Portfolio Delivery Lead

Adecco; City Of London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services organization is seeking a Portfolio Delivery Lead in London. The role involves strategic partnering with business leads, managing a strategic roadmap, and leading a team of Project Managers and Business Analysts. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in program management, proven leadership skills, and the ability to handle complex problem-solving. This opportunity is pivotal and comes with significant responsibilities in delivering organizational initiatives.

Qualifications

• Solid background in program management with relevant qualifications.
• Strong capability in planning and managing dependencies at the portfolio level.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and enhance change delivery capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with sponsors, business leads, and Project Managers for strategic vision.
• Develop and maintain a strategic roadmap aligning with organizational goals.
• Establish a governance approach adhering to enterprise standards and controls.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Strategic planning

Complex problem-solving

Education

Relevant program management qualifications

Lean Portfolio/Project management qualifications

Job description

Advertisement: Portfolio Delivery Lead

Location: Aldgate, London

Salary: Up to £, per annum

Exciting Opportunity for a Portfolio Delivery Lead!

We are working with a leading financial services organization that is looking for a Portfolio Delivery Lead to join their dynamic team. This is a pivotal role that will report directly to the Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) and p

Responsibilities:

• Strategic Partnering : Collaborate with sponsors, business leads, and Project Managers to shape the portfolio's strategic vision, defining its impact, outcomes, and measurable success metrics.
• Roadmap Management : Develop and maintain a strategic roadmap that ensures alignment with organizational goals and prioritizes initiatives based on value.
• Governance Oversight : Work closely with the Chief Management Officer (CMO) to establish a governance approach that adheres to enterprise standards and controls.
• Hands-On Delivery : Take accountability for delivering initiatives within the portfolio, providing direct management and support across cross-functional teams.
• Effective Storytelling : Communicate the portfolio's key objectives and contributions to the broader corporate strategy, ensuring regular updates and reports are provided.
• Budget Oversight : Partner with the portfolio sponsor to manage the budget, conducting monthly reviews and supporting decision-making processes.
• Team Leadership : Lead and develop a team of 4-6 Project Managers and 3 Business Analysts, fostering a culture of collaboration and high performance.
• Planning & Dependency Management : Orchestrate quarterly planning sessions, build customer roadmaps, and manage dependencies at a strategic level.

Ideal candidate will have:

• Experience & Qualifications : A solid background in program management (with relevant qualifications), and preferably Lean Portfolio / Project management qualifications.
• Strategic Acumen : Strong capability in planning and managing dependencies at the portfolio level, with experience consolidating roadmaps.
• Leadership Experience : Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and enhance change delivery capabilities (both waterfall and agile).
• Complex Problem-Solving Skills : Demonstrated success in delivering complex high-level roadmaps and effectively articulating strategic initiatives.

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