• Develop and implement value management strategies to align financial investments with long-term business goals.
• Lead strategic planning cycles and ensure transformation priorities are reflected in investment and resource planning.
• Manage the transformation portfolio to ensure delivery aligns with strategic objectives and maximises business value.
• Own the governance framework for portfolio management, ensuring consistent reporting, risk management, and decision-making.
• Partner with Finance, MAC, HR, Education, IT, and other key functions to drive alignment and secure buy-in.
• Build strong relationships with executive leadership and business units to support transformation efforts.
• Establish frameworks to track value delivery and link investments to strategic goals.
• Prepare and present performance dashboards and executive reports for senior leadership and steering committees.
• Challenge business cases, manage risks, and escalate issues and interdependencies across the portfolio.
• Ensure adherence to governance policies and strategic initiatives.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and oversight to programme and project managers.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement through lessons learned and process enhancements.
• Support budgeting and planning activities, ensuring financial decisions align with strategic objectives.
• Drive the integration of change management best practices to support adoption across impacted teams and functions.

• Proven experience in portfolio, program, or project management.
• Strong analytical and financial acumen; able to interpret data and present insights.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Proficiency in portfolio management tools and reporting systems (e.g., Power BI, Smartsheet, etc.).
• PMP, MoP, or related certification desirable.
• Degree in Business, Finance, or a related field preferred.

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We value individuals from all backgrounds, including those with different abilities and neurodivergent conditions, as well as those who identify with protected characteristics.

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