As the Portfolio Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role, reporting directly to the CPS Transformation Director. You’ll spearhead the strategic planning, management, and execution of the dynamic M25 Dartford Crossing integrated works portfolio. This exciting opportunity covers all Connect Plus (CP) and CPS workstreams, including Asset Lifecycle Renewals, cutting-edge (M&E) Assets, Improvements, and forward-looking Planned Maintenance initiatives.
The optimised integrated planning will aim to share roadspace across portfolio programmes and maintenance operations and develop holistic risk management plans to manage the potential impact of change to ensure delivery certainty of the agreed asset management plans.
Job Description:
The Dartford Portfolio Management Role comprises:
* Support CPS Transformation Director to deliver the new CPS operating model at Dartford.
* Develop strategic integrated planning, management and execution of the Dartford AMFP works portfolio for all CP and CPS workstreams and CPS Planned Maintenance.
* Oversee design, procurement, and project plans, to ensure that all activities are appropriately organised to deliver project objectives.
* Contribute to the development of robust cost profiles identifying key risks and quantifying resource requirements.
* Identify and evaluate emerging risks, issues, interdependencies, and constraints associated with the project, escalating where appropriate.
* Develop and maintain strong collaborative relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
* Develop regular reports on and review project performance for CPS SLT.
* Review the performance of Framework Contractors and Designers as appropriate.
* Support the delivery of the business’ sustainability activities including net zero and biodiversity net gain.
Accountabilities:
The Dartford Portfolio Management Role objectives are:
* Develop integrated Dartford Portfolio asset management planning process by January 2025.
* Ensure there are robust resource plans that consider the capability and capacity requirements to deliver the in-year AMFP Dartford plans.
* Identify where changes to the supply chain and engineering design forward pipeline are required.
* Implement the Dartford Integrated Steering Committee initiative by January 2025.
* Holding workstream leaders and framework contractors/consultants accountable.
* Ensuring delivery issues are regularly communicated to the CPS SLT.
* Collaborate across interfacing teams to identify, verify and quantify existing holistic risks.
* Support the implementation of new CPS operating model at Dartford.
* Implement plan and ensure the development of the Asset Maintenance Management Plan.
* Oversee the Dartford Estate improvement Masterplan.
* Develop the Centre of Excellence initiative with CP and NH.
* Collaborate across business lead to assess Tunnel Cyber risk management/mitigation scenarios.
Who we are looking for:
* Chartered status with a recognised and relevant UK institution.
* Experience of complex Portfolio Planning and Delivery of multi-disciplined construction programmes.
* A strong influencer and collaborator, with a ‘can-do’ approach.
* Commercially focused and contractually astute.
* Personal resilience to deal constructively with conflicting priorities and setbacks.
* Excellent communication and organisational skills.
* Knowledge and experience of portfolio risk management.
* Knowledge of asset management including asset intervention prioritisation.
Behaviours:
* Customer Focus: Dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers.
* Focus on Excellence: Willing to go the extra mile to exceed expectations.
* Teamwork & Collaboration: Works for the benefit of customers and suppliers.
* Respect: Recognises and values our customers and people.
* Trust: Open and honest with all our customers.
* Influential: Builds commitment to act through winning hearts and minds.
* Change Leadership: Champions breakthrough ideas and initiatives.
Location:
This role is available part-time, job share or full-time, and we endorse flexible working.
Based at CPS Dartford offices with visits to other depots or offices as necessary. Overnight site working may be required.
CPS currently has a requirement for all employees to work from CPS office on average 60% in a typical week.
Note to all internal CPS employees: If you are interested in applying, please submit your application through your parent company’s careers portal.
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