Our central government client are currently looking for a Portfolio Manager to join their team on a new contract.
Contract Length: 6 months
Location: WFH/moving to hybrid working model (London potentially Glasgow)
IR35: in scope
Pay Rate to Candidate: £900pd
Minimum Requirement:
Delivering major Programmes within the Public Sector
Working across teams and government departments
Track record of building Portfolio and Management teams to deliver benefits
Strong leadership skills across a broad range of stakeholders
Qualifications:
Formal PPM qualification
Desirable:
Knowledge of working across organisational boundaries to deliver multiple projects.
Leading significant programmes across central government
Understanding of Government Shared Service priorities.
Portfolio Manager
Government Business Services - Strategy Directorate
Key Responsibilities:
Be responsible, under the direction of the Portfolio Director, for the successful setup and delivery of the Portfolio goals and objectives:
Document and implement the overall Portfolio Management Framework
Implement and oversee Portfolio governance and delivery controls (plans, dependencies, risks, change, resources, reporting)
Identify and implement Portfolio level assurance activities in conjunction with other assurance bodies (e.g. IPA, GIAA, GSF)
Develop and deliver the Portfolio stakeholder engagement and communications plan
Oversee development of the Portfolio Benefits Management Strategy and associated Benefits Realisation Plan
Support recruitment and ongoing management of the Portfolio delivery team
Essential skills and experience:
Delivering major Programmes within the Public Sector
Qualifications:
Some form of PPM qualification would be desirable
Desirable:
Knowledge of working across organisational boundaries to deliver multiple projects.
Understanding of Government Shared Service priorities.