Portfolio Lead Performance

This role is based in our 5 Howick Place office.

The Portfolio Lead Performance plays a critical role in the success of the One Informa and Technology strategies by ensuring the effective identification management and mitigation of risks issues and dependencies that could impact delivery. This role provides in-depth analysis of portfolio health working proactively with stakeholders to address challenges maintain progress and drive success. By delivering actionable insights the Portfolio Lead empowers stakeholders to make informed decisions and achieve strategic outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Governance and Decision-Making

• Establish and maintain robust governance structures to enable effective steering of the portfolio and its initiatives empowering teams to make informed decisions.
• Facilitate delivery governance forums to support Technology Leadership in managing the strategic portfolio and escalating critical risks and issues.

Portfolio RAID Management

• Lead the design and development of a RAID (Risks Assumptions Issues Dependencies) framework to manage risks and dependencies at both initiative and enterprise levels.
• Oversee the proactive identification assessment and mitigation of risks ensuring leadership is well-informed of those most detrimental to portfolio health.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver optimal outcomes for the portfolio.
• Oversee the resolution of assumptions to ensure alignment with portfolio objectives.
• Manage and track issues to ensure timely resolution and minimal impact on performance.
• Foster collaboration across teams to manage dependencies and reduce bottlenecks.

Portfolio Performance Measurement & Reporting

• Lead the design and delivery of a portfolio reporting suite tailored to different audiences and aligned with governance frameworks.
• Create and deliver clear actionable portfolio performance reports for senior leadership enabling informed decision-making and effective delivery.
• Track progress against quarterly plans ensuring alignment with One Informa and Technology priorities.
• Define standardized reporting frameworks to ensure accurate timely and consistent reporting across the organization.
• Leverage AI data visualization and other tools to automate and enhance insights making them accessible and actionable for stakeholders.
• Regularly review the performance management strategy based on data insights and stakeholder feedback.

Stakeholder Engagement and Communication

• Act as a trusted advisor providing critical analysis of portfolio health risks and opportunities to key stakeholders.
• Partner with delivery leads to consolidate reporting track dependencies and escalate cross-functional risks and issues.
• Maintain transparent and consistent communication to foster alignment and trust across all stakeholders.

KPIs & Outcomes Tracking

• Lead the design and implementation of a Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) framework to measure portfolio success and alignment with strategic goals.
• Develop frameworks to track outcomes and ensure delivery against agreed targets providing actionable insights to leadership.
• Collaborate with Finance and Commercial teams to define a benefits framework and realization approach.
• Drive continuous improvement by analyzing performance data and recommending adjustments to enhance efficiency.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Provide strategic guidance and mentorship to cross-functional teams fostering a culture of accountability collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Partner with peers and the VP SP&P to shape and mature the SP&P operating model ensuring alignment and adaptability as roles and responsibilities evolve.
• Act as a bridge between senior leadership and project teams to ensure strategic goals are met.
• Collaborate closely with other SP&P leads to support shared accountabilities and ensure seamless operational management through assigned portfolio analysts.
• Play a key role in developing and coaching the broader SP&P team to build collective capability and instill a culture of continuous improvement.

Qualifications :

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience in supporting the design and execution of multi-stream programs with a strong focus on RAID (Risks Assumptions Issues Dependencies) management and reporting.
• Expertise in RAID management KPI frameworks change control processes and reporting methodologies.
• Strong strategic thinking and execution skills with the ability to align business strategy with delivery execution.
• Advanced analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable insights.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills with experience engaging executive sponsors and cross-functional teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills capable of presenting complex information clearly and concisely.
• Proficiency in PPM tools such as MS Project Smartsheet and Microsoft Excel with foundational skills in Power BI.
• Adaptability and resilience in dynamic fast-paced environments.
• Strong collaboration skills with a flexible and team-oriented mindset to ensure collective success and delivery of outcomes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant certifications such as PMP PRINCE2 CFA or Agile are highly desirable.
• Knowledge of transformation methodologies and frameworks including Lean Six Sigma or Agile.
• Familiarity with change management principles and practices.
• Understanding of value realization frameworks and continuous improvement methodologies.

Additional Information :

We believe that great things happen when people connect face-to-face. Thats why we work in-person with each other or with customers and partners three days a week or more. When youre not spending time together in one of our offices or other workplaces like at an Informa event you get the flexibility and support to work from home or remotely.

We work hard to make sure Life at Informa is rewarding supportive and enjoyable for everyone. Heres some of what you can expect when you join us. But dont just take our word for it see what our colleagues have to say at

Our benefits include:

• Great community: a welcoming culture with in-person and online social events our fantastic Walk the World charity day and active diversity and inclusion networks
• Broader impact: take up to four days per year to volunteer with charity match funding available too
• Career opportunity: the opportunity to develop your career with bespoke training and learning mentoring platforms and on-demand access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning. When its time for the next step we encourage and support internal job moves
• Time out: 25 days annual leave rising to 27 days after two years plus a birthday leave day and the chance to work from (almost!) anywhere for up to four weeks a year
• A flexible range of personal benefits to choose from plus company funded private medical cover
• A ShareMatch scheme that allows you to become an Informa shareholder with free matching shares
• Strong wellbeing support through EAP assistance mental health first aiders a healthy living subsidy access to health apps and more
• Recognition for great work with global awards and kudos programmes
• As an international company the chance to collaborate with teams around the world

Were not solely focused on a checklist of skills. We champion energy and ambition and look for colleagues who will roll their sleeves up join in and help make things happen. If it sounds like a match and you have most although not all of the skills and experience listed we welcome your application.

If you would like to request reasonable adjustments or accommodations to assist your participation in the hiring process and or in the advertised position please inform the appropriate Talent Acquisition Partner for the role once they have been in touch. Your request will be reviewed and considered in confidence. At Informa youll find inclusive experiences and environments where all perspectives and backgrounds are welcomed. As part of this approach and our diversity and inclusion commitments we are also formally an Equal Opportunities Employer. This means we base decisions on relevant qualifications and merit and do not discriminate on the basis of key characteristics and statuses including all of those protected by law. Ask us or see our website for full information.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time