Portfolio Lead: Flexible Hours & 9-Day Fortnight

Atomic Weapons Establishment; Reading; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9‑day fortnight

270 hours annual leave

Pension scheme

Job summary

Atomic Weapons Establishment in Reading is seeking a Portfolio Manager to lead a Warhead Portfolio Lead, reporting to the Warhead Portfolio Director. You will drive transformation, prioritise programmes and ensure high‑quality delivery in a highly regulated environment.

The role requires proven P3M leadership, cross‑functional coaching and the ability to translate strategy into tangible capability benefits. A British citizen with UK residency is required to obtain security clearance.

Qualifications

• Experience in Project, Programme or Portfolio delivery.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams, coaching and motivating others.
• Familiar with governance, risk and benefits management.

Responsibilities

• Lead portfolio governance, planning and scheduling for multiple programmes.
• Manage budgets, risks, dependencies and resources across the portfolio.
• Coach and develop teams; build relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Translate strategy into clear plans and priorities; drive delivery in a complex environment.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Portfolio delivery

Cross-functional teams

Risk management

Transformation leadership

Communication

Education

GCSE English & Maths

APM/MoP/MoR/MoP qualifications

Professional accreditation (APM/ CaSA)

Tools

MSP

MoR

MoP

APM PMQ

Portfolio management tools

Job description

Atomic Weapons Establishment in Reading is seeking a Portfolio Manager to lead a Warhead Portfolio Lead, reporting to the Warhead Portfolio Director. You will drive transformation, prioritise programmes and ensure high‑quality delivery in a highly regulated environment.

The role requires proven P3M leadership, cross‑functional coaching and the ability to translate strategy into tangible capability benefits. A British citizen with UK residency is required to obtain security clearance.