Portfolio PMO Manager

Job summary

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The work of NHS Blood & Transplant (NHSBT) impacts on huge proportion of the population. Every month, we gather thousands of units of blood for transfusion purposes, and we work tirelessly to enable the retrieval and transportation of organs and tissues to the optimal patient. Digital, Data and Technology Services play a vital part in this work. And it is within this forward-thinking team that you could find an exceptional challenge, plus the scope to develop your skills and expertise even further. Technology programmes dont get much more important than this and we are currently on a journey to modernise the technology that underpins the UK blood supply chain, to support the wider NHS and our donors and patients. In a fast paced, agile environment, youll help us build new capabilities and deliver real technology change, faster and more effectively than ever as we support the realisation of NHSBTs core mission of saving and improving more lives.

Main duties of the job

The Portfolio PMO Manager will act as the lead expert and champion of the Portfolio, Programme and Project Methodologies) (P4) and its associated product suite in order for the Blood & Donor Digital Portfolio to deliver the agreed change aligned to Business Strategy in the most controlled, effective and efficient way. This includes the new automated reporting tool, Verto. It will be the responsibility of this postholder to continuously improve the alignment of the P4 methodology within the portfolio and product centre. To support the management of a portfolio with a £30M+ budget and ensure all programme and project reporting is completed on time and with a high degree of accuracy and communicated to the various portfolio governing bodies (including NHSBT board and executive level).

You will lead on the management and continuous improvement of the portfolio management strategy, products and processes across the Blood and Donor Digital portfolio, in alignment with the NHSBT P4 methodology. This includes governance and reporting, risk and issues, and budget management across the portfolio and the programmes, projects and product centres within it.

You will also be expected to line manage the PMO Administrators to efficiently and effectively support the delivery teams working within the change portfolio.

You may be required to undertake travel and spend time away from base to meet the requirements of the post on a regular basis (with appropriate prior notice).

About us

It takes all types of people to deliver the kind of service that saves and improves lives. At NHS Blood and Transplant, youll join a team of more than 6,000 people who are making a genuine difference to communities, families, friends, relatives and more across the UK. We play a unique and special role in the NHS by helping people do something extraordinary- donate blood, blood products, organs, tissues, or stem cells to save someone in need.

Our three core values are what set us apart. They guide and inspire everything we do. By being caring, expertly meeting the needs of our patients and our people, and accepting nothing less than the best quality, we can do extraordinary work and help our people to do something extraordinary in their career, too. Three small words, one big difference - Caring, Expert and Quality. Together we'll save and improve more lives than ever.

You will join us on our journey to create an inclusive workplace and aim to reflect the diverse communities we work with, and we positively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Job description

Job responsibilities

What we offer:

Hybrid working arrangements – because NHSBT works nationally, we’re able to offer hybrid working options that give you more flexibility to balance work with life.
Flexible working options – we promote flexible working where the role allows. We’re happy to discuss what flexibility might look like for you.
Generous annual leave - 27 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time) plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years’ service and to 33 days after 10 years.
Inclusive pension scheme - the NHS Pension Scheme is a defined benefit scheme (not dependent on investment returns). Further details and outline of benefits can be found at: http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/information-about-nhs-pensions‎
Supportive learning culture - we’ve fostered a culture of continuous learning where colleagues are well-led, engaged, and encouraged to grow. We support you in reaching your full potential, both in your current role and future career. Our Thrive program embodies our commitment to learning and development, offering a wide range of activities to support your personal and professional growth. It’s open to everyone at NHSBT, ensuring you have the resources to succeed and shine in your role.
Health and wellbeing support – we offer confidential services including occupational health, employee assistance programme, and wellbeing resources. Our support is available to all colleagues and we endeavour to provide tailored workplace adjustments where possible.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates. We will talk with you to explore any adjustments that may help you during the recruitment process.

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Next steps

This vacancy will close at 23:59pm on 9 August 2026 however this vacancy may close sooner than the advertised deadline if we receive a high volume of application.

Interviews are anticipated to be held on 21 and 22 August 2026– subject to confirmation.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to a Degree Level.
Educated to a post graduate level or equivalent demonstrable experience to post grad level
Cabinet Office (OGC) PRINCE 2 Practitioner certification or industry standard equivalent qualification.
Cabinet Office Office of Government Commerce (OGC) Management of Successful Programmes (MSP) Practitioner certification or equivalent knowledge and experience.
Demonstrate commitment to own Continued Professional Development (CPD).
Possess a valid driving licence allowing the holder to drive in the UK.

Experience

Essential

Extensive knowledge and proven experience of Programme Management to Cabinet Office (OGC) Managing Successful Programmes (MSP) Practitioner certification or equivalent.
Extensive knowledge and proven experience of Project Management to Cabinet Office (OGC) PRINCE2 Practitioner certification or equivalent.
Proven experience supporting the management, budgeting and forecasting for large scale budgets
Knowledge and proven experience of working in multiple project methodologies (e.g. Agile, Waterfall, Product focussed)
Extensive knowledge and experience of Microsoft Office products, particularly Microsoft Word, PowerPoint Excel & MSProject.
Proven experience of line management.
Proven experience of facilitating project and programme workshops.
Experience of operating in various PMO models from Project Office, to Programme Office and Portfolio Offices.

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Blood and Transplant

Address

England

500 North Bristol Park