Head of Portfolio Management

Matchtech; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent technology delivery firm is seeking a Head of Technology Portfolio Delivery to shape and drive their technology strategy. This senior leadership role involves collaborating with the CTO, overseeing technology project delivery, and ensuring successful change initiatives. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in IT functions, managing third-party delivery partners, and overseeing significant technology projects. The position offers a full-time contract in Maidstone, England, and provides an opportunity to make a positive impact within the organization.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading or transforming IT functions within large or complex organisations.
• Demonstrable success overseeing major technology projects, including programmes exceeding £1m in budget.
• Solid understanding of project delivery methodologies, including both Agile and Waterfall.

Responsibilities

• Set the direction for technology project delivery.
• Oversee planning cycles and allocate resources across internal teams and external suppliers.
• Lead, coach, and support a group of functional specialists.

Skills

Leading IT functions

Managing third-party delivery partners

Overseeing major technology projects

Agile project delivery

Waterfall project delivery

Collaborative leadership

Adaptable communication

Job description

This range is provided by Matchtech. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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Are you ready to shape the future of technology delivery within a purpose-driven organisation?

We’re seeking an experienced Head of Technology Portfolio Delivery to play a key role in driving forward our clients technology strategy and ensuring major change initiatives land successfully.

About the role

In this senior leadership position, you’ll work closely with the CTO to oversee the full breadth of our IT change agenda, with a particular focus on their operations. You’ll take accountability for a diverse portfolio of programmes and projects, making sure they are aligned to strategic priorities, appropriately resourced, and delivering meaningful outcomes for the organisation.

Acting as the CTO’s deputy, you’ll be the central escalation point for project delivery and will help shape the standards, culture, and practices that underpin how we deliver technology change.

Key responsibilities

• Set the direction for technology project delivery, ensuring approaches meet business goals and regulatory expectations
• Oversee planning cycles and allocate resources across internal teams and external suppliers to maximise efficiency and capability
• Lead, coach, and support a group of functional specialists covering project management, business analysis, development, and testing
• Take stewardship of significant software development initiatives, guiding teams working across both Agile and Waterfall environments
• Build trusted relationships with senior leaders and provide clear, evidence-based reporting to executive and board audiences
• Drive continuous improvement, ensuring best-practice processes are embedded and encouraging collaboration, innovation, and high-quality delivery

About you

They are looking for someone who thrives in a leadership role, enjoys bringing structure and clarity to complex environments, and is motivated by work that creates positive impact. You will bring:

• Extensive experience leading or transforming IT functions within large or complex organisations
• Strong background managing third-party delivery partners and navigating multi-vendor ecosystems
• Demonstrable success overseeing major technology projects, including programmes exceeding £1m in budget
• Solid understanding of project delivery methodologies, including both Agile and Waterfall
• Confident, collaborative leadership skills and the ability to build rapport at all levels of the organisation
• Clear, adaptable communication skills, with the ability to demystify technical topics and produce high-quality documentation

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology
• Financial Services and Banking

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