Governance Portfolio Specialist

Shape the Future of Payments with Nexi in 2025
Envision a world where every transaction feels effortless, safe, and connected. At Nexi, we’re leading this transformation, building tools and solutions that redefine how the world pays. By joining us, you’ll play a part in creating the next generation of digital payments in an innovative, supportive, and international environment.

Why This Role Is Right for You
As a Governance Portfolio Specialist,  you’ll join a collaborative and forward-thinking team based in Milan. The role requires strong analytical skills, a solid understanding of IT cost structures and approval processes, and the ability to interface with various stakeholders, including mid-to-senior management.

About Your Future Role
In this position, you will:

• Map and monitor ongoing activities across the area, preparing regular and ad-hoc progress summaries tailored to different reporting levels.
• Support budget analysis and ongoing monitoring, ensuring alignment with the activity plan under the supervision of the manager and peers.
• Analyze team and IT factory resource allocations to identify optimization opportunities and avoid inefficiencies, delays, or cost overruns.
• Collect, consolidate, and report on project performance data (scope, timeline, costs), providing clear and actionable insights.
• Prepare and present concise project overviews and reporting outputs for managerial audiences.
• Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to define and maintain implementation frameworks (CANVAS) across cross-functional projects.
• Assist in the review and streamlining of intra- and inter-departmental processes, ensuring consistency, efficiency, and alignment with overall governance practices.
• What Makes You a Great Fit
• We’re looking for someone eager to make a difference. Here’s what we value:
• Proven experience with Business Case modelling and analysis.
• Strong knowledge of IT cost definition and approval processes (including vendor and procurement cycles).
• Solid understanding of budgeting processes and tools, including monitoring and forecasting.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).
• Strong attention to detail, analytical mindset, and a proactive attitude

Essential Qualifications:

• Knowledge of IT delivery models and Agile/Waterfall methodologies.
• Familiarity with large-scale transformation or multi-project environments.
• Previous experience in a Governance, PMO, or Controlling function.

Even if you don’t check every box, your unique potential and willingness to learn could set you apart.

What’s in it for You?

• Attractive salary and a competitive benefits package to reward your expertise and contributions 
• Tech equipment: Get the tools you need to succeed, including the latest technology to support your work
• Join an international team: Collaborate with experts from across Europe and bring your ideas to life in a dynamic, global environment 
• Grow and develop: Gain hands-on experience and structured training through our PayTech University, designed to accelerate your career and help you reach your full potential

Discover Life at Nexi
We’re an international team of 10,000+ people across 25 countries, united by shared ambition and a passion for innovation. Learn more about our culture, Values, and how we’re shaping the future of digital payments. Visit our Life at Nexi page.

• Diversity and Inclusion at Nexi
• We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer: together, we succeed by embracing our differences and creating a future where everyone can thrive. 
• Your Next Step Starts Here
• If this opportunity excites you, we’d love to hear your story. Submit your application today, and let’s shape the future of digital payments together!