This is a fixed-term opportunity offering the chance to work at the heart of Hitachi Rail's global Digital Transformation agenda.
As the Digital Transformation Portfolio Governance, you will play a pivotal role in strengthening how digital initiatives are governed, tracked and reported across the organisation. You will provide high-quality portfolio insight and governance assurance that supports confident, data-driven decision‑making at senior and executive level.
Whether you are an internal candidate seeking broader exposure or an external candidate looking to gain experience in a complex, global transformation environment, this role offers a unique opportunity to:
* Gain hands‑on experience within a large‑scale, global digital transformation
* Work closely with senior stakeholders and leadership forums
* Build strong, transferable skills in portfolio governance, executive reporting and analytics
* Make a visible impact through a time‑bound, outcome‑focused assignment
The role has global scope where you will be working across regions, functions and time zones.
Key Responsibilities
* Maintain the central Digital Transformation portfolio dataset, ensuring accuracy, completeness and compliance with governance standards
* Consolidate initiative updates including KPIs, risks, issues, dependencies, resourcing and financials into standardised reports and dashboards
* Deliver recurring and ad‑hoc portfolio analysis to support prioritisation, planning and executive decision‑making
* Support the preparation of steering committee materials, executive reports and portfolio review packs
* Apply governance processes, templates and quality standards across business cases, change requests and portfolio submissions
* Perform quality and completeness checks and maintain clear audit trails for governance artefacts
* Support demand intake and pipeline tracking, validating submissions and monitoring maturity and readiness
* Maintain portfolio‑level resource and capacity data and support scenario modelling activities
* Track and analyse portfolio risks, issues and dependencies, identifying themes and escalation needs
* Contribute to the continuous improvement of portfolio governance ways of working, tools and reporting standards
* Actively promote organisational values and comply with all corporate policies
Essential
* Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex portfolio data (value, risk, capacity, progress and financials)
* Experience in a PMO, portfolio management, business analysis or digital/delivery environment
* Must have prior experience with Primavera P6
* High attention to detail with strong data management and governance discipline
* Good understanding of governance processes, project lifecycles and digital delivery
* Ability to produce clear, concise reporting and insight for senior stakeholders
* Excellent planning, prioritisation and organisational skills
* Confident communicator, able to translate data into meaningful insight
* Comfortable working at pace and managing multiple priorities
* Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, with experience of portfolio or project management tools
* Ability to work effectively across global teams and cultures
Desirable
* Experience using Power BI or similar analytics and visualisation tools
* Knowledge of digital or emerging technologies (e.g. data, AI, automation)
* Exposure to resource modelling, scenario analysis or benefits tracking
* Familiarity with risk management or assurance frameworks
Benefits
* Competitive salary
* Potential opportunity for an annual performance‑related bonus
* 25 days holiday
* Pension scheme with contributions up to 9%
* Private medical insurance
* Personal accident insurance
* Group income protection
* Group life assurance
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Access to a flexible benefits plan, allowing you to select additional benefits to suit your lifestyle and needs.
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