Transformation Portfolio Manager

RWS

  • Maidenhead, Berkshire
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 26 days ago
Job OverviewKey ResponsibilitiesPortfolio Management:
  • Ensure consistency of programme management framework - objectives, outcomes, milestones, RAG status, risks, dependencies, costs, benefits, KPIs
  • Lean-in on existing projects and programmes to offer support and assurance, including deep dives into issues
  • Monitor and track progress of programmes and projects, ensure delivery to time, budget, quality standards
  • Go beyond the RAID logs, run workshops, solve or escalate material problems quickly
  • Initiate new projects until they are self-standing or complete
  • Develop collaborative working relationships deep within the programme / project teams and stakeholders
Governance, reporting standards:
  • Drive monthly portfolio review content, ensuring it is at the right quality standard
  • Keep track of status and key decisions for the portfolio review meetings
  • Provide regular reports and updates on the portfolio’s performance
  • Attend project and programme status meetings
  • RAID workshops
  • Facilitate post-implementation reviews to assess the outcomes and benefits of projects within the portfolio
Skills & ExperienceWork Based
  • Technical expertise in two or more of the following areas:
  • Digital development of new products, channels and services
  • Operational efficiency, enabled by technology
  • ERP systems
  • Corporate function initiatives from Finance, HR, Legal etc.
  • Deep understanding of working in agile and waterfall environments
  • Excellent analytical & problem solving skills
  • Excellent knowledge and handling of programme and project management methodologies and techniques
  • Self-organised and attention to detail in parallel with understanding the strategic objectives of the programmes
  • Strong commercial acumen and excellent communication skills
  • Ability to influence without authority at all levels
  • Advanced MS Power-point, Word & Excel skills essential
Behavioural
  • Is effective in unifying and creating teams of cross-functional people with different skills and approaches
  • Is decisive, prioritises effectively, maintains a clear focus and sees actions through to delivery
  • Builds trust and demonstrates integrity
  • Pragmatic and flexible, with a willingness to take on different roles and responsibilities to help deliver the portfolio successfully
  • Ability to work under pressure and keep a calm head when issues arise
Life at RWSAt RWS, we’re here for one purpose: unlocking global understanding.As a unique, world-leading provider of technology-enabled language, content, and intellectual property services, we remove the barriers to communication to make global connection possible. Our unrivalled experience and deep understanding of language have been developed over more than 60 years. As we look to shape the future, our ambition is to create a world where understanding is universal for everyone.We work with over 80% of the world’s top 100 brands, more than three-quarters of Fortune’s 20 ‘Most Admired Companies’ and almost all the top pharmaceutical companies, investment banks, law firms and patent filers. Our client base spans Europe, Asia Pacific and North and South America. Our 65+ global locations across five continents service clients in the automotive, chemical, financial, legal, medical, pharmaceutical, technology and telecommunications sectors.If you like the idea of working with smart people who are passionate about breaking down language barriers and giving back to their communities, then you’ll love life at RWS. Our work fundamentally recognizes the value of every language and culture. So, we celebrate difference, we are inclusive and believe that diversity makes us strong.We want every employee to grow as an individual and excel in their career. In return, we expect all our people to live by the values that unite us: to partner with colleagues and clients, to adopt a pioneering spirit, to be positive in progressing the work we do, and always to deliver what we promise.RWS ValuesGet the 3Ps right – Partner, Pioneer, Progress – and we´ll Deliver together as One RWS.For further information, please visit:RWS embraces DEI and promotes equal opportunity, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. RWS is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at RWS are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, religion, nationality, ethnicity, sex, age, disability, or sexual orientation. RWS will not tolerate discrimination based on any of these characteristicsRecruitment Agencies: RWS Holdings PLC does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward any unsolicited resumes to any RWS employees. Any unsolicited resume received will be treated as the property of RWS and Terms & Conditions associated with the use of such resume will be considered null and void.

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