Assistant Director of Portfolio Management and Transformation

Assistant Director of Portfolio Management and TransformationA strategic transformation, portfolio management and organisational change leadership role, supporting major programmes, governance, assurance and benefits realisation.If you've also worked in the following roles, we'd also like to hear from you: Head of Transformation, PMO Manager, Senior Change Manager, Portfolio Management Office Lead, Transformation Programme LeadSALARY: £71,202 - £77,495 per annum (Grade 16), LGPS employer pension contribution, (currently 18%), salary and pension value approximately £84,018 to £91,444 per annumLOCATION: Hybrid / Matlock, Derbyshire, East MidlandsJOB TYPE: Full-Time, PermanentWORKING HOURS: 37 Hours per WeekJOB OVERVIEWWe have a fantastic new job opportunity for an Assistant Director of Portfolio Management and Transformation to lead a high-impact portfolio management function within a large, complex organisation.As the Assistant Director of Portfolio Management and Transformation you will shape transformation governance, improve programme assurance, oversee project delivery and ensure change initiatives support strategic priorities, efficiency and value for money.The Assistant Director of Portfolio Management and Transformation will work closely with senior leaders, elected members, partners and stakeholders, providing clear leadership across transformation, service improvement, risk management, benefits realisation and organisational change.DUTIESYour duties as the Assistant Director of Portfolio Management and Transformation include:Portfolio Governance: Lead, embed and continually improve portfolio management frameworks, systems, processes and governance arrangementsTransformation Leadership: Develop the Portfolio Management Office as a source of authority, expertise and assurance for programmes and projectsStrategic Prioritisation: Work with senior leaders to shape, assess and prioritise the organisation's transformation pipelineBenefits Realisation: Ensure benefits, risks, interdependencies, performance and progress are tracked, reviewed and reported effectivelyResource Planning: Coordinate transformation resources, ensuring the right capacity, capability and skills are in place to deliver major changeProgramme Assurance: Provide challenge, oversight and support to ensure high-quality delivery across complex change initiativesTools And Training: Develop guidance, tools, training and communities of practice to strengthen transformation deliveryStakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with senior leaders, partners and stakeholders across a politically accountable environmentContinuous Improvement: Identify emerging priorities, performance gaps and opportunities to improve services, systems and operating modelsCANDIDATE REQUIREMENTSESSENTIALProven experience of leading transformation, service improvement or organisational change in a large, complex organisationExperience of establishing, developing or leading a Portfolio Management Office, Programme Management Office or similar transformation functionStrong knowledge of portfolio, programme and project management approaches, including governance, risk, assurance and benefits realisationExperience of managing competing priorities, budgets and resources to support effective and efficient service deliveryAbility to work confidently with senior leaders, elected members, partners and stakeholders in a complex environmentStrong strategic planning, evaluation, financial management and organisational awarenessAbility to influence, negotiate and build effective working relationships internally and externallyA visible, inclusive and collaborative leadership style, with the ability to bring people through complex changeDESIRABLEDegree equivalent and/or relevant professional qualification or relevant experienceAppropriate membership of a professional bodyMSP Practitioner Certification and Prince2 PractitionerMoP Practitioner Certification or willingness to undertake trainingP3O Practitioner Certification or willingness to undertake trainingEvidence of continuing management and personal developmentBENEFITS34 days annual leave plus bank holidays - up to 42 days paid leave per yearLocal Government Pension SchemeFlexi-time scheme for many rolesComprehensive wellbeing support, including occupational health, counselling and physiotherapy servicesLearning and development opportunities, including professional qualifications and career progressionAccess to rewards offering discounts across travel, tech, groceries and moreCycle to Work and Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice schemesHOW TO APPLYTo be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CV's of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.JOB REF: AWDO-P14844Full-Time, Permanent Jobs, Careers and Vacancies.

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