Portfolio Manager

Portfolio Manager

• £63,409 per annum + public sector pension and other benefits
• Hybrid with 3 days per week on-site mandatory in Central London

Join our transformative team as we streamline services to support essential operational functions more effectively. As a Portfolio Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our services, focusing on HR, Finance, Commercial, and Supply Chain solutions. This position offers a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of operational and strategic transformations.

Day-to-Day of the Role:

• Own and manage portfolio governance processes across multiple workstreams and programmes.
• Develop and maintain integrated portfolio plans that align with strategic objectives.
• Oversee RAID management, financial tracking, and reporting for portfolio health and performance.
• Produce executive-level dashboards and reporting packs for senior leadership and governance boards.
• Ensure compliance with corporate standards, regulatory requirements, and audit readiness.
• Support resource forecasting, prioritisation, and capacity planning across projects.
• Drive continuous improvement in PMO processes, tools, and reporting frameworks.
• Collaborate with Programme Managers, Project Managers, and business stakeholders to ensure delivery predictability and risk mitigation.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience in Portfolio Management or PMO leadership within BAU and transformation programmes.
• Strong knowledge of governance frameworks, risk management, and financial controls.
• Proficiency in portfolio and project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Planview, Power BI).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Experience working in complex, multi-vendor environments.
• Skilled in facilitating workshops and governance meetings, driving alignment and decision-making.
• Ability to plan and manage resources, ensuring optimal allocation across projects and programmes.
• Competence in RAID management, change control, and configuration management.
• Experience in financial, commercial, and licence management.
• Strong capability in integrated planning, dependency management, and prioritisation.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance and audit readiness within portfolio governance.
• Familiarity with Agile and Waterfall methodologies, and ability to integrate both in planning and reporting.

Benefits:

27 days of annual leave (rising to 33 in 5 years), 20%+ pension contributions + others.

In the first instance, please submit your CV.