Job Overview
We are seeking a Portfolio Management Lead for a 3‑6 month PAYE umbrella contract, working onsite in London four days a week.
Summary
The Portfolio Management Lead is the operational backbone of the organization, responsible for maintaining a live, integrated view of delivery across all programmes in the portfolio. This role owns dependency tracking, risk management, and integrated reporting, ensuring that sequencing conflicts are surfaced and resolved before they become delivery risks.
Responsibilities
- Maintain the integrated delivery plan, tracking dependencies and identifying potential conflicts
- Run the RAID (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies) process across all workstreams
- Facilitate steering committee reporting, presenting a clear and comprehensive view of portfolio performance
- Provide the leadership team with insights and recommendations needed to challenge and advise at an executive level
- Collaborate closely with internal teams to bring rigor and clarity to a complex, multi‑workstream environment
Qualifications
- Extensive experience in programme and portfolio management in complex, high‑stakes environments
- Familiarity with outcome‑led governance models and OKR‑based reporting frameworks
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization
- Excellent problem‑solving and analytical capabilities, with the capacity to quickly identify and address delivery risks
- Collaborative, solutions‑focused mindset and ability to work seamlessly alongside internal teams
- Experience in the financial services or regulated industries is desirable but not essential
Employment Details
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United Kingdom and no visa sponsorship will be provided. This is a temporary employee (PAYE) opportunity working via an umbrella company.
Equal Opportunity Statement
North Highland is an equal‑opportunity employer and adheres to all applicable laws and regulations to ensure a fair and equitable workplace. All qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We handle all information in accordance with local privacy standards and maintain strict confidentiality.
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