Hiring: Head of Technology Portfolio Delivery – Banking Kent (Hybrid: 2 days per week onsite) Senior Leadership | Purpose-Led Financial Services Up to £105k+ impactful mission + collaborative cultureI’m excited to be supporting a values-driven financial organisation in the charity sector as they recruit a newly created Head of Technology Portfolio Delivery for their banking division.This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who combines hands-on delivery leadership, genuine humility, and strong partner management skills, with the ability to run a complex change portfolio in an environment that’s collaborative, people-centric and mission-focused.⭐ The OpportunityFollowing a multi-year transformation and the successful re-platforming of their banking system, the organisation is entering a new chapter. With a strategic development partner owning most engineering delivery, they now need a dedicated leader to oversee:A significant change backlog and post-go-live improvementsContinuous optimisation across cloud, cost, systems, and customer journeysA structured small-change stream (fixes, enhancements, UX improvements)Decommissioning of legacy platformsPortfolio governance, prioritisation, and benefits realisationResource planning for both internal and partner teamsYou’ll report to the CTO and sit on the Technology SLT, working with stakeholders across operations, technology, and banking leadership.⭐ What You’ll LeadPortfolio Management & Delivery ExcellenceOwn the full change portfolio and pipeline, ensuring clarity, prioritisation, and alignment to strategic objectivesAct as the escalation point and quality wrapper for all change initiativesOversee project governance, reporting, financial control, and benefit trackingManage the organisation’s non-production environment landscapePartner & Vendor ManagementShape and strengthen the operating model with their strategic development partnerEnsure roles, responsibilities, and processes between parties are clearly defined and continuously improvedLeadership, Culture & CapabilityLead or matrix-manage a team of 10–15 (PMO, PMs, Analysts, Developers, Testers)Build a culture of collaboration, proactivity, transparency, and continuous improvementPromote hands-on problem solving and root-cause analysisContinuous ImprovementRefine portfolio processes, governance, sourcing strategies, and capacity planningImplement meaningful metrics to track performance, quality, and delivery healthSupport strategic sourcing and ensure external services are cost-effective and fit for purpose⭐ Who Will Thrive Here?This organisation values people who are collaborative, grounded, and invested in the cause. They actively avoid corporate hierarchy and top-down leadership.And you’ll bring:Strong vendor/partner management experienceAbility to flex communication between technical detail and high-level/regulatory conversationsHands-on leadership style — this is not a purely strategic roleComfort working in a fast-paced, mission-driven environmentA passion for building healthy teams and robust processes⭐ Why This Role Stands OutYou’ll shape how a transformed banking platform evolves, directly affecting the service delivered to charities. You’ll work with leaders who value openness, teamwork, humility, and doing the right thing. And you’ll help deliver technology that genuinely makes a difference. If this sounds like a challenge you'd be energised by, or if you’d like to explore the opportunity further, feel free to reach out directly.