Project Portfolio Manager in Portsmouth

SECURITY CLEARANCE: Eligibility to gain UK SC Security Clearance

TRAVEL REQUIRED: Occasional travel within UK and international

LOCATION: Portsmouth or Stevenage

TYPE: Full time / Part time (Flexible options available, minimum 30h per week / 4 days a week)

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

• Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, tax-free technology scheme, discounted shopping and much more
• Work / Life Balance: 37 hour week, flexible working around core hours, hybrid working, up to 2 additional days per month as TOIL. There are no core hours on Friday afternoons.
• Personal Development: Personalised development plan and unlimited access to 10,000+ E-learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities
• Health & Wellbeing: Wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), Employee Assistance Programme, discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests, cycle-to-work scheme, on-site canteen and coffee shop, lunchtime pilates
• Family and Caregiving: Life assurance, enhanced pay for parental leave (23 weeks at 100% pay), adoption / shared parental / caregiving leave
• Inclusive Environment: Wellbeing room, Multi-faith room, Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity)

Our world is changing. And so are we. From our commitment to zero-carbon flight to cleaning up space, sustainability is at the heart of our purpose. So what's your next change? At Airbus Defence and Space, we don't just adapt to the future—we build it. We are shifting the paradigm of Digital and steering our business toward a highly agile, lean-startup delivery model.

You will join the Digital Performance and Project Portfolio team within our Digital Governance organization. We are a passionate, international community dedicated to empowering project managers and digital business partners with world-class tools, methods, and processes. If you are a creative thinker who thrives on driving meaningful change and delivering tangible value, you will find your community here.

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM

• Orchestrate & Empower: Guide and sync a value stream comprising multiple critical IT projects (and services), ensuring we deliver maximum value to the business.
• Drive Transparency: Design effective stream reporting using intuitive dashboards and KPIs to tell the story of our progress and impact.
• Shape Tomorrow’s Portfolio: Evaluate new project opportunities and demands, ensuring they align with our strategic vision.
• Collaborate Financially: Partner closely with our Finance teams to co-create and manage value stream financial planning.
• Champion Agile Evolution: Support project teams and continuous improvement initiatives through agile and lean-startup methodologies.
• Mentor & Guide: Act as a trusted coach, training and supporting Project Managers and Domain heads as they navigate our tools, processes, and frameworks.

ABOUT YOU

• A Solid Foundation: At least 5 years of proven experience operationally leading large-scale IT projects (valued at >€1M), ideally paired with experience in Project Portfolio Management and/or inside a Digital PMO organization.
• Educational Background: A degree (or equivalent experience) specializing in Business Management, Information Technology, Project Management or a related field.
• Methodology Expertise: Strong knowledge of IT project management frameworks (PMP certification or equivalent is highly preferred) combined with a deep affinity for agile, creative, and lean mindsets.
• Global Collaborator: A proven track record of delivering complex IT solutions within cross-cultural, international teams.
• Inspirational Communicator: Exceptional coordination and empathetic communication skills, with advanced fluency in English.

Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customised development solutions.

HOW WE CAN SUPPORT YOU

Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need and we’ll always do our best to accommodate your request. Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments for the selection process – you can share this with your Talent Acquisition Partner if you are invited to interview.

As a Disability Confident Employer, Airbus UK will offer an interview to any applicant that considers themselves to have a disability or long-term condition under the Equality Act 2010 and meets the minimum criteria of the role (as set out in the job advert).

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company: AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited

Employment Type: Permanent

Experience Level: Professional

Job Family: Programme & Project Management

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