Portfolio Manager

Purpose Statement

• To manage a portfolio representing a group of initiatives with commonality in objectives or inter-connectedness, in order to maximize the benefit obtained in accomplishing combined enterprize outcomes not available if managed individually.
• To have overarching responsibility for supporting the organizational leadership in their efforts to optimally achieve enterprise goals and objectives by effectively managing a portfolio.

Experience

Minimum:

• At least 10 years of end-to-end project delivery experience within an IT/Financial environment.
• At least 5 years of management experience across a diverse array of major project/programme initiatives.
• At least 2 – 4 years’ of Project Portfolio Management experience;  including forecasting, prioritisation and tracking.
• Proven experience in an array of project management delivery methodologies, in specific Agile.

Ideal:

• Substantial consulting leadership experience.
• Experience in planning software (e.g. Atlassian suite).
• Experience in process enhancements.
• Experience in leading end-to-end RFx processes Experience in diverse roles leading to increased leadership responsibilities within the project management environment.

Qualifications (Minimum)

Qualifications (Ideal or Preferred)

Knowledge

Minimum:

• Working knowledge of relevant tools, techniques and processes to assist organizations in furthering their strategic objectives.
• Comfortable in liaising with executive-level stakeholders on a frequent basis.
• The ability to guide large and diverse groups to specified goals.
• Are able to make satisfactory decisions about unforeseen circumstances.
• Can manage conflict swiftly towards a win-win solution.
• Can perform in depth demand planning, resource levelling and team coordination activities in order to develop an executable portfolio and deliver against financial, resource and other constraints.
• Familiarity with the use of reporting tools for forecasting, monitoring/tracking of portfolio activities and analysis of portfolio performance;  together with the ability to identify and apply rectification actions as required.

Ideal:

• A proven proficiency in resource allocation and budget management.
• Basic understanding of the retail and business banking industry.

Competencies

Conditions of Employment