Synechron is looking for an experienced PMO to join a leading financial organisation on a long term programme of work, supporting a global Finance Value Stream. The role requires x3 days a week in the Sheffield office and will be on a rolling contract, expected to be multi year.
As a key member of the Value Stream leadership team, the Portfolio Lead is responsible for overseeing the financial and delivery health of the Portfolio. This includes proactively tracking and reporting on spend to ensure accountability, maintaining accurate forecasts and holding Programe Managers accountable throughout delivery. The role also involves establishing strong collaboration with Risk Owners and Internal Audit, governing and reporting on metrics relevant to the Value Stream, and supporting the Value Stream Tech Lead with governance, resourcing, and reporting at the Value Stream level.
Role:
* Lead strategic planning for change portfolios to align with strategy, risk appetite, and future needs
* Ensure accurate management of financial targets, forecasts, and actuals in collaboration with the business
* Manage spend within targets, conduct run rate analysis, and challenge forecast accuracy
* Confirm programme suppliers have appropriate budget interlocks, maintaining overall targets.
* Oversee process changes to targets and quarterly tollgates
* Coordinate financial reviews, providing key stakeholder summaries on headcounts, rates, and position changes
* Keep management informed of programme statuses and issues
* Challenge Programme Managers to address issues swiftly and efficiently
Experience:
* Proven track record of leadership in programme management roles within the financial services industry, preferably within multinational banks
* Strong understanding of Technology operational management requirements for banks and knowledge of the external environment - regulatory, political, competitor and market
* Deep financial and commercial awareness
* Experience in managing significant financial and resource plans, organisational transformation, and project portfolio management, with a track record of driving results in complex, matrixed organisations
* Ability to manage and mitigate operational risk effectively
X3 days in SHEFFIELD office - Strong market rates - ASAP start
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