Technology Portfolio Strategy Lead

Freshfields Rechtsanwälte Steuerberater PartG mbB; Manchester; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Freshfields Rechtsanwälte Steuerberater PartG mbB is seeking a Technology Portfolio Planning Manager to lead the planning, governance, and resourcing of the technology change portfolio. The role ensures delivery capacity aligns with business priorities and governance standards are consistently applied.

The manager will oversee a team including a Technology Resource Planning Analyst, Technology Portfolio Analyst, and Technology Change & Communications Lead, providing direction and coaching for a

Qualifications

• Lead planning of the technology change portfolio roadmap.
• Oversee portfolio governance processes and reporting.
• Ensure consistent application of lifecycle methodologies and governance standards across initiatives.
• Drive organisational agility through effective portfolio management practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead portfolio planning and governance across Technology Delivery to align with strategic objectives.
• Establish and embed resource planning strategies and capacity management.
• Oversee change and communications leadership, including stakeholder engagement and adoption strategies.
• Provide day-to-day leadership and coaching to portfolio analysts and managers.
• Engage with stakeholders across Technology Delivery, Architecture, and BAU teams.

Skills

Portfolio planning

Governance

Resource management

Stakeholder engagement

Change leadership

Line management

Coaching & performance

Tools

Time tracking tools

Dashboard reporting

Job description

Freshfields Rechtsanwälte Steuerberater PartG mbB is seeking a Technology Portfolio Planning Manager to lead the planning, governance, and resourcing of the technology change portfolio. The role ensures delivery capacity aligns with business priorities and governance standards are consistently applied.

The manager will oversee a team including a Technology Resource Planning Analyst, Technology Portfolio Analyst, and Technology Change & Communications Lead, providing direction and coaching for a