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Job Purpose As a Head of Portfolio, you will play a critical role in ensuring the successful, creation and implementation of the digital portfolio of the GLA. You will be responsible for developing and leading the internal and external engagement agenda on the digital, data, technology and transformation strategy, leading and implementing effective project and programme management strategies, ensuring successful portfolio, project and programme definition and assurance of delivery, and driving continuous improvement across the portfolio. In this role you will be accountable for the management of multi £million programmes and projects. Your leadership and technical expertise will therefore contribute to optimising resource allocation, risk management, and project and programme prioritisation, ultimately maximising business outcomes and achieving organisational objectives to become 'digital-first'. The Head of Portfolio will also be responsible for establishing a consistent approach to the whole delivery lifecycle from idea to initiation, to control, to closure and handover ensuring that compliance and accountabilities are embedded throughout. Setting the standards for the GLA digital portfolio, complex programme and project management across the organisation, leading a team and digital hub and bespoke framework. Principal Accountabilities 1.Portfolio Framework and Governance: Strategically design and implement the overall portfolio management framework aligned with the organisation's goals and Mayoral objectives. Establish and maintain portfolio governance processes, including project selection criteria, prioritisation, and decision-making frameworks. Set programme standards and define key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure portfolio performance and ensure alignment with strategic objectives. Provide regular portfolio status briefings to Mayors Office, senior management and wider external stakeholder groups. 2.Change Management Approach Be a strategic leader and demonstrate expertise in change management methodology across the organisation, guiding senior management decision and influencing Internal Change Board decisions. Own the change management and adoption methodologies across the organisation ensuring others follow best practice. Design and deliver a corporate digital communications strategy which includes working alongside the GLA's Internal Communications, GLA Collaboration Board and People Function teams Lead portfolio management across the GLA, including collaboration working collaboratively with shared service stakeholders to create a single roadmap of portfolio delivery for the GLA Lead the identification, evaluation, and selection of projects to be included in the digital portfolio. This should lead to the delivery and maintenance of a portfolio plan and roadmap showing key milestones, phase reviews and dependencies Create a centre of excellence within the DEU and central PMO for project managers and stakeholders to define project objectives, scope and success criteria. Conduct regular portfolio reviews to assess project health, identify risks, and propose mitigation strategies. Foster a culture of continuous improvement by implementing best practices, lessons learned, and feedback mechanisms across projects. 4.Resource and Capacity Planning: Taking a longer-term view, optimise resource allocation across the project portfolio, balancing workloads, identifying skills required, and resource availability. Collaborate with resource managers and department heads to forecast resource needs and identify any potential bottlenecks in the mid to long term. Assess and manage resource constraints including budgets, identify opportunities for resource optimisation, and make key recommendations for hiring or outsourcing when necessary. 5.Risk and Issue Management: Develop and implement risks and issues management strategies to proactively identify, assess, and mitigate project risks. Establish a risk and issue management framework and ensure adherence to risk and issue management processes across the portfolio. Provide guidance and support to senior project managers in risk and issue identification, analysis, and response planning. Monitor risk mitigation actions and issue monitoring and escalate critical risks and issues to senior management as needed. 6.Stakeholder Management: Work at the most senior level of the organisation to ensure successful delivery of a complex portfolio of change. Collaborate with key stakeholders to understand their requirements, expectations, and feedback on projects at Board level. Foster effective communication and engagement with stakeholders to ensure transparency and alignment throughout the project lifecycle. Demonstrate effective leadership by managing and resolving conflicts, issues, and escalations related to the project delivery and overall portfolio. Build strong relationships with executive management, project sponsors, and other stakeholders to ensure their support and endorsement of the portfolio strategy. Requirements Significant experence in portfolio, programme and project management, business administration, or a related field. Proven experience in senior project portfolio management, overseeing multiple projects simultaneously. In-depth knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and best practices. Strong leadership skills with the ability to drive teams and projects to successful outcomes. Excellent strategic thinking and analytical abilities. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels. Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities. Proven track record of delivering projects on time, within budget, and meeting quality standards. Professional certifications such as PMP (Project Management Professional) or PfMP (Portfolio Management Professional) are a plus. Leadership qualities - strong EDI values-based approach to delivery Key Relationships Accountable to: Director of Digital Accountable for:DEU senior leadership team and any relevant programme budgets allocated to the post and the business management team Principal contacts:Executive Director of Corporate Services and Business Improvement, Directorate and Senior Leadership teams, Programme and Project Managers, GLA Senior Managers, relevant teams within the GLA, varied internal and external stakeholders. Building and Managing Relationship Level 4 indicators of effective performance Identifies and engages a diverse range of influential contacts within stakeholder and community groups, and partner organisations. Builds alliances