Executive Assistant & Portfolio PMO (English Speaker)

Amsterdam Temp View Job Description
Are you an experienced PMO professional who enjoys creating structure, driving governance and building visibility across a complex project portfolio? In this role, you will work closely with the CIO, acting as the operational backbone of the CIO Office while supporting strategic Digital & IT initiatives across Europe.

Added 13/11/2026

  • Become a trusted partner to the CIO and take ownership of PMO governance across
  • Play a key role in driving governance, structure and portfolio

About Our Client

Our client is an international organisation operating in a dynamic consumer-focused environment with a strong commitment to digital transformation and operational excellence.

The organisation is currently strengthening its CIO Office and is looking for an experienced PMO professional who can bring structure, governance and portfolio visibility across a broad range of Digital & IT initiatives. This is a highly visible position with regular exposure to senior leadership and stakeholders across multiple European countries.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring alignment, accountability and transparency across the organisation's technology portfolio while supporting executive-level activities within the CIO Office.

Job Description

As Executive Assistant & Portfolio PMO, you will be responsible for supporting the CIO Office and maintaining oversight of a diverse portfolio of approximately 20-30 Digital & IT initiatives.

This is primarily a PMO-focused role (approximately 75%), combined with a smaller Executive Assistant component (approximately 25%).Key responsibilities include:

  • Maintaining visibility across Digital & IT programmes, projects, milestones, risks and dependencies.
  • Consolidating project updates from stakeholders across Europe and translating these into clear management reporting.
  • Preparing executive dashboards, portfolio updates and governance presentations.
  • Supporting portfolio governance by tracking actions, decisions and follow-up activities.
  • Monitoring project status updates and ensuring reporting deadlines are met.
  • Organising and coordinating leadership meetings, steering committees and quarterly Town Halls.
  • Supporting the CIO with calendar management and executive administration.
  • Coordinating meeting logistics, agendas, minutes and action tracking.
  • Driving structure, consistency and compliance across a culturally diverse Digital & IT organisation.
  • Acting as a central point of coordination between project teams, leadership stakeholders and the CIO Office



This position offers a unique opportunity to operate at the intersection of portfolio governance, stakeholder management and executive coordination.

The Successful Applicant

The ideal candidate combines strong PMO capabilities with excellent organisational and stakeholder management skills.

You bring:

  • Experience within PMO, Portfolio Management, Governance or Programme Support environments.
  • Experience working with senior stakeholders and leadership teams.
  • The confidence to challenge stakeholders and drive accountability where needed.
  • Excellent organisational and coordination skills.
  • Strong Excel and PowerPoint capabilities.
  • Experience preparing executive-level reporting and dashboards.
  • The ability to bring structure to complex and fast-moving environments.
  • Strong communication skills and the confidence to engage with stakeholders across different cultures and countries.
  • A proactive, hands-on and pragmatic approach.
  • Professional fluency in English.



Additional language skills such as French or Spanish are considered an advantage.

Industry experience is less important than the ability to drive governance, create visibility and build strong stakeholder relationships.

What's on Offer

    • Initial 12-month assignment with potential for extension.
    • Hybrid working model - Three days from the office - Two from home
    • Mandatory office presence on Mondays and Wednesdays, with additional on-site collaboration as required.
    • Opportunity to work directly with the CIO and senior leadership team.
    • Exposure to strategic Digital & IT initiatives across Europe.
    • High-impact role with significant visibility and responsibility.
    • International, collaborative and dynamic working environment.
Contact
Casper Winants
Quote job ref
JN-112026-7145620
Phone number
+31617745361

Job summary

Sector
Secretarial & Business Support
Sub Sector
PA
Industry
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Jobs by location
Amsterdam
Contract Type
Temp
Consultant
Casper Winants
Consultant phone
+31617745361
Job Reference
JN-112026-7145620