Head of Portfolio and Accountability Management

HSBC Group; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services organization in Sheffield is seeking a Head of Portfolio & Accountability Management to oversee portfolio governance and financial management. The successful candidate will drive results in a complex, technology-driven environment and engage with critical stakeholders. This role requires executive leadership experience within the financial sector, with a focus on technology operational management. Benefits include private healthcare and a contributory pension scheme.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Enhanced maternity and adoption pay

Contributory pension scheme

Qualifications

• Significant experience in managing financial and resource plans within technology functions.
• Proven executive leadership in technology management roles in financial services.

Responsibilities

• Provide portfolio governance and oversight.
• Support CIO with program delivery prioritization.
• Accountability for program managers during delivery.
• Manage financial and benefit aspects of the portfolio.

Skills

Financial and resource management

Operational risk management

Stakeholder relationship management

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Job description

Head of Portfolio & Accountability Management

HSBC

Sheffield, United Kingdom

Permanent

2026-01-29T11:15:34.590Z

23753168

Full time

Competitive

If you're looking for a career that will help you stand out, join HSBC, and fulfil your potential - whether you want a career that could take you to the top, or an exciting new direction, we offer opportunities, support and rewards that will take you further. We're one of the largest banking and financial services organisations in the world, with a network that covers more than 50 countries and territories. We aim to be where the growth is, enabling businesses to thrive and economies to prosper, and, ultimately, helping people fulfil their hopes and realise their ambitions. We're currently seeking an experienced professional to join our team in the role of Head of Portfolio & Accountability Management (PAM). You'll play a key part in shaping how we plan, manage and evolve our Global Technology workforce to meet business opportunities within UK Technology Finance & Workforce Management function of Group Chief Information Office (GCIO) Chief Operating Officer (COO). As an HSBC employee in the UK, you'll have access to tailored professional development opportunities and a competitive pay and benefits package. This includes private healthcare for all UK-based employees, enhanced maternity and adoption pay and support when you return to work, and a contributory pension scheme with a generous employer contribution.

In this role you will:

• Provide effective portfolio governance and oversight
• Support CIO with Business and Transformation leads to prioritise and schedule programme delivery
• Hold GCIO programme managers to account throughout the programme delivery
• Ensure active financial and benefit management
• Establish and maintain strong collaboration with 2LOD and 3LOD
• Maintain close control over the Portfolio's hierarchy and change inventory
• Adhere to Group standards (e.g. Change Framework) and work with central PAM to roll‑out additional standards as required
• Actively seek out opportunities for efficiencies across the portfolio

To be successful in this role you should meet the following requirements:

• Demonstrable experience in managing significant financial and resource plans, organisational transformation, and project portfolio management within Technology function, with a track record of driving results in complex, matrixed organisations
• Proven track record of executive leadership in technology management roles within the financial services industry, preferably within multinational banks
• Strong understanding of Technology operational management requirements for banks and knowledge of the external environment – regulatory, political, competitor and market
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information and make data‑driven decisions to drive business outcomes
• Ability to translate technology strategy and align and manage accountabilities accordingly
• Deep financial and commercial awareness
• Ability to manage and mitigate operational risk effectively
• Ability to develop and maintain long‑term relationships with highly critical stakeholders internally and externally

Opening up a world of opportunity. Being open to different points of view is important for our business and the communities we serve. At HSBC, we’re dedicated to creating diverse and inclusive workplaces – no matter their gender, ethnicity, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age. We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring careers at HSBC are inclusive and accessible for everyone to be at their best. We take pride in being a Disability Confident Leader and will offer an interview to people with disabilities, long‑term conditions or neurodivergent candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the role.