The Head of Strategic Portfolio Office role involves leading strategy and best practices for a growing portfolio of offices within a large bank based in Leeds. Responsibilities include designing and implementing key controls for successful portfolio and project management, overseeing capacity planning, post-implementation reviews, and quality assurance. The role also involves managing project plans, reporting, and providing guidance and support to delivery teams and executive teams.
The ideal candidate will have senior-level experience collaborating with executive teams and senior managers on business-wide change portfolios, as well as experience leading a Portfolio Management Office function. They should have expertise in portfolio planning within a complex regulated business, extensive delivery experience in IT and/or change management, and a strong understanding of the financial services industry. The salary for this position ranges from 100-130K plus benefits, and the role is based in Leeds on a permanent contract.