to establish mutually beneficial working arrangements, openly sharing knowledge and insights. Actively challenges and addresses 'silo attitudes' to encourage effective relationships. Understands the complexities of political dynamics and uses this to manage relationships and resolve conflict effectively. Identifies clear win-win situations with external partners. Communicating and Influencing Level 4 indicators of effective performance Articulates self with credibility and conviction, encouraging buy-in to corporate position Influences the thinking of other organisations, encouraging them to deliver. Ensures that the organisation communicates inclusively with staff and external stakeholders. Acts as a credible and convincing spokesperson and negotiator. Instils a corporate commitment to accessible communication. Stakeholder Focus Level 4 indicators of effective performance Adapts public facing position based on the context behind stakeholder needs and requests. Committed to meeting the needs of Londoners. Manages partner organisations and Londoners' expectations by anticipating and influencing changing priorities. Instils a culture that encourages staff to think about meeting Londoners' needs first. Builds the confidence of staff, partner organisations and Londoners by ensuring the delivery of quality work. Responding to Pressure and Change Level 4 indicators of effective performance Demonstrates resilience in the face of challenge from staff, media and partner organisations. Shows positivity in the face of external pressure, minimising negative impact. Drives a culture of continuous improvement. Sets the direction for organisational development and ensures effective communication of change initiatives. Strategic Thinking Level 4 indicators of effective performance Develops a positive and compelling vision of London's future potential, demonstrating confidence in the strategic direction. Translates an understanding of the complex and diverse threats and issues facing London into positive action. Proactively involves partners in strategic thinking, incorporating their views into plans and working with them to align strategic priorities. Sets organisational priorities by identifying where time and investment is needed most. Generates and leads strategic initiatives that reflects the GLA and London Council's position as regional authorities. Decision Making Level 4 indicators of effective performance Makes difficult decisions for the long-term benefit of the organisation . click apply for full job details
Job Purpose As a Head of Portfolio, you will play a critical role in ensuring the successful, creation and implementation of the digital portfolio of the GLA. You will be responsible for developing and leading the internal and external engagement agenda on the digital, data, technology and transformation strategy, leading and implementing effective project and programme management strategies, ensuring successful portfolio, project and programme definition and assurance of delivery, and driving continuous improvement across the portfolio. In this role you will be accountable for the management of multi £million programmes and projects. Your leadership and technical expertise will therefore contribute to optimising resource allocation, risk management, and project and programme prioritisation, ultimately maximising business outcomes and achieving organisational objectives to become 'digital-first'. The Head of Portfolio will also be responsible for establishing a consistent approach to the whole delivery lifecycle from idea to initiation, to control, to closure and handover ensuring that compliance and accountabilities are embedded throughout. Setting the standards for the GLA digital portfolio, complex programme and project management across the organisation, leading a team and digital hub and bespoke framework. Principal Accountabilities 1.Portfolio Framework and Governance: Strategically design and implement the overall portfolio management framework aligned with the organisation's goals and Mayoral objectives. Establish and maintain portfolio governance processes, including project selection criteria, prioritisation, and decision-making frameworks. Set programme standards and define key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure portfolio performance and ensure alignment with strategic objectives. Provide regular portfolio status briefings to Mayors Office, senior management and wider external stakeholder groups. 2.Change Management Approach Be a strategic leader and demonstrate expertise in change management methodology across the organisation, guiding senior management decision and influencing Internal Change Board decisions. Own the change management and adoption methodologies across the organisation ensuring others follow best practice. Design and deliver a corporate digital communications strategy which includes working alongside the GLA's Internal Communications, GLA Collaboration Board and People Function teams Lead portfolio management across the GLA, including collaboration working collaboratively with shared service stakeholders to create a single roadmap of portfolio delivery for the GLA Lead the identification, evaluation, and selection of projects to be included in the digital portfolio. This should lead to the delivery and maintenance of a portfolio plan and roadmap showing key milestones, phase reviews and dependencies Create a centre of excellence within the DEU and central PMO for project managers and stakeholders to define project objectives, scope and success criteria. Conduct regular portfolio reviews to assess project health, identify risks, and propose mitigation strategies. Foster a culture of continuous improvement by implementing best practices, lessons learned, and feedback mechanisms across projects. 4.Resource and Capacity Planning: Taking a longer-term view, optimise resource allocation across the project portfolio, balancing workloads, identifying skills required, and resource availability. Collaborate with resource managers and department heads to forecast resource needs and identify any potential bottlenecks in the mid to long term. Assess and manage resource constraints including budgets, identify opportunities for resource optimisation, and make key recommendations for hiring or outsourcing when necessary. 5.Risk and Issue Management: Develop and implement risks and issues management strategies to proactively identify, assess, and mitigate project risks. Establish a risk and issue management framework and ensure adherence to risk and issue management processes across the portfolio. Provide guidance and support to senior project managers in risk and issue identification, analysis, and response planning. Monitor risk mitigation actions and issue monitoring and escalate critical risks and issues to senior management as needed. 