Join to apply for the Head of Technology Portfolio role at Oxford University PressContinue with Google Continue with Google2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Head of Technology Portfolio role at Oxford University PressAs our new Head of Portfolio, you will operate across the Technology portfolio within Global Technology to ensure consistent planning and drive of delivery projects within Enterprise Technology Portfolio Delivery.You will be responsible for Level 1 Portfolio Governance framework to provide holistic view of new business demand shaping, working closely with Front Office, Product and Back Office technology services teams to ensure strategic initiatives and benefits are delivered to quality, cost, and time.The Head of Portfolio for Technology requires strong delivery and implementation skills in Infrastructure and Cybersecurity projects and programmes. You will be accountable for providing advanced level planning input to complex global infrastructure projects through strong leadership to Project Managers and Business Analysts across Global Technology and with established 3rd party suppliers. This role requires a deep level of expertise in building and maintaining strong positive stakeholder relationships and portfolio planning and budgeting. You will collaborate and support proactive early prioritising, scoping, and shaping of deliverables from broad high-level concepts and problem statements.You will have line management responsibilities for a team of business analysts and project managers, and will ensure highly skilled individuals are developed and the portfolio pipeline is appropriately resourced to meet business demand in line to portfolio budget.This role will collaborate with PMO and other SMEs across Technology and Publishing teams to ensure there is alignment and clarity of approach for all new demand and an ability to drive resolution to complex ambiguous initiatives while work collaboratively with other delivery teams is essential.We operate a hybrid working policy that requires a minimum of 2 days per week in the Oxford office.About YouExperience working with infrastructure and cyber securityStrong background and understanding of portfolio management and end to end delivery models for change initiatives.Strong Project Management background including operating in a multi-disciplinary environment.Extensive knowledge of shaping and defining Portfolio Governance structures at L1/Executive LevelAbility to identify, track and concisely define internal and external dependencies across portfolios and projects. Accountable for divisional outcomes and work through ambiguity and define portfolio work packages to deliver to quality, cost, and time.Strong stakeholder management skills, able to build collaborative relationships whilst holding to account and having challenging conversations.Strong coaching and mentoring skills, track record of developing and mentoring individuals.Ability to lead through uncertainty, helping business stakeholders shape demand, assess options and risks to achieve optimum outcomes.We care about work/life balance here at OUP. With this in mind we offer 25 days’ holiday that rises with service, plus bank holidays and Christmas closure (3-days) and a 35-hour working week. We are open to discussing flexibility in respect to working patterns, dependent on role. We also have a great variety of active employee networks and societies.We help make your money go further by contributing to your pension up to 12%, offering loans and savings schemes through our partnership with Salary Finance, in addition to travel to work schemes and access to a wide range of local discounts.This role comes with the added benefit of private medical insurance and a discretionary annual management bonus.Please see our Rewards and Recognition page for more information.Seniority levelSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionInformation TechnologyIndustriesBook and Periodical PublishingReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Oxford University Press by 2xSign in to set job alerts for “Portfolio Manager” roles.Continue with Google Continue with GoogleContinue with Google Continue with GoogleReading, England, United Kingdom 5 days agoEast Ilsley, England, United Kingdom 1 month agoOxfordshire, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoNewbury, England, United Kingdom 3 days agoFlood and Coastal Risk Management Advisor Portfolio Management Office - 31252Oxford, England, United Kingdom 55 minutes agoOxford, England, United Kingdom 1 day agoFlood and Coastal Risk Management Advisor Portfolio Management Office - 31252Wallingford, England, United Kingdom 55 minutes agoFlood and Coastal Risk Management Advisor Portfolio Management Office - 31252Reading, England, United Kingdom 55 minutes agoAbingdon-On-Thames, England, United Kingdom 1 month agoReading, England, United Kingdom 4 days agoSenior Manager, Market Access OperationsMarlow, England, United Kingdom 2 days agoTech Investment & Financial Accounting Senior ManagerReading, England, United Kingdom 2 days agoOxford, England, United Kingdom 2 days agoHigh Wycombe, England, United Kingdom 1 day agoReading, England, United Kingdom 1 day agoBicester, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoThornton, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks agoReading, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoAylesbury, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoBanbury, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoBicester, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoReading, England, United Kingdom 6 days agoAylesbury, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoAbingdon-On-Thames, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks agoAylesbury, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoSwindon, England, United Kingdom 5 days agoThornton, England, United Kingdom 3 months agoBrackley, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoHenley-On-Thames, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoDidcot, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoHarwell, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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