IT Portfolio & Demand Manager

Tria; North East; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established business in the UK seeks an experienced IT Portfolio & Demand Manager to drive governance structures and demand management. The role focuses on aligning IT investments with strategic objectives while collaborating with senior IT leadership. Successful candidates will have significant experience in IT portfolio management, strong analytical skills, and a capacity for implementing effective operating models. This permanent position involves a hybrid work setup across designated locations.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in IT portfolio and programme management.
• Strong knowledge of governance frameworks and demand management.
• Proven ability to design and implement IT operating models.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain governance structures for IT portfolio management.
• Oversee demand management process and assess initiatives.
• Produce portfolio reports to support leadership decision-making.

Skills

IT portfolio management

Programme management

Technology governance

Analytical skills

Process improvement

Budget planning

Job description

Location: Sunderland (also possible to be based in Leicester or London)

Onsite requirement: 3 days per week onsite
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: To be discussed

Are you experienced in IT Programme Management or a Senior role within an IT PMO? Do you have a background in establishing and embedding programme governance structures, as well as demand management to ensure programmes are prioritised and correctly resourced? If so, apply now for this new permanent position.

A new role has been created for an IT Portfolio & Demand Manager to join a well-established business at a time of significant modernisation and transformation. This strategic role ensures that IT investments and initiatives are prioritised, coordinated, and aligned with organisational objectives. You will establish and embed effective ways of working across the IT function, driving transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement.

You will drive the design, implementation and maintenance of Portfolio Governance standards as well as partnering closely with key stakeholders to prioritise a complex range of programmes, ensuring accurate resource allocation.

Key Responsibilities of the IT Portfolio & Demand Manager:

• Develop and maintain governance structures, standards, and processes for IT portfolio and demand management.
• Oversee the IT demand management process, ensuring initiatives are assessed and prioritised using clear criteria.
• Facilitate portfolio governance, monitor progress, and report on delivery against agreed metrics.
• Coordinate resource allocation and investment planning to maintain a balanced, strategically aligned portfolio.
• Produce insightful portfolio reports to support leadership decision-making.
• Promote collaboration and compliance with portfolio management best practices across IT teams.

The successful IT Portfolio & Demand Manager will have the following skills and experience:

• Significant experience in IT portfolio management, programme management, technology governance or Senior PMO roles.
• Strong knowledge of portfolio governance frameworks and demand management processes.
• Proven ability to design and implement IT operating models and ways of working.
• Excellent analytical and reporting skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
• Experience in process improvement and change management within IT.
• Familiarity with budget planning, resource management, and risk governance.

This is an excellent opportunity to shape how technology investments deliver value across the organisation. You'll work very closely with Senior IT leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure strategic alignment and operational excellence.

For more information, please apply and I will be in touch.