IT Portfolio Manager

IT Portfolio Manager Yorkshire (York/Leeds) | Hybrid Working | Up to £90,000 + Excellent Benefits Are you an experienced IT Portfolio Manager, Head of IT Delivery or senior technology programme leader who enjoys taking ownership of complex IT delivery, leading teams and influencing decisions at senior level?

We're working with a major, well-established organisation to recruit an IT Portfolio Manager into a key leadership position within its technology function. This is an opportunity to take responsibility for a significant portfolio of IT projects and programmes, working directly with the IT Director to shape priorities, improve delivery performance and ensure technology investment delivers meaningful business outcomes.

With a portfolio worth approximately £5 million, an established team to lead and technology playing a critical role in day-to-day operations, this is a position with genuine responsibility, visibility and influence. The Opportunity Reporting to the IT Director, you'll take ownership of the IT project portfolio, leading a team of experienced Project Managers and working closely with senior stakeholders across technology and the wider business.

You'll be responsible for: Leading the delivery of a c.£5m IT project and change portfolio, ensuring projects are aligned with business priorities. Managing, developing and supporting a team of senior IT Project Managers.

Overseeing portfolio governance, planning, budgets, forecasting, resources, risks and dependencies. Working closely with IT Operations, Architecture, Business Analysis, Data and other technology functions to ensure joined-up delivery.

Providing clear, commercially focused reporting and recommendations to senior leadership. Challenging priorities, managing competing demands and making informed decisions about resources and delivery. Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external technology suppliers.

Driving continuous improvement in project delivery standards, processes and performance. What We're Looking For We're particularly interested in speaking with candidates who have already operated in a senior IT portfolio, programme or delivery leadership capacity.

To be considered, you'll need to demonstrate: Significant experience leading a portfolio of IT and technology projects, rather than individual projects alone. Previous responsibility for managing and developing Project Managers or technology delivery teams.

Strong technical understanding, with experience delivering change across IT systems, applications, infrastructure, software or wider technology environments. Proven experience managing portfolio budgets, reso...

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