Portfolio Lead

City of London Temporary £600 - £750 per day View Job Description
A Portfolio Lead is required for a leading role in the Technology department of a major organisation in the Transport & Distribution industry. The candidate will facilitate the delivery of strategic initiatives, ensuring the alignment of projects with business objectives.
  • Lead the alignment of the Transformation plan.
  • Shape and manage the Transformation portfolio.

About Our Client

The client is a large organisation with a sterling reputation in the Transport & Distribution industry. Operating on a national scale and headquartered in London, they pride themselves on delivering top-notch services to all corners of the country.

Job Description

  • Lead and coordinate project teams to deliver strategic initiatives.
  • Ensure alignment of projects with business objectives.
  • Manage stakeholders and maintain effective communication throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Monitor and report on project progress, risks, and issues.
  • Ensure compliance with project management standards and guidelines.
  • Facilitate decision-making processes to resolve project issues.
  • Manage project resources and budget effectively.
  • Promote a culture of continuous improvement within the project team.

The Successful Applicant

The successful Portfolio Lead should have:

  • Proven experience in strategic planning and transformation delivery, with a minimum of 3-5 years in a similar role.
  • Ideally from a consultancy background.
  • Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous situation and effectively communicate.
  • Strong influencing skills and stakeholder management at the most senior levels up to Exec Board level.
  • Highly competent at providing strategic challenge, and scrutiny, ensuring alignment with wider policy and strategic initiatives.
  • Exceptional interpersonal, leadership and communication skills.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills plus excellent presentation abilities.
  • Strong excel and PowerPoint skills.
  • A passion for driving positive change within organisations.



What's on Offer

  • A competitive day rate in the region of £600-750 a day inside IR35.
  • The opportunity to work on impactful projects in the Transport & Distribution industry.
  • An inclusive and collaborative company culture.
  • The chance to contribute to a leading Transport & Distribution company in London.
  • 2-3 days in the office in Central London a week.
  • An initial six month contract.



If you are a driven and experienced Portfolio Lead, eager to take on exciting projects in a leading organisation, we invite you to apply for this ro

Contact
Alyx Rowland
Quote job ref
JN-032025-6706198
Phone number
+44 207 269 2215

Job summary

Job function
Technology
Subsector
IT Programme Management
Sector
Transport & Distribution
Location
City of London
Contract type
Temporary
Consultant name
Alyx Rowland
Consultant phone
+44 207 269 2215
Job reference
JN-032025-6706198