Ref: 166
Department: Programme
Location: Derby, Manchester, Warrington
Employment type: Full-time
Salary: £80,000 - £100,000
Closing date: 28/02/2025
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Head of Portfolio Management
We anticipate offering between £80,000 - £100,000 (DOE)
Derby, Warrington, OR Manchester offices - Hybrid working flexibility
We are Rolls-Royce SMR and we’re doing something that’s never been done before. We’re revolutionising an industry. That’s a once-in-a-career opportunity for those excited by such a challenge. This is more than just a job; this is a legacy.
We are now recruiting for a Head of Portfolio Management, to be involved in delivering an industry leading, cutting-edge design project for a new type of nuclear power station.
What We’re Looking For
The Head of Portfolio Management is responsible for optimising the portfolio of SMR projects. This role ensures alignment with functional objectives by overseeing data quality, performance metrics, and resource allocation across the portfolio.
* Develop and maintain a standard suite of portfolio tools & dashboards to provide visibility over programme performance.
* Provision a forward-looking, data-driven service to the Programme Directorate, including detailed analytics and decision-making information at a portfolio level.
* Own the portfolio data hub.
* Manage change and impact to the portfolio of work across the Programme Directorate.
* Own the Portfolio of cost management across the Programme Directorate.
* Ensure data quality and governance standards are met across the portfolio.
* Provide insights to support resource allocation and strategic decision-making.
* Drive continuous improvement in portfolio management practices.
Key measures for results
* Driven continuous improvement activities in a programme setting (incl. within reporting).
* Improved portfolio performance through enhanced data quality and reporting.
* Delivered actionable insights to optimise resource allocation and programme outcomes.
Training & Qualification Requirements
* Degree-qualified in project management, business administration, or a related field.
* Certification in portfolio management methodologies (e.g., MoP, PfMP).
* Experience in portfolio management roles within regulated industries.
Confidence can sometimes hold us back from applying for a job. But well let you in on a secret: theres no such thing as a perfect candidate. If you feel you meet 75% of the requirements for this role, we would love to hear from you.
Pay And Benefits
We anticipate paying a salary between £80,000 - £100,000 Dependant on Experience
* Bonus - Short Term Incentive - Performance Based- target opportunity 20%
* Benefits Allowance - £8,500, enabling you to create a bespoke package
* Pension - 12% employer and 6% employee contributions.
* Holidays - 28 days holiday (+ public holidays) and the ability to buy or sell up to 4 days
* Private Medical Insurance - BUPA single cover health care
* Life Assurance - 6x pensionable pay
* £250 - One-off payment for new starters for home office purchases
Company Related
We are Rolls-Royce SMR
Rolls-Royce SMR is a rare employer because it blends the world-class brand of Rolls Royce with an exciting start-up that has a hugely challenging mission. We’re doing work that contributes to the survival of the planet. Because of our mission, there’s a pace and energy that is palpable, and our leaders draw you in with their passion, energy, and determination.
We’re one of a handful of employers who can genuinely say we’re a strengths-based organisation – our people are here because of what makes them great, and our job is to help them make the best contribution of their careers doing work they love.
The start-up mentality coupled with our strengths-approach to people means there are opportunities to grow in ways and jobs you probably would be barred from doing in more traditional companies.
Each Rolls-Royce SMR power station will have the capacity to generate 470MW of low carbon energy, equivalent to more than 150 onshore wind turbines and enough to power a million homes. It will provide consistent baseload generation for at least 60 years, helping to support the roll out of renewable generation and overcome intermittency issues.
Our Culture
At Rolls-Royce SMR, we are committed to ensuring that our teams reflect the communities we serve and that everyone can be themselves at work. We know that diverse teams are more innovative and get better results, and that our people can thrive and be more successful in truly inclusive cultures. Join us and help shape our culture. Find out more about our inclusion pledge.
Rolls-Royce SMR is a place where everyone can grow, so whatever background you bring with you, please apply if this is a role that would make you excited to come into work every day and help shape our culture.
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