What you will be doing
As a key member of the Portfolio Development & Benefits Team, the post-holder will be responsible for developing and driving the portfolio definition cycle, from initial triage of new business or other opportunities to benefits identification, management, and realisation, ensuring a consistent and fit-for-purpose approach to benefits management.
You will develop a suite of standards and processes, and provide advice and guidance, to embed best practice for benefits management within the portfolio. You will be responsible for reporting on portfolio-level benefits realisation, and for managing mid- and post-implementation reviews to compare benefits realised to benefits forecast. You will intervene early where targets are off track to ensure steps are taken to minimise risk to the organisation.
The role sits within Business Improvement Group, a dynamic part of us committed to enabling innovative delivery, developing HE as an organisation and focusing its performance.
Who we are looking for
* Demonstrable understanding of benefits management and realisation standards and processes in a portfolio, programme and project environment
* Experience of leading or contributing to business cases, especially Treasury Green Book business cases, ideally with a Better Business Cases qualification
* Experience in portfolio or programme management
* Ability to prioritise and switch between multiple projects and work to challenging deadlines
* Experience of problem solving and troubleshooting