6.Stakeholder Management: Work at the most senior level of the organisation to ensure successful delivery of a complex portfolio of change. Collaborate with key stakeholders to understand their requirements, expectations, and feedback on projects at Board level. Foster effective communication and engagement with stakeholders to ensure transparency and alignment throughout the project lifecycle. Demonstrate effective leadership by managing and resolving conflicts, issues, and escalations related to the project delivery and overall portfolio. Build strong relationships with executive management, project sponsors, and other stakeholders to ensure their support and endorsement of the portfolio strategy. Requirements Significant experence in portfolio, programme and project management, business administration, or a related field. Proven experience in senior project portfolio management, overseeing multiple projects simultaneously. In-depth knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and best practices. Strong leadership skills with the ability to drive teams and projects to successful outcomes. Excellent strategic thinking and analytical abilities. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels. Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities. Proven track record of delivering projects on time, within budget, and meeting quality standards. Professional certifications such as PMP (Project Management Professional) or PfMP (Portfolio Management Professional) are a plus. Leadership qualities - strong EDI values-based approach to delivery Key Relationships Accountable to: Director of Digital Accountable for:DEU senior leadership team and any relevant programme budgets allocated to the post and the business management team Principal contacts:Executive Director of Corporate Services and Business Improvement, Directorate and Senior Leadership teams, Programme and Project Managers, GLA Senior Managers, relevant teams within the GLA, varied internal and external stakeholders. Building and Managing Relationship Level 4 indicators of effective performance Identifies and engages a diverse range of influential contacts within stakeholder and community groups, and partner organisations. Builds alliances to establish mutually beneficial working arrangements, openly sharing knowledge and insights. Actively challenges and addresses 'silo attitudes' to encourage effective relationships. Understands the complexities of political dynamics and uses this to manage relationships and resolve conflict effectively. Identifies clear win-win situations with external partners. Communicating and Influencing Level 4 indicators of effective performance Articulates self with credibility and conviction, encouraging buy-in to corporate position Influences the thinking of other organisations, encouraging them to deliver. Ensures that the organisation communicates inclusively with staff and external stakeholders. Acts as a credible and convincing spokesperson and negotiator. Instils a corporate commitment to accessible communication. Stakeholder Focus Level 4 indicators of effective performance Adapts public facing position based on the context behind stakeholder needs and requests. Committed to meeting the needs of Londoners. Manages partner organisations and Londoners' expectations by anticipating and influencing changing priorities. Instils a culture that encourages staff to think about meeting Londoners' needs first. Builds the confidence of staff, partner organisations and Londoners by ensuring the delivery of quality work. Responding to Pressure and Change Level 4 indicators of effective performance Demonstrates resilience in the face of challenge from staff, media and partner organisations. Shows positivity in the face of external pressure, minimising negative impact. Drives a culture of continuous improvement. Sets the direction for organisational development and ensures effective communication of change initiatives. Strategic Thinking Level 4 indicators of effective performance Develops a positive and compelling vision of London's future potential, demonstrating confidence in the strategic direction. Translates an understanding of the complex and diverse threats and issues facing London into positive action. Proactively involves partners in strategic thinking, incorporating their views into plans and working with them to align strategic priorities. Sets organisational priorities by identifying where time and investment is needed most. Generates and leads strategic initiatives that reflects the GLA and London Council's position as regional authorities. Decision Making Level 4 indicators of effective performance Makes difficult decisions for the long-term benefit of the organisation . click apply for full job details
Deutsche Bank
Deutsche Bank is the leading German bank with strong European roots and a global network. We're driving growth through our strong client franchise. Against a backdrop of increasing globalization in the world economy, Deutsche Bank is very well-positioned, with significant regional diversification and substantial revenue streams from all the major regions of the world. We serve our clients' real economic needs in commercial banking, investment banking, private banking and asset management. We are investing heavily in digital technologies, prioritizing long term success over short-term gains, and serving society with ambition and integrity. All this means a career packed with opportunities to grow and the chance to shape the future of our clients. At Deutsche Bank, we're changing what it means to be a bank. We're looking for creative thinkers who are ready to make a difference from day one. On our internship, you'll experience what life is like on our Graduate Programme and start developing the skills you need to succeed in finance. You'll be supported to immediately take on real responsibility on real projects, start building your network and learn from senior leaders across our business. You'll also see how important diversity and inclusion are to our business and what it means in reality. If you're looking for a head start in your finance career, this is your chance to learn first-hand how and what we deliver for clients from colleagues leading the industry. Our team provides timely, accurate, relevant and independent information and analysis to meet external reporting