At a Glance
- Tasks: Transform complex data into actionable insights that drive strategic decisions.
- Company: Join a dynamic organisation focused on performance and innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and opportunities for impactful work.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for career growth.
- Why this job: Shape the future of major programmes while influencing senior leaders.
- Qualifications: Strong analytical skills and experience in performance reporting.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
Are you passionate about turning complex data into meaningful insight that drives organisational performance? Do you thrive in environments where strategic thinking, analytical expertise and stakeholder influence come together to deliver real change? We are seeking an experienced Portfolio Insight & Performance Manager to lead the development of portfolio intelligence across a diverse portfolio of programmes and projects. This is a highly visible role that sits at the heart of decision-making, helping senior leaders understand performance, manage risk, optimise investment and drive successful delivery.
You'll play a key role in transforming data into actionable intelligence, providing clear strategic insight that supports governance, assurance and continuous improvement across major organisational initiatives.
What You'll Be Doing
- Portfolio Insight, Performance & Analytics
- Develop and maintain executive dashboards that provide clear visibility of portfolio performance, delivery confidence, benefits realisation, financial performance and risk.
- Analyse delivery, financial and performance data to identify trends, opportunities and emerging risks.
- Produce forward-looking forecasts and strategic insights that support prioritisation, investment decisions and portfolio optimisation.
- Lead performance reviews and deep-dive analyses to drive continuous improvement and maximise value.
- Ensure reporting aligns with governance requirements, delivery milestones and regulatory obligations.
- Strategic Narrative, Reporting & Collaboration
- Create compelling reporting packs and strategic narratives for executive leadership, Boards and key stakeholders.
- Translate complex analytical information into clear, concise recommendations that support informed decision-making.
- Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on portfolio performance, delivery confidence and strategic interventions.
- Facilitate performance forums, workshops and governance meetings that promote an intelligence-led culture.
- Quality & Assurance
- Maintain and enhance portfolio reporting standards, methodologies and governance frameworks.
- Provide quality assurance across projects and programmes, ensuring consistency, compliance and best practice.
- Conduct audits, reviews and performance assessments to identify risks and improvement opportunities.
- Support teams in applying effective portfolio and programme management disciplines.
- Governance & Data Quality
- Work closely with PMO, Finance, Risk, Delivery and Transformation teams to improve data quality and reporting consistency.
- Drive robust data governance and assurance-ready reporting.
- Enhance reporting tools, visualisations and digital platforms to improve stakeholder engagement and decision-maker experience.
- Promote innovative approaches to portfolio intelligence and performance management.
What We're Looking For
- Essential Experience & Skills
- Strong analytical capability with experience interpreting delivery, financial and risk data to generate actionable insight.
- Proven experience developing executive dashboards, KPIs and performance reporting frameworks.
- Experience producing high-quality reports and strategic narrative for senior leaders, Boards or executive governance forums.
- Ability to communicate complex information clearly and influence decision-making at senior levels.
- Experience coordinating planning, forecasting and performance information across multiple business functions.
- Advanced skills in data analysis and visualisation tools such as Power BI, Excel and portfolio reporting systems.
- Demonstrable experience improving reporting quality, consistency and transparency.
- Desirable
- Experience within portfolio, programme or enterprise-level performance reporting environments.
- Experience preparing reporting and assurance information for regulators or external stakeholders.
- Knowledge of recognised portfolio and programme management frameworks such as MoP, MSP, P3M or P3O.
- Experience using portfolio planning and control systems.
- Professional qualifications in portfolio, programme management, governance or analytics disciplines.
- Power BI, data analytics or business intelligence certifications.
Why Join Us?
This is an opportunity to make a significant impact within a complex and evolving environment. You'll work alongside senior leaders, influence strategic decisions, and help shape the future direction of major programmes and investments. If you're an analytical thinker with a passion for insight, performance and continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you.
Portfolio Insights and Quality Manager in Birmingham employer: Arrivatc
At our Birmingham Head Office, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic work culture that values analytical expertise and strategic thinking. As a Portfolio Insights and Quality Manager, you will have the opportunity to influence key decisions and drive organisational performance while enjoying comprehensive benefits, professional development opportunities, and a collaborative environment that encourages innovation and continuous improvement.
