Portfolio Support Manager – (Roadmap & Demand management)

JR United Kingdom; Crawley; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

JR United Kingdom is seeking a dynamic Portfolio Support Manager to transform their Portfolio Management Group. This role involves shaping a five-year strategic roadmap, overseeing corporate performance, and managing portfolio changes. The ideal candidate will excel in project management and possess strong leadership skills to drive change and business excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience in PMO leadership and project financial management.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Experience in managing complex strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the five-year business roadmap aligned with MBNL’s strategic goals.
• Track portfolio performance and provide actionable insights.
• Lead transformation initiatives and champion best practices in project governance.

Skills

Project Management Expertise

Roadmap planning

Demand Management

Interpersonal skills

Strategic thinking

Education

Prince2 certification

Agile certification

PPM certification

Job description

Portfolio Support Manager – (Roadmap & Demand management)

12 month FTC

Location: Crawley, West Sussex, United Kingdom

We are seeking a Portfolio Support Manager to lead the transformation of our Portfolio Management Group, shaping a five-year strategic roadmap and driving business planning excellence.

As part of our centralised PMO model, you will collaborate with senior leadership, oversee corporate performance, manage portfolio changes, and ensure efficient execution of strategic initiatives. You’ll foster collaborative relationships across MBNL, shareholders, and suppliers, driving transparency and innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain the five-year business roadmap aligned with MBNL’s strategic goals
• Track portfolio performance, provide actionable insights, and support prioritisation recommendations
• Facilitate corporate performance reviews, ensuring alignment with programme deliverables
• Lead transformation initiatives, championing best practices in project governance
• Oversee the Front Door Process and quarterly planning cycle for portfolio changes

The successful Portfolio Support Manager will have:

• Project Management Expertise (Prince2, Agile, PPM certification preferred)
• Strong Roadmap planning & Demand Management skills
• Extensive experience in PMO leadership & project financial management
• Strong interpersonal skills, able to influence senior stakeholders
• Strategic thinker who thrives in complex environments

This is your chance to shape the future of project delivery at MBNL. If you’re a dynamic leader, passionate about driving change and excellence, please send your CV to [email protected]