Portfolio Lead

Siena Partnership; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative construction infrastructure business is seeking a Portfolio Lead to spearhead strategic initiatives during a transformative growth phase. This pivotal role combines portfolio leadership, process optimisation, and change management, offering the chance to significantly influence the company's future direction. The ideal candidate will excel in stakeholder management and possess a strong understanding of project governance within complex environments. Join this dynamic organisation and make a lasting impact on its transformation journey.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in portfolio or programme leadership roles.
• Strong understanding of project governance and resource planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead the portfolio of strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment with business priorities.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to drive prioritisation and value realisation.

Skills

Portfolio Leadership

Change Management

Stakeholder Management

Process Optimisation

Project Governance

Job description

Portfolio Lead – Construction

Location: United Kingdom

We are partnering with a leading construction infrastructure business with operations across the UK, Europe, and the US – a dynamic organisation currently undergoing an exciting phase of growth and digital transformation.

The Role

We’re seeking an experienced Portfolio Lead to take ownership of the strategic alignment, governance, and delivery of a broad range of transformation projects. This is a pivotal role that blends portfolio leadership, process optimisation, and change management, with the opportunity to significantly impact the future direction of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the portfolio of strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment with business priorities across technology, operations, and commercial functions.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders and the PMO to drive prioritisation, resourcing, and value realisation across the transformation roadmap.
• Provide leadership and guidance to a team of project managers, fostering a high-performance delivery culture.
• Likely to assume leadership of the PMO, enhancing project reporting, governance frameworks, and resource management practices.
• Support continuous improvement in business processes, project execution, and change adoption across the organisation.
• Act as a trusted advisor to the Head of Transformation and Change, contributing to strategic planning and portfolio evolution.

Candidate Profile

• Proven experience in portfolio or programme leadership roles, ideally within complex, multi-site or industrial environments.
• Strong understanding of project governance, resource planning, and change delivery at scale.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and delivering results across business and technology portfolios.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and strategic thinking skills.
• Experience working in fast-paced, acquisitive organisations is a strong advantage.

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