Transformation Portfolio Manager

Role overview

Key accountabilities

• Set and maintain portfolio governance standards with the PMO and business unit teams.
• Oversee portfolio-level risk and issue management, work with business unit leaders on mitigation plans, and provide structured reporting.
• Engage senior leaders, project sponsors and key stakeholders to gather feedback on portfolio insights and emerging risks.
• Track dependencies, risks and delivery constraints across the portfolio and support proactive escalation.
• Analyze portfolio performance data to identify trends, risks and improvement opportunities and provide delivery assurance.
• Produce executive-level reporting and portfolio insights for the Executive Board and senior leadership forums.
• Support project work and coordinate Internal Audit activity and follow-up actions for the Transformation & Capital Allocation team.
• Model leadership behaviours and build trust across the organization.

Skills and experience

• Project management certification or proven P3O management experience, with at least 2–3 years in a similar role.
• Proven planning and cross-functional analysis experience.
• Ability to interpret complex portfolio information and turn it into clear, actionable insight for senior stakeholders.
• Excellent Excel and PowerPoint skills, including creating and presenting visuals and storyboards at Executive Board level.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills and ability to work effectively in ambiguous situations.
• Collaborative style and ability to manage and influence senior stakeholders.
• Experience in Business Intelligence, Reporting Analyst or Data Analytics work.
• Strong Power BI and advanced Excel skills, with experience designing and developing dashboards and reporting solutions.
• Experience with portfolio, programme or project data; Planview experience is desirable.

Work arrangement

• London Farringdon office, four days per week.

Pay and benefits

• Competitive salary plus car allowance and potential annual bonus of 18%.
• Benefits include healthcare, pension, annual leave and family support, sick pay, funded dental and health assessment, and a personal benefits account.

Employment and interview

• Permanent, full-time position.
• The next selection stage is a face-to-face or virtual interview with competency-based and role-specific questions.