Delivery Portfolio Manager

London (Hybrid Working)
Permanent 
Full Time

Grade 5

The Delivery Portfolio Manager in Technology is responsible for overseeing the delivery of a portfolio of projects, programmes, and continuous delivery streams that align with the strategic objectives and priorities of the organisation. The portfolio manager ensures that the portfolio is well-governed, risk-managed and value-driven, and that the benefits and outcomes are realised and communicated to the stakeholders.

You will be responsible for:

•    Define and maintain the portfolio vision, scope, objectives, and roadmap in collaboration with the senior leadership and relevant stakeholders.
•    Establish and implement effective portfolio governance, processes, standards, and tools to ensure quality, consistency, and alignment across the portfolio.
•    Monitor and report on the portfolio performance, progress, status, risks, issues, dependencies, and benefits realization using appropriate metrics and dashboards.
•    Manage the portfolio budget, resources, and dependencies, and ensure that the portfolio delivers within the agreed time, cost, and quality parameters.
•    Facilitate portfolio prioritization, planning, and delivery, and resolve any conflicts or escalations that arise within or across the portfolio.
•    Identify and manage portfolio risks and issues and implement mitigation and contingency plans as needed.
•    Ensure that the portfolio aligns with the organizational strategy, vision, values, and culture, and supports the achievement of the strategic goals and outcomes.

Required Skills & Experience: 

•    Proven experience in project and programme management, along with portfolio management, preferably in the technology sector.
•    A strong knowledge of portfolio management methodologies, frameworks, tools, and best practices, and the ability to apply them in a complex and dynamic environment.
•    A proven track record of delivering successful portfolios of technology-enabled change that meet the strategic objectives and expectations of the organization and the stakeholders.
•    Excellent leadership, communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills, and the ability to influence, motivate, and inspire others.
•    Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, and the ability to handle ambiguity and uncertainty.
•    Highly organised, detail-oriented, and results-driven, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
•    A passion for technology, innovation, and continuous improvement, and the ability to adapt to changing needs and requirements.

We’re one team and we celebrate all of the great things you do. One way we show our gratitude is by giving you access to a range of lifestyle benefits including: 

Private medical insurance 
Competitive pension scheme
Access to discretionary company bonus scheme
Life Assurance
Staff discounts and offers
Hybrid working

Beyond that, we'll be with you every step of the way, enabling you to get the most out of your role. We're building a team that brings technology to people, making their lives better, easier and fuller, and you can be part of it.

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