

• build and execute a global portfolio strategy, positioning Xebia as a long-term transformation partner
• continuously assess portfolio performance, risks, dependencies, and ROI
• drive portfolio optimization, including prioritization, rationalization, and scaling of initiatives
• support large deals and strategic initiatives by ensuring alignment with overall portfolio goals
• lead transformation toward outcome-based, value-driven delivery models

Internal Collaboration & Governance

• partner with Delivery Managers across regions (Poland, India, Netherlands, etc.) to ensure alignment and synergy across initiatives
• work closely with the Global Client Partner to ensure consistent communication and strategy execution
• collaborate with CoEs and service lines to align capabilities with evolving portfolio needs
• engage with presales, architects, and consulting teams to shape new initiatives within the portfolio
• oversee resource strategy at portfolio level, ensuring scalability and efficiency
• report portfolio health and performance in internal governance forums, including risks and escalations

Required Skills & Qualifications

Stakeholder Management & Relationship Building

• strong ability to build and scale trusted relationships across complex organizations
• skilled at balancing client value and company objectives
• proven experience working with multi-regional, distributed teams
• global mindset with no bias toward specific regions or service lines
• native-level French and advanced English required
• Experience working with French clients and understanding local business culture

Commercial & Strategic Thinking

• strong commercial acumen with ability to translate business strategy into portfolio initiatives
• ability to engage in high-level strategic discussions, including innovation and emerging technologies
• experience managing portfolio growth, budgeting, and value realization

Portfolio / Program Management Expertise

• extensive experience managing complex portfolios or large-scale programs for global clients
• strong understanding of dependencies, governance models, and cross-stream coordination
• ability to oversee both business and technical domains
• experience in financial services, payments, or engagement domains is a plus

Leadership & People Skills

• people-centric leadership style focused on alignment, motivation, and shared outcomes
• ability to operate across strategic and operational levels
• strong influence without direct authority

Organizational Fit

• alignment with Xebia values and consulting mindset
• comfortable working in a dynamic, mid-sized organization rather than a large corporate structure

Preferred Qualifications

• portfolio or program management certifications (e.g., PfMP, PgMP, MSP, PRINCE2)

Location & Travel

• based in Paris, France, with frequent presence at the client’s office in Issy-les-Moulineaux
• willingness to travel across Xebia locations and client sites globally