Technology Portfolio Planning Manager
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Job Location:
Manchester - UK
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
16 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Were seeking a Technology Portfolio Planning Manager to lead the planning forecasting and resourcing of our Technology change portfolio. This is a pivotal leadership role that blends governance resource management and change enablement to ensure successful delivery across our IT organisation.
What youll be doing:
Lead the development of the technology change roadmap ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
Oversee governance processes and champion agile portfolio management practices.
Drive resource planning strategies to optimise capacity across programmes projects and BAU.
Lead change and communication activities to support stakeholder engagement and adoption.
Manage and develop a high-performing team fostering a collaborative and inclusive culture.
Act as a key liaison across Technology Architecture Product and Business stakeholders.
What were looking for:
Proven experience in IT resource planning or project coordination within agile or matrixed environments.
Strong analytical skills and financial acumen with proficiency in planning tools and Excel.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
Familiarity with Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
Desirable:
Exposure to enterprise-level IT transformation programmes.
Professional certification in resource or project management.
Experience with tools such as Azure DevOps PowerBI and MS Office Suite.
What we offer:
A people-first culture that values collaboration inclusion and continuous improvement.
Opportunities for professional development career progression and leadership growth.
A supportive environment where your insights and expertise shape strategic decisions.
A commitment to transparency belonging and meaningful impact across our technology function.
We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities. If youre passionate about driving change and enabling delivery excellence wed love to hear from you.
Apply now to be part of a forward-thinking team where your leadership makes a difference.
Inclusion
Freshfields is an equal opportunities employer and all applications received by the firm will be considered by the firm on the basis of their merit alone and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of background. All offers of employment will be conditional on the candidate having/securing the right to work in the UK and providing the firm with evidence of that right (as required by the Immigration Asylum and Nationality Act 2006) prior to employment commencing.
Freshfields is a Ban the Box ask applicants to disclose criminal convictions only when a conditional job offer is made. A conviction does not automatically lead to withdrawal of the offer: we make decisions on a case by case basis and take a number of factors into account (eg the role you are applying for and the circumstances of the offence).You would have the opportunity to discuss the matter with us before we make a decision.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Project / Program Management
- Project Portfolio Management
- Portfolio Management
- Credit Analysis
- Banking
- Pricing
- Analysis Skills
- Project Management
- Financial Analysis
- Budgeting
- Property Management
- Contracts
About Company
The world’s biggest international organisations rely on us to help them make the right decisions in a fast-changing world. We combine the knowledge, experience and energy of the whole firm to solve our clients’ most complex challenges, wherever and whenever they arise.
