Portfolio Manager

Job Title: Portfolio Manager

Role Summary:
We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Portfolio Manager to oversee and manage a portfolio of projects, programs, or investments, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives. The role involves driving governance, prioritization, and execution across multiple initiatives while managing risks, resources, and stakeholder expectations to deliver business value.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop, manage, and optimize the portfolio of projects/programs to ensure alignment with business strategy and goals.

  • Define and maintain portfolio governance frameworks, policies, and reporting structures.

  • Monitor portfolio performance, budgets, and resource allocation, ensuring value delivery.

  • Collaborate with senior leadership to prioritize initiatives and manage trade-offs.

  • Identify risks, dependencies, and issues across the portfolio, recommending corrective actions.

  • Provide regular portfolio dashboards and reports to executives and stakeholders.

  • Partner with project managers and business leaders to ensure consistent delivery standards.

  • Drive continuous improvement in portfolio management practices and tools.

Required Skills & Experience:

  • 8–12+ years of experience in project/program/portfolio management, preferably in IT or BFSI sectors.

  • Strong knowledge of portfolio management frameworks (PPM), governance, and prioritization techniques.

  • Expertise in project/program management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid).

  • Proficiency with portfolio management tools (Clarity PPM, Planview, MS Project, Jira, or similar).

  • Strong financial acumen with experience in budgeting, cost control, and ROI analysis.

  • Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills.

  • Ability to manage multiple complex initiatives simultaneously under tight timelines.

Company
Ascendion
Location
London, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent, Contract
Posted
Company
Ascendion
Location
London, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent, Contract
Posted