Board-Ready Portfolio Insights Lead - Data and Reporting

South East Water; Snodland; On-site; GBP 77,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stakeholder pension scheme

5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays per

Flexible annual leave policy

Paid volunteering days

Cycle to work scheme

Health cash plan

Life assurance

Wellbeing related benefits

Job summary

South East Water is seeking a Portfolio Data and Reporting Lead to translate complex project data into clear, actionable insights for stakeholders. This role sits in the central PMO supporting a £1bn Capital Programme and acts as the data guardian for integrity and trust.

You will transform raw data into intuitive dashboards, provide Board-ready materials, and drive high-frequency reporting during crises. Strong BI, governance, and stakeholder influence are essential.

Qualifications

• Requires training in Data Analysis, Business Intelligence or Information Management.
• Professional certification in data visualization tools (Power BI) or equivalent portfolio of work.
• Project Management or PMO foundation certification (P3O, APM) is preferred.
• Advanced data visualization and storytelling focused on Power BI.
• Leadership and ability to drive continuous improvement in reporting processes.
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills to interpret complex datasets.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage the PMO's reporting framework to establish standard content, frequency, and audiences for all reports.
• Gather and aggregate data from planning, controls, and risk functions to create a holistic view of portfolio health.
• Transform complex data sets into clear, intuitive visual dashboards (e.g., Power BI) to enable self-service access for stakeholders.
• Own the development and execution of materials for Board updates and periodic reviews.
• Implement data quality checks and processes to act as the 'data guardian' and ensure reporting accuracy and trust.
• Manage the PMO reporting calendar and communication channels to ensure the right information reaches the right people on time.
• Analyse trends and variances within data to provide actionable insights rather than simple data dumps.
• Automate data collection methods to reduce the administrative burden on project delivery teams.
• Adapt reporting structures during crisis scenarios to provide high-frequency updates to executive leadership.

Skills

Data analysis

Business Intelligence

Power BI

Data visualization

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Power BI certification

PMO foundation certification (P3O/APM)

Data analysis training

Tools

Power BI

Google platform

Job description

South East Water is seeking a Portfolio Data and Reporting Lead to translate complex project data into clear, actionable insights for stakeholders. This role sits in the central PMO supporting a £1bn Capital Programme and acts as the data guardian for integrity and trust.

You will transform raw data into intuitive dashboards, provide Board-ready materials, and drive high-frequency reporting during crises. Strong BI, governance, and stakeholder influence are essential.