IT Governance Administrator

COFCO International is a global agri-business with a clear vision, strong values and a positive culture, focused on being a leader in the global grains, oilseeds and sugar supply chains. We provide the food the world needs in a responsible way. Headquartered is Geneva, Switzerland, we are ambitious, with the right structures and culture to meet the world's increasing and changing needs. With 11,000+ people in 35 countries, our global portfolio includes assets across the Americas, Europe, Africa, Middle East, and Asia-Pacific. We trade with over 50 nations, while providing farmers unique direct access to the growing Chinese market.

Position Overview:

As the IT Governance and PMO Administrator, you will work with the IT Governance and PMO Lead on ensuring IT governance frameworks are maintained and driving the successful delivery of programs and projects across the organization.

Acting as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, you will ensure alignment between IT initiatives and business objectives, oversee portfolio management, and enforce compliance with governance standards.

You will assist the project community, providing guidance, methodologies, and tools to enable consistent project execution and value delivery.

This role requires a strategic mindset combined with a proactive and autonomous spirit, as well as strong operational capabilities to manage interdependencies and foster continuous improvement across IT processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement IT governance frameworks, policies, and standards to ensure compliance and risk management.
• Manage the delivery of reporting tools developments for performance monitoring.
• Execute IT communications plan.
• Liaise with HR teams to keep track of IT Headcount.
• Oversee portfolio planning, prioritization, and resource allocation to align with business objectives.
• Monitor program and project performance, ensuring delivery within scope, schedule, and budget.
• Coach and mentor project managers to ensure adherence to governance and PMO methodologies.
• Maintain accurate documentation for governance processes, project status, and portfolio reporting.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within IT governance and PMO.

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in IT governance and project roles.
• Proven track record in managing complex IT programs in multinational environments.
• Experience in establishing governance frameworks and portfolio management processes.
• Background in commodity or industrial companies is a plus.

Education and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field.
• PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent certification preferred.
• IT governance certifications (e.g., COBIT, ITIL) preferred.

Skills:

• Strong strategic thinking and decision-making capabilities.
• Excellent leadership and coaching skills.
• Outstanding communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain organizational discipline.
• Problem-solving mindset with resilience and adaptability.
• Continuous improvement orientation and attention to detail.
• Ability to work autonomously and with limited supervision, while delivering the expected outcomes.

COFCO International is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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