Portfolio Manager (London, GB)

Career Opportunity: Portfolio Manager at Currys

This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled and motivated Portfolio Manager to join Currys, a leading tech retailer committed to helping everyone enjoy amazing technology. Based in Waterloo with a hybrid working model, this permanent, full-time role offers a Grade 4 position within a dynamic and supportive environment.

Currys is a company that values its people, recognising that its 25,000 colleagues are the key to its success. You'll be joining a team united by a passion for technology, where collaboration, learning, and growth are actively encouraged. The company also boasts a strong commitment to sustainability, being the UK's largest recycler and repairer of tech, offering a chance to contribute to a greener future.

What You'll Be Doing:

As a Portfolio Manager, you will play a crucial role in supporting the PMO services for the Currys Transformation Portfolio. You will work closely with the Lead Portfolio Manager, Head of Portfolio, Strategic Change & Portfolio Director, and Heads of Delivery to enhance governance controls and processes. Your primary objective will be to ensure the successful delivery of projects and programmes, meeting desired budget, quality, and timeline objectives.

Key responsibilities include:

• Maintaining the portfolio's single source of truth using Planview, ensuring data accuracy for informed decision-making through consolidated reports, KPIs, and dashboards.
• Providing comprehensive Planview administration and support, including user management, data quality assurance, workflow configuration, and ongoing optimisation.
• Producing and maintaining core portfolio reporting for key meetings and stakeholders, leveraging Power BI for data extraction from Planview and designing tailored dashboards for senior leadership.
• Managing and driving data quality across the RAID (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies) management process, ensuring appropriate escalations and consolidation of common themes.
• Overseeing the Portfolio Roadmap and Plan, managing milestones, dependencies, and change initiatives.
• Managing the overall resource management process, collaborating with Tech and resource managers to analyse resource demand versus capacity.
• Ensuring robust Change Control across the portfolio, assessing the impact of changes on the Portfolio Plan and critical path.
• Directly supporting material preparation and scheduling for critical governance meetings, such as the fortnightly Currys Change Board and bi-weekly InvestCo.
• Identifying and driving opportunities for continuous improvement in processes, fostering efficiencies and best practices through coaching and training.
• Supporting yearly delivery prioritisation and budgeting cycles, utilising Planview for scenario modelling and Power BI for data visualisation.
• Undertaking delivery assurance reviews with delivery and project managers.

Advantages for Your Career Path:

This role offers significant advantages for a burgeoning career in portfolio management:

• Strategic Impact: You will be instrumental in shaping the delivery of critical transformation projects, directly influencing the success of Currys.
• Technology & Tools Expertise: Gain advanced, hands-on experience with leading portfolio management software like Planview and business intelligence tools such as Power BI, highly sought-after skills in the industry.
• Senior Stakeholder Engagement: Develop your ability to present effectively and communicate with senior management and stakeholders at all levels, honing your influencing and negotiation skills.
• Process Improvement Focus: Contribute to and drive efficiencies within PMO processes, building a reputation for enhancing operational excellence.
• Career Development: Currys is committed to employee growth, offering new opportunities, ongoing training, and skills development to support your career journey.
• Hybrid Working: Benefit from a flexible hybrid working model, promoting a healthy work-life balance.
• Meaningful Contribution: Be part of a company with a strong social and environmental conscience, contributing to sustainability efforts.

Key Considerations for Candidates:

To thrive in this role, candidates should possess the following:

• Influencing & Negotiation Skills: The ability to effectively influence, negotiate, and facilitate joint decision-making across all organisational levels is paramount.
• Analytical Prowess: Strong analytical skills are essential to identify complex issues and constructively challenge for improved programme delivery.
• Technical Proficiency: Advanced knowledge and practical experience with Planview (administration, reporting, optimisation) and Power BI (data extraction, report/dashboard creation) are critical.
• Organisational Mastery: Exceptional organisational, prioritisation, and communication skills are required to manage a complex portfolio.
• Resource Management Experience: Proven experience in resource management, including demand vs. capacity planning and analysis, will be highly beneficial.
• Adaptability & Proactiveness: A positive, can-do attitude, the ability to think on your feet, learn quickly, and deliver cost-effective solutions in challenging situations are key.
• Attention to Detail: A meticulous approach to data and processes is vital for maintaining accuracy and ensuring robust governance.
• Collaborative Spirit: A natural inclination to work collaboratively and a commitment to maintaining trust and confidentiality are essential.

This Portfolio Manager position at Currys presents a fantastic opportunity for individuals looking to advance their careers in a supportive, innovative, and impactful organisation. If you are a driven professional with a passion for technology and a knack for driving successful project delivery, we encourage you to explore this role further.