Posted: 12h ago
The role
What you’ll be doing
We have an exciting opportunity for a Transformation Portfolio Manager to join us in a brand-new role, shaping how we deliver transformation across our operations.
This is a high-impact leadership role at the heart of our transformation agenda. You’ll take ownership of our Strategic Operations & Transformation portfolio, building and embedding a consistent approach to PMO governance, reporting, and delivery across multiple programmes.
As a hands-on and innovative leader, you’ll design and implement frameworks that bring structure, clarity, and pace to delivery—ensuring our transformation programmes deliver real value for our business and customers.
You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders, programme teams, and business leaders, creating a joined-up approach to portfolio management while driving continuous improvement and smarter ways of working.
Key accountabilities
Shape and lead our transformation portfolio – establishing robust governance, standards, and best practices across programmes.Build and embed a high-performing PMO function, creating structure across portfolios to streamline delivery.Own portfolio-level reporting and insight, delivering clear, data-driven updates to senior leadership.Drive performance and value delivery, ensuring programmes are aligned to strategic priorities and delivering measurable benefits.Lead resource and capacity planning, enabling effective allocation across programmes.Manage risks, issues, anddependencies across the portfolio, driving proactive resolution.Act as a trusted partner to senior stakeholders, influencing decision-making and prioritisation.Develop and lead a team, coaching and supporting colleagues to build capability and consistency.What you should bring to the role
We’re looking for a dynamic, forward-thinking leader who thrives in a fast-paced transformation environment and is excited by the opportunity to build something new.
Proven experience in a portfolio or senior PMO leadership role, ideally within transformation or change.Strong people leadership and team management experience.Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage at senior levels.Experience managing complex portfolios and multiple programmes simultaneously.Strong analytical mindset, with the ability to turn data into clear, actionable insight.A proactive, hands-on approach, with the ability to shape and implement new ways of working.A passion for continuous improvement and driving delivery excellence.Desirable:
Project or programme management qualifications. (e.g., PRINCE2, MSP, PMP)Experience in large operational or regulated environments.What’s in it for you?
Salary up to £78,000 per annum.Annual Leave - 24 days holiday per year, increasing to 28 with the length of service. (plus bank holidays).Generous Pension Scheme through AON.Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targetsAccess to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.