requirements, drives resource allocation, challenges and enables business decisions and safeguards the financial position of the bank. Our work helps maximise the sustainable performance of the bank across its divisions. With our diverse teams we offer a broad portfolio of capabilities: the coverage of our internal and external stakeholders is delivered by aligned teams (Group Finance), supported by specialised functions (Group Tax, Treasury, Planning and Performance Management, Investor Relations) as well as change enablers (Finance Change). Together, we oversee all financial details for Deutsche Bank globally. Our interns are given the opportunity to learn about our business from different viewpoints, giving you a career advantage. You will work on current projects and develop an understanding of our methods and systems by carrying out analysis, supporting planning processes and preparing findings for management. The internship is an ideal way of finding out whether a career in Finance meets your needs and aspirations. Areas in which you could work include: Group Finance Treasury Finance Change Chief Accounting Office CFO Regions Infrastructure Finance Group Tax We recruit highly intelligent graduates who are ambitious and adaptable. They have degrees in many different disciplines. Even though good levels of numeracy are important for some roles, you won't necessarily need a formal mathematical or financial background. We have very comprehensive training programmes that will give you all the technical knowledge you'll need to build a career with us. Above all, we're looking for entrepreneurial people who thrive best in a diverse culture where innovation and agile thinking abound. You should not only be passionate about the world of finance, but also show a keen interest in your chosen field. You already have a record of outstanding academic achievement and you're eager to go on learning at the same intensive rate. So you'll thrive on working in a highly collaborative environment with some of the best minds in banking. Although there is no application deadline for this vacancy, we advise applying as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. We review applications on a rolling basis, meaning we will review new applications as and when they are submitted, and therefore reserve the right to remove this job description if we have sufficient applicants to fill our roles. Please be prepared for a short wait during the process whilst we consider your application alongside others.
Deutsche Bank is the leading German bank with strong European roots and a global network. We're driving growth through our strong client franchise. Against a backdrop of increasing globalization in the world economy, Deutsche Bank is very well-positioned, with significant regional diversification and substantial revenue streams from all the major regions of the world. We serve our clients' real economic needs in commercial banking, investment banking, private banking and asset management. We are investing heavily in digital technologies, prioritizing long term success over short-term gains, and serving society with ambition and integrity. All this means a career packed with opportunities to grow and the chance to shape the future of our clients. At Deutsche Bank, we're changing what it means to be a bank. We're looking for creative thinkers who are ready to make a difference from day one. On our internship, you'll experience what life is like on our Graduate Programme and start developing the skills you need to succeed in finance. You'll be supported to immediately take on real responsibility on real projects, start building your network and learn from senior leaders across our business. You'll also see how important diversity and inclusion are to our business and what it means in reality. If you're looking for a head start in your finance career, this is your chance to learn first-hand how and what we deliver for clients from colleagues leading the industry. Our team provides timely, accurate, relevant and independent information and analysis to meet external reporting requirements, drives resource allocation, challenges and enables business decisions and safeguards the financial position of the bank. Our work helps maximise the sustainable performance of the bank across its divisions. With our diverse teams we offer a broad portfolio of capabilities: the coverage of our internal and external stakeholders is delivered by aligned teams (Group Finance), supported by specialised functions (Group Tax, Treasury, Planning and Performance Management, Investor Relations) as well as change enablers (Finance Change). Together, we oversee all financial details for Deutsche Bank globally. Our interns are given the opportunity to learn about our business from different viewpoints, giving you a career advantage. You will work on current projects and develop an understanding of our methods and systems by carrying out analysis, supporting planning processes and preparing findings for management. The internship is an ideal way of finding out whether a career in Finance meets your needs and aspirations. Areas in which you could work include: Group Finance Treasury Finance Change Chief Accounting Office CFO Regions Infrastructure Finance Group Tax We recruit highly intelligent graduates who are ambitious and adaptable. They have degrees in many different disciplines. Even though good levels of numeracy are important for some roles, you won't necessarily need a formal mathematical or financial background. We have very comprehensive training programmes that will give you all the technical knowledge you'll need to build a career with us. Above all, we're looking for entrepreneurial people who thrive best in a diverse culture where innovation and agile thinking abound. You should not only be passionate about the world of finance, but also show a keen interest in your chosen field. You already have a record of outstanding academic achievement and you're eager to go on learning at the same intensive rate. So you'll thrive on working in a highly collaborative environment with some of the best minds in banking. Although there is no application deadline for this vacancy, we advise applying as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. We review applications on a rolling basis, meaning we will review new applications as and when they are submitted, and therefore reserve the right to remove this job description if we have sufficient applicants to fill our roles. Please be prepared for a short wait during the process whilst we consider your application alongside others.