The Role: GovernanceandPortfoliolead Location: Sheffield, UK Position Type: Contract In side IR35 Remote work option Available: Hybrid 3 Days Onsite Job Description: Key Responsibilities Governance, Communications & Engagement Own and manage governance forums, ensuring effective reporting cadence and compliance with regulatory and internal requirements. Lead both strategic and operational communications across diverse stakeholder groups, ensuring clarity and alignment. Promote consistent engagement and visibility across the value stream and supporting functions, fostering a culture of transparency and collaboration. Portfolio Delivery Accountable for end-to-end portfolio delivery management across all change initiatives within the value stream. Own status reporting, conduct regular health checks, and drive delivery transparency to enable informed decision-making. Ensure all portfolio activities are aligned with strategic priorities and deliver the intended business outcomes. Stakeholder Management Support stakeholders across the value stream, including CIO, business, transformation, and GCIO COO teams. Represent the technology CIO and value stream in governance forums (e.g., SteerCo, IPC) and other key stakeholder engagements. Engage with subvalue stream stakeholders across technology, business, operations, and transformation to ensure alignment and effective delivery. Interface with partner teams and external third parties to drive collaboration and resolve dependencies. Qualifications & Experience Proven experience in portfolio management, governance, or a related field within a large, complex organisation. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment. Experience with governance forums, compliance requirements, and reporting processes. Knowledge of technology, business operations, and transformation initiatives is highly desirable. 12 years in COO/CAO office, business management, banking operations, or technology management. Strong understanding of banking processes (e.g., Payments, Markets, Retail, Treasury). Strong financial management, risk & controls, and program management experience. Excellent communication and executive presentation skills. Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI/Tableau, and PMO tools (Jira/Clarity). Ability to influence senior leaders and manage ambiguity in a fast-paced environment.