Senior Project Portfolio Manager / Team Lead Project Management (m/w/d)

ABOUT BARINGA  Baringa is a global consulting firm that partners with leaders to drive change and create value. With deep industry expertise, and enabled by advanced technology, the firm helps clients to deliver with greater confidence and certainty. With over 2,000 people across the UK, Europe, North America, Asia and Australia, the firm combines global insight with local understanding. The firm works across energy and resources, financial services, government and public sector, consumer products and retail, pharmaceuticals and life sciences, manufacturing, and technology, media and telecoms, with capabilities spanning strategy, transformation and operational excellence – all powered by advanced technology, data, AI and digital innovation. Clients value Baringa’s collaborative approach and the way its teams integrate seamlessly – all working with a shared understanding of what matters most. The firm is known for its kind, curious experts who listen closely and care deeply about client success as they help clients transform energy markets, modernise financial platforms, expand telecoms and digital networks through advanced data analytics, enable digital services in government, and unlock growth in consumer sectors. Certified as a Great Place to Work around the world, Baringa has been recognised by the Financial Times in 22 categories of its UK Leading Management Consultants rankings, and by Forbes for four consecutive years as one of the World’s Best Management Consulting Firms. OUR COMMODITIES & ENERGY TRADING PRACTICE IS GROWING AND WE ARE LOOKING FOR MANAGERS (M/W/D) TO JOIN OUR TEAM IN DÜSSELDORF OR MUNICH.  As a Manager, you will lead client engagements and workstreams, build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and contribute to the continued growth of our Commodity & Energy Trading practice across Germany and Europe. We work with leading commodity and energy trading organisations, utilities, and large energy consumers, supporting them to navigate increasingly complex markets, manage flexibility in their portfolio and deliver large-scale transformation programmes. Our work spans strategy, operating model and process design, trading transformation, and technology delivery. This is your opportunity to lead high-impact transformation programmes for some of the most influential organisations in commodity and energy markets. You will combine deep industry expertise with strategic client advisory, helping organisations transform their trading operations, integrate flexibility assets, optimise commercial performance and adopt new technologies.   WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING You will play a key role in delivering client engagements, leading project teams and building trusted relationships with client stakeholders. Your responsibilities may include: * Operating model & business transformation: Leading trading operating model and business transformation workstreams, helping clients optimise governance, processes and organisational structures to deliver sustainable operational change. * Digital & trading transformation: Delivering data, analytics and AI-enabled transformation initiatives, helping clients improve trading decision-making, operational efficiency and commercial performance. * Trading systems transformation: Leading ETRM/CTRM transformation workstreams, supporting strategy, implementation and optimisation initiatives while aligning business and technology stakeholders to achieve successful outcomes. * Flexibility services & integration: Leading the delivery of flexibility strategy and integration engagements, helping clients unlock value from battery storage, renewable assets and enabling technologies across evolving energy markets. * Risk and regulatory advisory: Advising clients on risk and regulatory challenges, enhancing risk management frameworks, governance and controls while supporting adaptation to evolving market and regulatory requirements. * Leadership & Business Development: Leading project teams, developing junior colleagues, building trusted client relationships and contributing to business development, thought leadership and capability growth across the practice.   YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE We are looking for experienced professionals with a strong track record in consulting, commodity trading, energy markets or trading transformation. We welcome candidates from a variety of backgrounds across Power, LNG, Gas & Clean Fuels, Metals or Oil. We recognise that great candidates come from a variety of backgrounds, so you do not need experience across all of these areas to apply. * Trading operating model design and transformation. * Commodities and energy trading business process improvement. * ETRM/CTRM platforms and supporting trading technologies. * Data, analytics and emerging AI-enabled use cases within trading environments. * Flexibility integration and optimisation across power, gas and renewable energy markets. * Trading strategy, commercial optimisation and portfolio management. * Market, credit, operational or regulatory risk management. In addition, successful candidates are likely to demonstrate: * Experience leading complex workstreams, projects or transformation programmes. * The ability to build strong relationships with senior client stakeholders. * Experience managing and developing project teams. * A track record of delivering high-quality outcomes in complex and fast-paced environments. * Strong problem-solving, analytical and communication skills. * Commercial awareness and an interest in contributing to business development activities. * The ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery. * Professional proficiency in German and English.   WHAT A CAREER AT BARINGA WILL GIVE YOU  PUTTING PEOPLE FIRST. BARINGA IS A PEOPLE FIRST COMPANY AND WELLBEING IS AT THE FOREFRONT OF OUR CULTURE. WE RECOGNISE THE IMPORTANCE OF WORK-LIFE BALANCE AND FLEXIBLE WORKING AND PROVIDE OUR STAFF AMAZING BENEFITS. SOME OF THESE BENEFITS INCLUDE:  * Generous Annual Leave Policy: We recognise everyone needs a well-deserved break. We provide our employees with 5 weeks of annual leave, fully available at the start of each year. In addition to this, we have introduced our 5-Year Recharge benefit which allows all employees an additional 2 weeks of paid leave after 5 years continuous service.  * Flexible Working: We know that the ‘ideal’ work-life balance will vary from person to person and change at different stages of our working lives. To accommodate this, we have implemented a hybrid working policy and introduced more flexibility around taking unpaid leave.  * Corporate Responsibility Days: Our world is important to us, so all our employees get 3 every year to help social and environmental causes and increase our impact on the communities that mean the most to us.  * Wellbeing Fund: We want to encourage all employees to take charge and prioritise their own wellbeing. We’ve introduced our annual People Fund to support this by offering every individual a fund to support and manage their wellbeing through an activity of their choice.  * Profit Share Scheme: All employees participate in the Baringa Group Profit Share Scheme so everyone has a stake in the company’s success.  DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that creating an environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging is central to our culture and that diversity is paramount to driving creativity, innovation, and value for our clients and for our people.  AN AWARD-WINNING WORKPLACE You can be a part of our ‘Great Place to Work’ – with our commitment to women and well-being in the workplace for all. Click here to see some of our recent awards and how we’ve achieved this.  USING BUSINESS AS A FORCE FOR GOOD.  We maintain high standards of environmental performance and transparency, which can be seen through our commitment to Net Zero with our SBTI-verified Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions reduction targets and our support of the Better Business Act. We report our progress publicly and ensure that we are also externally assessed and scored through organisations like CDP and EcoVadis - helping us to continually identify where we can improve.  We have a long legacy of supporting the communities in which we work, and offer a variety of ways to contribute, by putting people first and creating impact that lasts. Our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) agenda is about giving back to the communities in which we live and work by sharing our skills, talent and time. In essence, we aim to empower and encourage everyone in the firm to contribute to the things we care about, and support registered charities and organisations with a clear social or environmental purpose to increase the positive impact they can have.   JOIN US All applications received will be reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team. We never rely solely on automated screening or AI tools to make hiring decisions. Your application will be considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, disability, age, faith or social background. We do not filter applications by university background and encourage those who have taken alternative educational and career paths to apply. We would like to actively encourage applications from those who identify with less represented and minority groups. We operate an inclusive recruitment process, ensuring reasonable adjustments where needed. Please contact a member of our Recruitment Team to discuss further.   BARINGA PRIVACY NOTICES For UK & EU Your personal data will be retained by Baringa for up to two years, in accordance with our UK Recruitment Privacy Notice / EU Recruitment Privacy Notice, to evaluate your application and meet our legal and reporting obligations. In line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the right to request access to, rectification, or erasure (subject to legal limitations) of your personal data. For more information, please contact us at privacy@baringa.com For the USA Your personal data may be retained by Baringa for up to two years, as outlined in our Recruitment Privacy Notice (AMER & APAC), to support the recruitment process and internal reporting requirements. Where applicable, and in accordance with relevant federal and state laws, you may have the right to request access to or correction of your personal information. For further details, please contact privacy@baringa.com For Australia & Singapore Your personal data will be retained by Baringa for up to two years, in accordance with our Recruitment Privacy Notice (AMER & APAC), to assess your application and meet applicable reporting and legal obligations. In line with the Australian Privacy Act and Singapore’s Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA), you may have rights to access, correct, or request limited deletion of your personal data. For more information, please contact us at privacy@baringa.com

WHY VERIFONE For more than 30 years Verifone has established a remarkable record of leadership in the electronic payment technology industry. Verifone has one of the leading electronic payment solutions brands and is one of the largest providers of electronic payment systems worldwide. Verifone has a diverse, dynamic and fast paced work environment in which employees are focused on results and have opportunities to excel. We take pride in the fact that we work with leading retailers, merchants, banks, and third party partners to invent and deliver innovative payments solution around the world. We strive for excellence in our products and services, and are obsessed with customer happiness. Across the globe, Verifone employees are leading the payments industry through experience, innovation, and an ambitious spirit. Whether it’s developing the next platform of secure payment systems or searching for new ways to bring electronic payments to new markets, the team at Verifone is dedicated to the success of our customers, partners and investors. It is this passion for innovation that drives each one of our employees for personal and professional success. Verifone is proudly an in-office work culture as we see immense benefits to career development and business results from our colleagues being physically co-located. WHAT'S EXCITING ABOUT THE ROLE This is a dual-focus benefits role sitting within the global HR team. The primary responsibility is ownership of the global benefits program, one of the organization’s largest and most complex benefit portfolios, covering medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, short- and long-term disability, FSA/HSA, commuter benefits, and the Employee Assistance Program. Along with EMEA, the role takes ownership of benefit programs in the United States, Canada, and Latin America — managing renewals, compliance, and employee experience across the Americas region in partnership with regional HR managers and local brokers. The role also provides ad-hoc support to APAC as required. