Technology Portfolio Delivery Manager

Join us, be part of more. We’re so much more than an energy company. We’re a family of brands revolutionising how we power the planet. We're energisers. One team of 21,000 colleagues that's energising a greener, fairer future by creating an energy system that doesn’t rely on fossil fuels, whilst living our powerful commitment to igniting positive change in our communities. Here, you can find more purpose, more passion, and more potential. That why working here is #MoreThanACareer. We do energy differently - we do it all. We make it, store it, move it, sell it, and mend it.  As a Portfolio Delivery Manager at Centrica, specialising in Technology and Stakeholder Management, you will manage all aspects of diverse IT projects or multiple IT projects, typically involving various disciplines within the IT function. You will utilise your expertise and leadership skills to direct staff and resolve issues, ensuring that project goals and requirements are met. The role typically involves using Scrum/Agile development techniques and tools for team collaboration, issue tracking, and backlog management. Location: UK (talk to us about flexible working) The Day to Day – Manage the delivery of the technology change portfolio, ensuring that all associated projects deliver their outcomes for the business. Manage technology portfolio plan, budget, and scope, taking accountability for delivering the required business outcomes and benefits to time, cost, and quality requirements. Proactively prioritise and manage competing objectives, inter-dependencies, and risks to safeguard the overall portfolio delivery. Ensure the technology portfolio support specific business objectives and is aligned with the Technology and Business strategy. Manage Technology Change Plan quarterly, annual, and 3-year planning cycle, and identify and manage any dependencies Establish and run effective portfolio governance to drive decision-making, identifying and removing obstacles to progress, and resolving any conflicting stakeholder issues, supported by comprehensive reporting. Manage technology portfolio to deliver its objectives and business outcomes. Ensure optimisation of the return on investment and consideration of all options and alternatives throughout the programme or portfolio lifecycle. Line manage a team of up to 10 project managers. Manage technology delivery (mostly software development) and relationships with internal delivery teams and the contractual relationship with third party suppliers. Ensure technology delivery in accordance with quality and governance standards, agreed change methodology. Lead, coach and motivate the portfolio delivery teams, across business functions and the technology organisation. Provide structured quality assurance of technology delivery within portfolio and take corrective actions as required. About You – Direct senior stakeholder communications and change management activity to ensure changes embed within the business organisation to drive benefit realisation in line with the business case. Management of inter-relationship of the programme or portfolio with the wider business portfolio and business as usual business and technical operations. Management of the delivery and relationships with internal functions (e.g. DTS) and the contractual relationship with third party suppliers. Delivery of the programme or portfolio in accordance with quality standards, agreed change methodology, and portfolio governance standards as defined by the Planning & Performance team. Planning of resourcing for the programme or portfolio, ensuring there are adequate resources, including contingency arrangements, to deliver commitments. Leadership, coaching and motivation of the programme or portfolio teams, across business functions and the DTS organisation to deliver successful programme or portfolio outcomes. Structured quality assurance and health check reviews of programmes and projects as required. What in it for you ? Enjoy a generous market salary, along with fantastic growth opportunities and a vibrant work environment! Added Car Allowance program to make your commute and adventures even better. Power up your pay with a 15% Employee Energy Allowance, surpassing the government's price cap! Secure your future with our comprehensive pension plan, designed for peace of mind. Elevate your health with our fully-funded company healthcare plan, prioritizing your well-being. Recharge with a generous 25-day holiday allowance, plus public holidays, and even purchase up to 5 extra days for extended relaxation! Experience unparalleled work-life balance with an exceptional selection of flexible benefits, from tech treats and eco-friendly car leases to travel insurance for your adventures! Why should you apply?     We’re not a perfect place – but we’re a people place. Our priority is supporting all of the different realities our people face. Life is about so much more than work. We get it. That why we’ve designed our total rewards to give you the flexibility to choose what you need, when you need it, making sure that you and your family are supported not only financially, but physically and emotionally too. Visit the link below to discover why we’re a great place to work and what being part of more means for you.    https://www.morethanacareer.energy/centrica   If you're full of energy, fired up about sustainability, and ready to craft not only a better tomorrow, but a better you, then come and find your purpose in a team where your voice matters, your growth is non-negotiable, and your ambitions are our priority. Help us, help you. We would love for you to share any information about yourself throughout our recruitment process so that we can better understand you and help shape your journey. We’re a family of brands revolutionising how we power the planet. When it comes to energy, no one does it like us. We make it, store it, move it, sell it and mend it. We’re made up of 12 different businesses, but united by our purpose as Centrica. We’re energisers. Our journey to a greener, fairer future is powered by individuals like you. Through innovative green products, intelligent energy solutions and developing smarter ways to use and save energy, we’re not just part of the energy transition, we’re leading it. Our commitment goes beyond sustainability. Together we’re bringing our collective energies to create positive change in our local communities. If you immerse yourself in our fight to change tomorrow, you might just find your why. We’re looking for people to add to our culture – not fit in with it. We're building a community where you can be unapologetically you, where differences are celebrated, and where everyone can belong. Real inclusivity also means supporting the different realities our people face. That why we have the UK best Carers Policy and are continually building our approach to flexibility and wellbeing. 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