Portfolio Manager

Portfolio Manager Burgh Heath, Surrey (Hybrid Working) 2-Year Fixed-Term Contract We are seeking an experienced Portfolio Manager to lead an enterprise-wide portfolio of business and technology change initiatives within a highly regulated financial services environment. This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for portfolio governance, PMO oversight, resource planning, change delivery assurance, and the management of Project Managers and Business Analysts. You will play a key part in ensuring strategic programmes are prioritised, governed effectively, and delivered successfully. Key Responsibilities Lead and govern a portfolio of business and technology change initiatives Oversee portfolio planning, prioritisation, reporting and delivery assurance Manage and continually improve portfolio governance frameworks and PMO processes Monitor risks, dependencies, resources, budgets and benefits realisation Produce portfolio reporting for senior leadership stakeholders Lead, coach and develop a team of Project Managers and Business Analysts Ensure consistent project delivery standards across the organisation Act as a key stakeholder in strategic change and transformation initiatives Experience Required Strong portfolio management experience within a complex corporate environment Experience managing both business and technology change portfolios Proven PMO leadership experience Strong understanding of portfolio governance, project delivery and change management methodologies Experience with portfolio reporting, financial planning and resource management Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, including executive-level reporting Previous people management experience Experience working within regulated industries is advantageous About You You'll be a confident and collaborative leader with the ability to influence senior stakeholders, drive governance excellence and balance strategic oversight with delivery focus. You will bring: Excellent communication and presentation skills Strong leadership and people management capability A structured and organised approach The ability to manage competing priorities effectively A continuous improvement mindset What's on Offer Opportunity to lead a high-profile change portfolio Significant exposure to senior leadership Hybrid working model Collaborative and supportive culture Opportunity to shape and influence portfolio management best practice Please note: This is a 2-year fixed-term contract position based in Burgh Heath with hybrid working arrangements.