Digital & Technology Strategy & Portfolio Lead

KFC UK & I - Technology; Woking; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension up to 11%

Fri-Yay time – early finish on Fridays

Live Well Days

Bonus scheme

Private healthcare

Study Support

Parental Leave

Colleague Discount

Job summary

KFC UK & I - Technology is seeking a Head of Digital & Technology Strategy, Portfolio & Governance to translate strategy into clear priorities, investment choices and measurable outcomes.

You’ll work with the CDTO and Leadership Team, leading a focused team and partnering across Product, Technology and Data to enable decisions with clarity, pace and impact. This is a crucial enterprise role driving governance and value across the Digital & Technology organisation.

Qualifications

• Experience in technology strategy, portfolio management or enterprise PMO.
• Proven ability to challenge assumptions and align priorities with value and capacity.
• Strong governance, risk and benefits realisation knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Translate strategy into multi-year and annual plans with enterprise alignment.
• Lead integrated portfolio and investment process with clear priorities and roadmaps.
• Coordinate governance calendars, decision forums and leadership rhythms.
• Provide executive reporting on portfolio performance, risk and spend.
• Ensure investments deliver value and adjust plans as needed.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Commercial & financial mindset

Executive influencing

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Degree or equivalent

MBA desirable

Job description

KFC UK & I - Technology is seeking a Head of Digital & Technology Strategy, Portfolio & Governance to translate strategy into clear priorities, investment choices and measurable outcomes.

You’ll work with the CDTO and Leadership Team, leading a focused team and partnering across Product, Technology and Data to enable decisions with clarity, pace and impact. This is a crucial enterprise role driving governance and value across the Digital & Technology organisation.