<p><p>Closing Date: 24 April 2026 </p> <h2>How you’ll play your part </h2> <p>In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing an entire portfolio of projects within an agreed Business Function. This role involves managing the prioritisation, alignment, and execution of projects to ensure they meet strategic objectives, deliver measurable business value and support regulatory requirements. </p> <h2>Main Accountabilities </h2> <ul> <li>Provide leadership for all transformation activity within an agreed portfolio, ensuring alignment with UK business goals, Group strategy, and regulatory obligations. </li> <li>Oversee and manage the relevant change portfolio, including selection, prioritisation and execution of demand, ensuring adequate resources, budget and time. Portfolio Manager will be responsible for addressing any conflicts and constraints that surface within their portfolio, i.e. resource constraints. </li> <li>Support relevant Committee and Forums related to business wide change, portfolio specific change and enterprise-wide change, ensuring adequate governance, and transparency with stakeholders on progress and outcomes. </li> <li>Develop and maintain the portfolio roadmap, ensuring alignment with relevant stakeholders and other portfolios as well as compliance with corporate policies and UK regulation. </li> <li>Define and document measurable business benefits and cultural outcomes and be held accountable for the realisation of agreed project benefits. </li> <li>Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including project sponsors, business units, and senior management. Ensure clear and consistent communication throughout the project lifecycle. Engage and influence senior stakeholders, maintaining clear communication, alignment, and readiness for upcoming transformation. </li> <li>Accountable for portfolio budget, tracking value delivery and ensuring optimal use of resources. Ensure all costs are transparent, and all processes have been followed for the necessary approvals. </li> <li>Promote a culture of continuous improvement within the portfolio and wider division. Implement best practices and innovative solutions to enhance project outcomes and portfolio management processes. </li> </ul> <h2>About you </h2> <p>Professional certification in Change/Programme Management (e.g., PMP, MSP, MoP, Prince2 or equivalent). </p> <p>Degree in IT, Business, Strategy, or related field, is desirable. </p> <h2>Experience </h2> <ul> <li>Several years of proven experience leading portfolio-wide change within complex and regulated organisations. </li> <li>Experience working within Financial Services (ideally Automotive) and familiarity with regulatory obligations. </li> <li>Proven ability to design and implement robust governance and processes for transformation. </li> <li>Experience engaging at Board or Senior Leadership level, with the credibility to influence key decisions. </li> <li>Proven ability to navigate and influence in a matrix organisational structure, effectively managing resource conflicts through negotiation and escalation. </li> <li>Experience in managing project budgets with direct financial accountability, demonstrating sound financial management and value delivery. </li> <li>Strong understanding of both Agile and Waterfall methodologies and experience working with product teams. </li> </ul> <h2>Skills </h2> <ul> <li>Exceptional leadership, influencing, and team management skills, with a proven ability to guide and motivate in a matrix environment. </li> <li>Excellent communication, facilitation, and influencing skills across all organisational levels. </li> <li>Skilled at prioritisation, resource allocation, and benefits realisation. </li> <li>Proficiency in project and portfolio management software and tools. </li> <li>Analytical and commercially astute, with the ability to translate complex change into tangible business value. </li> <li>Strong problem-solving and decision‑making capability, with a focus on outcomes and customer impact. </li> <li>Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities. </li> <li>Highly developed political acumen and negotiation skills, capable of upholding governance and strategic priorities in the face of senior stakeholder pressure. </li> <li>Strong analytical and strategic thinking, with the ability to translate complex business challenges into actionable portfolio strategies and drive solution shaping. </li> </ul> <h2>Personal Attributes </h2> <ul> <li>Ability to see the big picture and align project goals with organisational strategy. </li> <li>Capable of making tough decisions quickly and effectively. </li> <li>Works well with others and fosters a team‑oriented environment. </li> <li>Pays attention to detail and ensures high standards of quality. </li> <li>Resilient and assertive, with the ability to challenge constructively and maintain strategic focus amidst competing demands. </li> </ul> <h2>What’s in it for you? </h2> <p>We’ll offer you a competitive salary and discretionary bonus structure. We also hope you’ll love our products as much as we do, with access to our colleague car schemes. On top of that, you’ll be able to join our pension scheme and you’ll get a flexible benefit pot that can be used to find the benefits that are right for you. </p> <p>We’re here to support you – we offer access to colleague wellbeing resources, including an Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and the Inclusion Advocates as well as flexible opportunities to support work‑life balance. We’ll also encourage your development, with the training and knowledge you need to reach your potential. </p> </p> #J-18808-Ljbffr Salary: GBP 60000 - 80000 per year Experience: 5 years required