Portfolio Delivery Lead

Advertisement: Portfolio Delivery Lead Location: Aldgate, London Salary: Up to £100,000 per annum Exciting Opportunity for a Portfolio Delivery Lead! We are working with a leading financial services organization that is looking for a Portfolio Delivery Lead to join their dynamic team. This is a pivotal role that will report directly to the Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) and p As the Portfolio Delivery Lead, you will: Strategic Partnering: Collaborate with sponsors, business leads, and Project Managers to shape the portfolio's strategic vision, defining its impact, outcomes, and measurable success metrics. Roadmap Management: Develop and maintain a strategic roadmap that ensures alignment with organizational goals and prioritizes initiatives based on value. Governance Oversight: Work closely with the Chief Management Officer (CMO) to establish a governance approach that adheres to enterprise standards and controls. Hands-On Delivery: Take accountability for delivering initiatives within the portfolio, providing direct management and support across cross-functional teams. Effective Storytelling: Communicate the portfolio's key objectives and contributions to the broader corporate strategy, ensuring regular updates and reports are provided. Budget Oversight: Partner with the portfolio sponsor to manage the budget, conducting monthly reviews and supporting decision-making processes. Team Leadership: Lead and develop a team of 4-6 Project Managers and 3 Business Analysts, fostering a culture of collaboration and high performance. Planning & Dependency Management: Orchestrate quarterly planning sessions, build customer roadmaps, and manage dependencies at a strategic level.The ideal candidate will have: Experience & Qualifications: A solid background in program management (with relevant qualifications), and preferably Lean Portfolio/Project management qualifications. Strategic Acumen: Strong capability in planning and managing dependencies at the portfolio level, with experience consolidating roadmaps. Leadership Experience: Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and enhance change delivery capabilities (both waterfall and agile). Complex Problem-Solving Skills: Demonstrated success in delivering complex high-level roadmaps and effectively articulating strategic initiatives