Exciting new opportunity
We are looking to recruit an accomplished Interim Head of Portfolio Management to strengthen governance and drive meaningful change and impact across this broad and established organisation. This is a senior, influential role for someone who combines technical PPM expertise with excellent leadership and a people-driven approach. This is an exciting time of change to be joining the organisation.
This role is offered as a 6 month fixed term contract, ideally working 2 or 3 days in the London Office, with the remainder flexibly from home.
The role
We have developed a Portfolio and Project Management (PPM) Framework blueprint that sets out our future vision for how projects and programmes will be governed, prioritised and delivered.
The Interim Head of PMO will work with the Interim Chief Operating Officer to establish a Portfolio and Project Management Office (PMO) across the organisation. Using the agreed PPM Framework, the postholder will develop the initial portfolio of projects and programmes and support all staff across the Foundation in the adoption of progamme management methodology.
The role will support prioritisation, decision-making and infrastructure support while developing clear, insightful portfolio-level reporting and dashboards. It will also lead and develop high-performing teams, embedding systems and culture change to help move the organisation towards greater portfolio, programme and project maturity and impact. Equity, Diversity and Inclusion will be at the heart of everything they do.
The person
The successful candidate will be an accomplished Senior PPM professional with a proven track record in complex organisational change environments. They will bring strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, will be confident challenging constructively, and comfortable operating at senior leadership and board level. They will combine excellent analytical capability with outstanding written and verbal communication skills and will be a people-focused leader with a strong commitment to development and inclusion. Formal PPM qualifications, experience in the corporate or not-for-profit/ charity sector, change management, PPM systems implementation, coaching or mentoring will all be important for this exciting role.
A proactive and collaborative person with the ability to lead people through extensive culture change, this person will be ready to hit the ground running and deliver on tight deadlines in a calm and organised manner.
Interim Head of Portfolio
Job Description
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Equal opportunities
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Closing date
This vacancy will close on Friday, 13 February 2026.
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