Strategic Portfolio Lead - Technology & Delivery

Kingfisher; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Kingfisher is seeking a Portfolio Lead to provide end-to-end oversight of a technology portfolio. You will shape priorities, inform investment decisions and support roadmaps and delivery plans across the group.

The role involves 12 days in the office monthly and travel to sites, collaborating with diverse teams to drive value and continuous improvement. The position emphasizes portfolio governance, financial integrity and stakeholder engagement, with opportunities to influence senior leaders and

Qualifications

• Strong experience of portfolio data management, analysis and reporting.
• Working knowledge of portfolio financial management, including investment planning, budgeting and forecasting.
• Ability to balance commercial considerations with business value and outcomes when assessing priorities and investment decisions.
• Experience working effectively across matrix environments, building trusted partnerships and influencing a broad range of stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to engage and influence senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the management of the portfolio for the current financial year and three-year planning horizon, providing a clear view of work in delivery, planned activity and new demand.
• Facilitate annual and quarterly portfolio review cycles, ensuring priorities are aligned with business outcomes, capacity, dependencies, costs and risks.
• Partner with Technology Directors, Product teams and Chapters to support effective planning, governance and investment decision-making.
• Work closely with Finance teams to maintain financial integrity, support cost control and contribute to budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Monitor portfolio performance, identify risks and opportunities, and drive actions that support successful delivery and strategic outcomes.
• Facilitate post-implementation reviews and use insights to encourage continuous improvement across portfolio management practices.
• Help shape and evolve portfolio ways of working across the Group, supporting change and guiding Portfolio Analysts within your area of responsibility.

Job description

Kingfisher is seeking a Portfolio Lead to provide end-to-end oversight of a technology portfolio. You will shape priorities, inform investment decisions and support roadmaps and delivery plans across the group.

The role involves 12 days in the office monthly and travel to sites, collaborating with diverse teams to drive value and continuous improvement. The position emphasizes portfolio governance, financial integrity and stakeholder engagement, with opportunities to influence senior leaders and