Major Projects Portfolio Manager
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Job Location:
Peterborough - UK
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
20 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Starting salary 48k salary depending on skills and experience
Permanent 37 Hours a week
Location: Hybrid working with a minimum of 2-3 days a week in-person from Peterborough
Be part of the team delivering one of the UKs most significant water infrastructure projects.
The Major Projects Portfolio Manager is responsible for overseeing a portfolio of high-value strategically significant projects during the develop phase. These projects include some of the most significant projects within Anglian Waters capital delivery programme. This role acts as a bridge between senior leadership and project delivery teams ensuring that the projects are delivered in accordance with our governance arrangements.
We are looking for exceptional candidates with the ability to operate and collaborate at a strategic level whilst exhibiting the attention to detail required to provide robust challenge. The role will also be crucial in enabling decisions to be made around the release of Portfolio Contingency therefore it is vital that the Portfolio Manager has a full understanding of key performance metrics of the projects within the Portfolio so that contingency is released in a timely and accurate manner.
What youll be doing:
As a key member of the Major Projects team youll take ownership of the overall health and performance of our project portfolio ensuring delivery against key metrics budgets schedules and benefits. Youll coordinate portfolio reviews and executive reporting helping to drive informed decisions and proactive issue resolution.
Working closely with the Governance & Assurance Manager youll make sure all projects align with Anglian Waters Major Projects Governance framework including oversight of sponsorship funding and contingency management processes.
Youll engage with senior leaders sponsors and cross-functional teams to communicate portfolio performance risks and opportunities clearly and effectively. Youll also ensure that strategic risks and issues are visible and well-managed at a senior level supporting confident transparent decision-making across the business.
What does it take to be a Major Projects Portfolio Manager
Were looking for an experienced portfolio professional with a strong background in project programme or portfolio delivery management. Youll bring a proven ability to oversee complex portfolios ensuring robust governance effective risk and issue management and alignment to strategic objectives.
Youll hold a relevant portfolio management qualification (or equivalent experience) and ideally be educated to degree level in a technical or related discipline. With hands-on experience in contingency management and a track record of resolving issues and mitigating risks youll combine analytical insight with confident stakeholder engagement to drive portfolio success.
Skills:
Strong understanding of portfolio and project management methodologies (PMI Prince 2 etc)
Proficiency in portfolio management tools (PPM P6 Risk Management software etc)
Strong financial acumen and the ability to provide insight on multi-million pound budgets
Exceptional Stakeholder Management and management skills
Excellent communication and relationship building skills with the ability to influence
Strong risk management skills
As a valued employee youll be entitled to:
Personal private health care
26 days annual leave rising with length of service
Flexible working
Competitive pension scheme Anglian Water double-matches your contributions up to 6%
Bonus scheme
Flexible benefits to support your wellbeing and lifestyle
Why join us
This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering large-scale transformation across a complex forward-thinking organisation. Youll have the chance to influence key programmes that drive real business impact collaborating with senior stakeholders and contributing to meaningful change.
Youll be joining a supportive and innovative environment where your ideas are valued your expertise is recognised and your professional growth is encouraged. If youre passionate about delivering results leading change and making a lasting difference this role offers the scope and challenge to truly make your mark.
Closing date: 9th November 2025
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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
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