Role Purpose: We are seeking a Portfolio Planning Manager to ensure effective planning and alignment of projects and programmes within our portfolio. This role involves overseeing planning processes, applying project management methodologies, and ensuring strategic alignment, efficient resource management, and timely delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Portfolio Planning & Oversight: Lead strategic planning and prioritisation of projects and programmes.
2. Resource Management: Allocate resources effectively across the portfolio.
3. Risk & Issue Management: Identify and manage risks and issues, defining mitigation plans.
4. Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with senior stakeholders, project managers, and business leaders.
5. Performance Monitoring & Reporting: Establish and monitor KPIs, providing regular reports.
6. Continuous Improvement: Implement lessons learned to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
7. People Leadership: Lead a small team of portfolio coordinators or project planners, providing direction, mentorship, and performance feedback.
Key Contacts and Relationships:
1. Senior Executives (e.g., CEO, CFO, Directors)
2. Project Managers
3. Programme Managers
4. Resource Management Teams
Knowledge and Experience:
1. Proven experience in portfolio management, project planning, and resource management.
2. Strong knowledge of APM and PMI frameworks.
3. Expertise in project and programme management methodologies (e.g., Agile, PRINCE2, Waterfall).
4. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
5. Strong analytical skills and relevant qualifications (e.g., APM, PMI).
Desirable:
1. Experience in a specific industry (e.g., IT, construction, finance).
2. Advanced certifications in portfolio management.
3. Knowledge of change management methodologies.
4. Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, JIRA).
5. Experience in Agile portfolio management.
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