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Benefits — Program Ownership * Own and manage the full global employee benefits program, serving as the primary subject matter expert for all benefit matters * Lead the annual Open Enrollment process end to end: plan design review, vendor negotiations, system configuration (HRIS/benefits platform), employee communications, and post-enrollment reconciliation * Manage relationships with benefit carriers and brokers (medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA/HSA, EAP, commuter). * Negotiate annual plan renewals and renewals strategy with carriers, benchmarking costs and coverage against market data; prepare recommendations for sign-off * Administer and optimize the 401(k) plan in partnership with the record-keeper (Fidelity); ensure plan compliance including non-discrimination testing, Form 5500 filing, and plan document updates * Manage COBRA administration and ensure compliance with ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, FMLA, and all applicable federal and state regulations * Partner with Payroll to reconcile benefit deductions, resolve discrepancies, and ensure accurate W-2 reporting of benefit-related income * Oversee the benefits administration, including employee-facing content, and Open Enrollment workflow * Respond to escalated employee benefit queries and ensure a high standard of employee experience throughout the benefits lifecycle Compliance & Governance * Maintain a compliance calendar covering all federal and state benefit filings, notices, and deadlines (ACA 1094/1095, PCORI, Form 5500, SARs, SPDs, SMMs) * Ensure Summary Plan Descriptions (SPDs) and plan documents are current and legally compliant; coordinate with Legal and external counsel as required * Manage ACA affordability analysis and ensure the organization remains compliant with employer mandate requirements; track and resolve IRS inquiries * Stay current on legislative and regulatory changes (e.g. state-level mandates, SECURE Act updates, mental health parity rules) and assess impact on plan design * Manage annual non-discrimination testing for all applicable plans; liaise with actuaries and plan administrators on corrective distributions where required * Support internal and external audits of benefit plans, providing documentation, data, and process narrative as required Wellbeing & Employee Experience * Lead the day-to-day management of the employee wellbeing program, including EAP, mental health resources, wellness reimbursements, and any voluntary benefit offerings * Design and deliver benefit communications throughout the year — Open Enrollment guides, new hire onboarding materials, life event communications, and benefits FAQs * Analyze benefits utilization, claims experience, and employee feedback to identify gaps, cost trends, and plan improvement opportunities; present findings and recommendations annually to senior leadership Americas Benefits — Canada & LATAM * Own the renewal cycle for benefit plans in Canada and Latin America, managing timelines, broker relationships, and stakeholder approvals across all entities in the region * Maintain a renewal calendar for Americas markets, flagging upcoming renewals to relevant stakeholders and ensuring no deadlines are missed * Review broker renewal submissions, benchmark proposals where possible, and escalate significant cost increases or plan changes for approval * Coordinate with Finance on purchase orders, invoice processing, and fringe rate tracking for Americas entities; provide input into global fringe tracking as required * Provide ad-hoc support to APAC regional teams as required * Provide benefits data and support during M&A activity, restructuring events, and HR due diligence processes Vendor & Stakeholder Management * Serve as the primary contact for all global benefit vendors and brokers; conduct regular performance reviews and hold vendors accountable to SLA commitments * Partner closely with Global HR Business Partners, Payroll, Finance, Legal, and IT to deliver seamless benefit administration and employee experience * Build effective working relationships with regional HR leads across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC HR leads on benefits queries as required * Manage external consultants and benefit advisors on project-specific work (benchmarking, plan design reviews, compliance projects) ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS * 5-8+ years of progressive global benefits experience, experience with an unbundled self-insured program is preferred * Deep knowledge of Americas, EMEA, and APAC benefit plan types (medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life, STD/LTD, FSA/HSA, COBRA, EAP) and the vendor/carrier landscape * Strong working knowledge of US benefits compliance: ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, FMLA, IRS regulations, non-discrimination testing, and Form 5500 * Proven experience managing Open Enrollment end to end — from plan design and carrier negotiations through to system build and employee communications * Experience administering or overseeing a 401(k) plan, including record-keeper management and annual compliance filings * Proficiency in benefits administration platforms and HRIS systems (e.g. Workday, ADP) * Strong analytical skills — comfortable working with claims data, utilization reports, cost modelling, and presenting insights to senior stakeholders * Excellent project management and organizational skills; able to manage multiple vendors, deadlines, and workstreams simultaneously * Clear, confident communicator — able to simplify complex benefit topics for employees and articulate data-driven recommendations to leadership OUR COMMITMENT Verifone is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Verifone is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.