About the role
Only current employees may apply for this job.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, experienced, and committed individual to lead the Portfolio Management Office (PoMO) for the Mid Wales Growth Deal (MWGD).
This is an exciting opportunity to drive forward a £m capital investment from the UK and Welsh Government in a £m+ portfolio of key investments that will significantly enhance the regional economy in partnership with the private sector.
About the Role
As the Senior Portfolio Manager, you will manage the Portfolio Management Office and be responsible for developing centralised governance and planning, business case production, efficient resource allocation, comprehensive risk management, performance tracking, benefits management, and effective stakeholder engagement. These capabilities will help the constituent programmes and projects deliver the strategic objectives of the Portfolio successfully within a clearly articulated, uniform framework. Extensive Project Management knowledge is required. Your leadership will be crucial in fostering a collaborative and energised culture focused on supporting the programmes and projects to deliver positive change in the regional economy.
Key Responsibilities
Business Cases and Assurance: Coordinate business case production and ensure appropriate assurance. Develop and maintain a project pipeline for regular review.
1. Project pipeline – Works with business areas to identify and categorise new projects for a decision on entry to the portfolio and provides regular updates on pipeline to Portfolio Board.
2. Governance and Reporting: Establish uniform governance and automated reporting regimes. Provide analysis of performance at portfolio level for review by governance bodies.
3. People and Leadership: Communicate a shared vision, support information-based decision-making and promote collaborative working.
4. Stakeholder Management: Map stakeholder interest and influence to determine priorities for engagement and communication. Communicate regularly and obtain input on issues such as means of communication. Cultivate relationships with stakeholders and ensure regular review and communication. Engage in debate to resolve issues and differences between stakeholders and to challenge assumptions.
5. Planning and Resourcing: Maintain delivery plan with clear dependency mapping & critical path. Recognise and track interdependencies across projects. Recommend how financial and other resources be allocated across projects to optimise the return on investment. Develop strategies to address resource gaps.
6. Risk Management & Opportunity Management: Identify and manage Portfolio risks, threats and opportunities, planning and implementing responses to them and responding to other issues impacting the portfolio. Ensure consistent risk management practices.
7. Finance & Budgeting: Managing funding allocation and financial reporting for strategic initiatives.
8. Benefits Management: Develop mechanisms for measuring benefits consistently. Establish ownership and responsibility for benefit realisation. Review business cases regularly to assess progress towards benefits realisation
What We Offer
In exchange for your skills and commitment, we offer a range of employee benefits including a flexible hours scheme, competitive annual leave allowance, and a generous pension contribution scheme. We are committed to developing our people and will provide support to enable you to quickly and confidently take ownership of this role’s key areas of responsibility. Additionally, we are dedicated to supporting your career progression within our organisation.