What you are going to do
At NN, HR is transforming into a product-oriented organisation focused on delivering measurable business value. As Portfolio Manager within HR Strategy & Change, you will play a central role in aligning our HR portfolio with business priorities and strategic outcomes. You will orchestrate the HR governance and portfolio management cycle, ensuring transparency on priorities, progress, risks, and performance. You will facilitate annual and quarterly planning processes while fostering a culture of outcome- and value-based decision-making.
In this role, you will be responsible for:
- Portfolio Governance & Strategic Planning: Translating strategic ambitions into an actionable portfolio, facilitating annual planning and quarterly reviews, and maintaining an integrated view of the HR portfolio, including risks and capacity
- Value-based Working & Portfolio Performance: Embedding value-based thinking, defining and monitoring HR portfolio KPIs, and developing management reports for informed decision-making
- Enabling a Product Way of Working: Supporting the adoption of portfolio and product management practices, establishing effective planning mechanisms, and facilitating collaboration across product teams to ensure alignment with broader HR priorities
- Stakeholder Management & Executive Support: Acting as a strategic partner for HR leadership, building relationships with key stakeholders, and preparing executive presentations and decision-making materials
What we offer you
NN invests in an inclusive, inspiring work environment and skills for the future, matched with employee benefits that are relevant today and in the future. We offer you:
- Salary between €7,602 and €10,136 (based on a 36-hour workweek) depending on your knowledge and experience
- 13th month and holiday allowance paid with your salary
- 27 vacation days for a 5-day working week and three Diversity Days
- A modern pension administered by BeFrank
- Plenty of training and learning opportunities
- NS Business Card 2nd class for unlimited travel, including personal use
- Allowances for setting up your home office and for internet use
Who you are
You combine strategic thinking with strong execution and facilitation skills. You thrive in environments with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities. While prior HR knowledge is advantageous, it is not a requirement; what matters most is your ability to possess the skills and mindset to learn quickly and adapt.
You bring:
- A Master's degree in a relevant field
- 8-10+ years of experience in portfolio management, strategy execution, or governance roles
- Experience with portfolio management, quarterly business reviews, strategic planning, and performance management, and the ability to translate strategic objectives into measurable outcomes
- Strong facilitation and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all organisational levels
- Excellent analytical skills to translate complex data into actionable insights.
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills, fluent in English (Dutch proficiency is a plus)
Who you will work with
The HR Strategy & Change team plays a central role in shaping, governing, and enabling the execution of NN's HR strategy. The team is responsible for portfolio governance, strategic planning, employee listening, strategic workforce planning, organisational change, communications, and continuous improvement across HR.
The team acts as the integrator that connects strategy, products, people, and delivery. The team facilitates the annual and quarterly planning process, monitors strategic progress and value delivery, supports product teams, and enables leadership to make informed prioritisation decisions.
You will work closely with the HR Leadership Team, Product Managers, HR Business Partners, Centres of Expertise (future Product teams), Data & Analytics teams, Finance, Strategy, and colleagues across NN's business units and international entities.
Any questions?
If you have any questions about the job, you can reach out to Claudia Slavenburg, Head of HR Strategy & Change via [email protected] or Michele Borsje, Talent Acquisition Specialist via [email protected].
