Portfolio Delivery Manager - Halifax
We have an exciting opportunity to join us here at Covéa Insurance as a Portfolio Delivery Manager, within our Transformation Team!
This is a hybrid position, combining the best of both worlds - working from home and spending time in our Halifax office.
At Covéa, balance matters. We know life is busy, so we’re open to flexible hours, different working patterns, and arrangements that fit your circumstances. Many of our colleagues already work flexibly and we’re always happy to explore what works best for you.
At Covéa Insurance, we’re all about protecting what matters most - whether it’s your home, your car, or your business. With our award-winning customer service and a wide range of insurance products, we’re here to make a real difference.
In this role, you’ll be working in a team where you will be accountable for the end-to-end delivery of one or more portfolios of projects and change, ensuring that outcomes are delivered predictably, safely, and in alignment with Covéa’s strategic objectives
Step into a role where your potential is valued and your growth is supported.
What does a day-to-day look like?
* Leads the end‑to‑end delivery of a complex, multi‑initiative portfolio, ensuring alignment to business strategy and regulatory/technology requirements.
* Owns portfolio‑level governance, risk, assurance, and decision‑making, providing clear escalation and recommendations to senior leaders.
* Manages CapEx and OpEx performance across the portfolio, overseeing forecasting, financial risk, and investment trade‑offs.
* Builds and develops high‑performing delivery teams, setting standards, coaching leaders, and strengthening long‑term capability.
* Acts as a trusted senior partner to business and technology executives, communicating complex delivery issues with clarity and confidence.
* Ensures delivery is outcome‑focused, driving benefits realisation, embedding change, and using data to improve performance over time.
What will help you stand out?
* Significant experience delivering complex and strategic projects and programmes across technical and business domains
* Proven capability in multiple delivery methodologies, including Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid approaches for IT project delivery
* Demonstrated ability to operate effectively at portfolio level, balancing priorities, risks, dependencies, and outcomes
* Strong strategic thinking, consistently aligning delivery decisions with wider business objectives
* Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and presentation skills, with influence at all organisational levels
* Experience operating in regulated or highly complex organisational environments (desirable)
Not sure if you tick every box? That’s okay!
At Covéa, we understand that not every candidate will meet every requirement listed. If this opportunity excites you and you feel you could be a great fit, we warmly encourage you to apply. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team where everyone has the chance to thrive.
Why join us?
* Flexible working – 36.25 hours a week with flexitime & hybrid options
* Annual pay review – Plus performance bonuses (up to 30% depending on level)
* Generous holidays – 25–27 days + bank holidays, with buy/sell options
* Pension perks – 7.5% employer contribution, rising to 9% with your input
* A culture where everyone belongs – Were committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, with real action, employee-led community groups, and ongoing learning to make Covéa a place where everyone can thrive
* Mental & financial support – Through our dedicated Wellbeing group
* Career growth – Training, qualifications and apprenticeships to help you thrive
* Health & wellbeing – Private medical cover, 24/7 Virtual GP, health checks, flu jabs & more
* Drive in style – Tusker Car Scheme with fully maintained insured vehicles
* Extra savings – Gym discounts, Cycle to Work, and retail offers via Perkpal
* And much more !
Excited about this opportunity? So are we!
Apply today and be part of our journey.
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Applicants must currently reside in the United Kingdom and possess full and unrestricted right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer Visa sponsorship for this role.
Salary:
Up to £71,000 (DOE)
Working hours:
36.25