Advertisement: Portfolio Delivery Lead
Location: Aldgate, London
Salary: Up to £, per annum
Exciting Opportunity for a Portfolio Delivery Lead!
We are working with a leading financial services organization that is looking for a Portfolio Delivery Lead to join their dynamic team. This is a pivotal role that will report directly to the Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) and p
As the Portfolio Delivery Lead, you will:
1. Strategic Partnering: Collaborate with sponsors, business leads, and Project Managers to shape the portfolio's strategic vision, defining its impact, outcomes, and measurable success metrics.
2. Roadmap Management: Develop and maintain a strategic roadmap that ensures alignment with organizational goals and prioritizes initiatives based on value.
3. Governance Oversight: Work closely with the Chief Management Officer (CMO) to establish a governance approach that adheres to enterprise standards and controls.
4. Hands-On Delivery: Take accountability for delivering initiatives within the portfolio, providing direct management and support across cross-functional teams.
5. Effective Storytelling: Communicate the portfolio's key objectives and contributions to the broader corporate strategy, ensuring regular updates and reports are provided.
6. Budget Oversight: Partner with the portfolio sponsor to manage the budget, conducting monthly reviews and supporting decision-making processes.
7. Team Leadership: Lead and develop a team of 4-6 Project Managers and 3 Business Analysts, fostering a culture of collaboration and high performance.
8. Planning & Dependency Management: Orchestrate quarterly planning sessions, build customer roadmaps, and manage dependencies at a strategic level.
The ideal candidate will have:
9. Experience & Qualifications: A solid background in program management (with relevant qualifications), and preferably Lean Portfolio/Project management qualifications.
10. Strategic Acumen: Strong capability in planning and managing dependencies at the portfolio level, with experience consolidating roadmaps.
11. Leadership Experience: Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and enhance change delivery capabilities (both waterfall and agile).
12. Complex Problem-Solving Skills: Demonstrated success in delivering complex high-level roadmaps and effectively articulating strategic initiatives.
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