Senior Portfolio Manager

In this role you will lead and integrate portfolio management for global/national/regional portfolios, translating strategy into tangible delivery and value. You will establish governance, drive performance, and provide insight to portfolio leadership to support strategic objectives. You will act as the critical link between delivery teams and leadership, fostering alignment and continuous improvement. This is an opportunity to impact large-scale transformation programmes within a collaborative, high-performance culture.

• great place to work
• healthy, productive, and flexible working environment
• diversity and inclusion networks
• inclusive culture
• opportunities for career growth

• Deliver and govern portfolio management frameworks within high-performing teams
• Operationally lead small-to-medium scale transformation/real estate portfolios and PMOs and influence large-scale portfolios
• Maintain governance, contractual deliverables, and risk management; manage RAID logs and reporting
• Provide accurate, timely reporting and data insights; enable confident decision-making
• Drive continuous improvement and embed rigorous portfolio controls and compliance
• Establish and manage stakeholder engagement plans; create professional leadership and governance reports
• Coordinate financial monitoring, budgeting, and procurement/contract activities as needed
• Lead risk identification and health & safety considerations within programmes
• Foster a collaborative culture and leadership across internal and commission teams

• Proven experience in portfolios or programmes in Real Estate, Infrastructure or Capital Projects
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities in fast-paced environments
• Solid understanding of portfolio, programme and project management methodologies and controls (MSP, PRINCE2, P3O, APM)
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams
• Experience establishing portfolio controls including RAID, change control, dependency management, governance and assurance
• Advanced analytical and reporting capabilities with KPI monitoring and executive dashboards
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills for diverse stakeholders
• Experience in portfolio/programme financial management including forecasting and budgeting
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and programme management tools; data-driven and tech-savvy
• Degree or postgraduate qualification in a relevant field; professional membership desirable

• Stakeholder management and relationship building
• Clear communication and presentation
• Collaborative and leadership mindset
• Portfolio governance frameworks
• RAID management and risk tracking
• Performance reporting and dashboards