Transformation Portfolio Manager
RWS
- Maidenhead, Berkshire
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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