Senior Manager, Portfolio Office

TN United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Manager for their Portfolio Office in London. This pivotal role involves overseeing the successful delivery of programmes and projects, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives. You will lead a high-performing team, implement best practices, and drive continuous improvement in portfolio management. With a commitment to excellence and a culture that values collaboration, this role offers an exciting opportunity to influence at all organizational levels. Join a company recognized for its outstanding workplace culture and commitment to customer satisfaction.

Benefits

Global remote working for up to 2 weeks per year

25 days of paid holiday, increasing to 35 days

Private medical insurance

Life assurance covering 4x your salary

Pension scheme matching contributions up to 4%

Discounts from various brands

Free Hyperoptic broadband

Enhanced parental leave benefits

Additional days off for special occasions

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of portfolio management frameworks and methodologies.
• Experience in leading high-performing teams and influencing cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of portfolio management framework.
• Provide strategic oversight to ensure portfolio aligns with business objectives.
• Manage the Portfolio Office team and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Skills

Portfolio Management Frameworks

Project Management Methodologies

Stakeholder Management

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

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Client:

Hyperoptic

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

13

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

Job Description:

Office location with Hybrid working: Hammersmith

The Senior Manager, Portfolio Office is responsible for overseeing the Portfolio Office to ensure the successful delivery of the organization's portfolio of programmes and projects. This role is pivotal in providing strategic oversight, governance, and support to ensure that all projects align with the organization's strategic objectives and deliver maximum value. The Senior Manager, Portfolio Office is a key leader in driving best practices, resource management, and ensuring effective decision-making across the portfolio.

What will you be doing?

1. Lead the development and implementation of the portfolio management framework, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
2. Provide strategic oversight and guidance to ensure the portfolio delivers maximum value and aligns with business objectives.
3. Develop and deliver regular portfolio performance reports to senior leadership, highlighting key metrics, risks, and issues.
4. Lead and manage the Portfolio Office team, including Portfolio Analysts, Planners, and other staff.
5. Foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and excellence within the team.
6. Drive continuous improvement of portfolio management processes, tools, and methodologies.

What we are looking for:

1. Strong understanding of portfolio management frameworks, methodologies, and best practices (e.g., Management of Portfolios, MoP).
2. Knowledge of Project Management methodologies (e.g., PRINCE2).
3. Extensive experience in portfolio, programme, and project management, preferably within a Project Office environment.
4. Experience in leading and managing high-performing teams, with strong leadership and people management skills.
5. Ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams in a matrix environment.
6. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all organizational levels.

Why work for us?

We're in our customer's corner, and our vision is to be the UK's most loved and desired broadband provider, demonstrating leadership in broadband services.

We have been awarded Broadband Provider of the Year by Uswitch Telecoms Awards, based on votes from 20,000 customers, and received the Fair Terms Gold Award. We are also proud to have achieved Great Place to Work Certification and recognition as one of the UK's Best Workplaces for Wellbeing.

Going beyond the expected

Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our culture principles:

• We work smarter, together.
• We stay focused.
• We strive for excellence.

Some of our key benefits include:

• Global remote working for up to 2 weeks per year for eligible employees.
• 25 days of paid holiday, increasing to 35 days with tenure.
• Additional days off for birthdays, moving, weddings, and volunteering.
• Private medical insurance through AXA Health.
• Life assurance covering 4x your salary.
• Partnership with the Kings Trust.
• Pension scheme matching contributions up to 4%.
• Discounts from various brands through retail offers.
• Free Hyperoptic broadband in areas where we operate.
• Enhanced parental leave benefits.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, fostering an inclusive culture.