Category Pipeline Manager

Triumph Consultants Ltd; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Pipeline Manager to join their team in Bristol or London. This role involves developing and managing category pipeline initiatives, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, and engaging with stakeholders effectively. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in pipeline management and category strategies, along with strong analytical and communication skills. Offering competitive pay and a hybrid working model, this position promises an engaging work environment.

Benefits

Paid holiday

Pension contributions

Qualifications

• Experience in pipeline or portfolio management within a complex organization.
• Understanding of category strategies and their development.
• Ability to work collaboratively across organizational boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the category pipeline, ensuring accurate data and visibility.
• Align pipeline initiatives with strategic objectives and benefits realization plans.
• Build strong relationships with category teams and senior stakeholders.

Skills

Pipeline or portfolio management

Category management expertise

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Collaborative working

Education

APM Project Fundamentals or Practitioner

Portfolio Management certification

CIPS

Tools

Project management tools

Job description

Category Pipeline Manager

Pay Rate: £442.05 per day, paid holiday and pension contributions

Hours: 37 hours per week

Length of Contract: 6 months

Location: Abbey Wood, Bristol or London

Hybrid working: 1-2 days on site will be required

Our Client is seeing any experienced Category Manager to join their team in either London or Bristol.

Pipeline Management

1. Develop and maintain the category pipeline, ensuring accurate data and visibility of all initiatives.
2. Monitor pipeline health, identify bottlenecks, and propose corrective actions.
3. Ensure alignment of pipeline initiatives with strategic objectives and benefits realisation plans.

Category Strategy Development

1. Develop and maintain a category strategies aligned with organisational objectives.
2. Identify opportunities for cost savings, innovation, and risk reduction.

Planning & Prioritisation

1. Work with stakeholders to prioritise initiatives based on business case, benefits, and resource availability.
2. Support decision-making through robust analysis and reporting.

Governance & Assurance

1. Apply MOD tools and processes to ensure compliance with governance standards.
2. Track progress against milestones and escalated risks or issues impacting delivery.

Stakeholder Engagement

1. Build strong relationships with category teams, programme offices, and senior stakeholders.
2. Facilitate workshops and reviews to validate pipeline priorities and dependencies.

Performance Monitoring & Reporting

1. Monitor category performance against strategic objectives.
2. Produce regular reports and dashboards for senior management.
3. Use data analytics to identify trends and inform decision-making.
4. Produce regular reports on pipeline status, risks, and opportunities.
5. Provide insights to inform strategic planning and resource allocation.

Person Specification

Essential:

1. Experience in pipeline or portfolio management within a complex organisation.
2. Category management expertise understanding category strategies and developed in the past
3. Strong analytical and organisational skills.
4. Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
5. Ability to work collaboratively across organisational boundaries.

Desirable:

1. Experience with project or programme management tools.

Qualifications:

1. APM Project Fundamentals or Practitioner (or equivalent).
2. Portfolio Management certification (e.g., MoP) desirable.
3. CIPS