Job reference number 331543
Strategic Portfolio & Resourcing Insights:
Competitve salary, bonus potential, 25 days annual leave and pension
Full time
Permanent
Hyrid working - 3 days a week in London Farringdon Office
Strategic Portfolio & Resourcing Insights Manager
Royal Mail Group | CIO Office | London / Hybrid
Royal Mail is undergoing one of the most significant technology and transformation journeys in its history — and we’re looking for a Strategic Portfolio & Resourcing Insights Manager to play a pivotal role at the heart of it.
Sitting within the CIO Office’s Technology Programme Office & Governance function, this is a high‑impact role that blends portfolio insight, data analytics, strategic reporting, and cross‑functional leadership. You’ll work closely with the CIO, Technology Leadership Team, and Heads of Central Functions to shape how we invest, plan, and deliver across a large and complex technology portfolio.
This is a senior hands‑on role — ideal for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced, varied environment, enjoys rolling up their sleeves, and can influence without direct authority. Y
What You’ll Be Doing
* Delivering high‑quality, data‑driven insights across financials, delivery performance, risk, and outcomes
* Leading the adoption, optimisation, and continuous improvement of Planview across more than 400 users
* Enhancing portfolio tooling, reporting, and automation to drive maturity and efficiency
* Upholding data integrity, governance, and quality standards across the Technology Portfolio
* Producing executive‑level reporting and shaping strategic narratives for senior stakeholders
* Partnering with Technology, Finance, Operations, Commercial, and Transformation teams
* Supporting PI Planning and operating within Agile and hybrid delivery environments
* Providing resource and capacity insights to help optimise how teams are deployed
This role has broad visibility and influence across the organisation, with the opportunity to contribute to major new initiatives and transformation programmes.
Key Skills & Experience
* Strong expertise in Planview or equivalent enterprise portfolio management tooling
* Advanced Power BI (or QlikView) skills with the ability to visualise complex data clearly
* Proven experience in portfolio management, PMO, or technology governance
* Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, including senior audiences
* Experience working in Agile and Waterfall delivery environments
* A continuous improvement mindset with meticulous attention to data integrity
Desirable Experience
* Driving system adoption and behavioural change across large user communities
* Familiarity with JIRA, Confluence, and related delivery tooling
* Professional certifications (PRINCE2, PMP, SAFe, etc.)
* Knowledge of data governance frameworks and portfolio investment processes
About Us
At Royal Mail we connect companies, customers and communities across the country, delivering a ‘one-price-goes-anywhere’, universal postal service to more than 30 million addresses. As one of the UK’s leading companies, we are focused on being recognised as the best delivery company in the UK and across Europe.
Royal Mail are proud of our diverse employee network groups and the active role they play to support belonging and encourage a positive work environment. We are firmly committed to inclusion and passionate about our people representing the communities we serve.
We are happy to support your need for any adjustments during the application and hiring process. Please share the details within your application if required.
We are Forces family friendly and a Gold signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant. We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners.
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Closing Date: 23rd March 2026. Please note, this advert may close early if the appropriate number of applications has been reached.
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