At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and shape transformative strategies for a dynamic business environment.
- Company: Foot Anstey, a forward-thinking firm with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, performance bonuses, private healthcare, and flexible working.
- Other info: Join a collaborative culture that values continuous improvement and innovation.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by driving strategic change and leading high-performing teams.
- Qualifications: Experience in transformation portfolios and strong stakeholder management skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Head of Portfolio Management & Delivery
The role in 60 seconds
- Role: Head of Portfolio Management & Delivery
- Team: Business Change
- Location: Hybrid working from Bristol or Southampton
- Working Pattern: Full-time
- Why this role matters: This is a pivotal leadership opportunity to help shape and deliver Foot Anstey’s transformation strategy.
Reporting to the Executive Director of Transformation & Operational Excellence, you will lead the governance, prioritisation and delivery oversight of strategic change initiatives, ensuring investment is focused on activities that create the greatest value for our clients, colleagues and business.
- What you’ll do
- Translate business strategy into a clear and prioritised transformation portfolio.
- Lead portfolio planning, governance and delivery oversight across multiple initiatives.
- Develop and maintain transformation roadmaps, balancing short and long-term priorities.
- Oversee investment planning, resource allocation and capacity management.
- Establish governance forums, reporting frameworks and decision‑making processes.
- Monitor benefits, risks, dependencies and portfolio performance.
- Build trusted relationships with Partners, senior leaders and delivery teams.
- Drive continuous improvement across portfolio management and delivery practices.
- Support the successful integration of change across the business.
- Lead, coach and develop a high‑performing team of project and delivery professionals.
- What we’re looking for
- Significant experience leading complex transformation portfolios.
- Strong portfolio governance, prioritisation and investment planning expertise.
- Experience delivering technology‑enabled business change.
- Strong commercial, financial and benefits realisation skills.
- Excellent stakeholder management and influencing capability.
- Experience managing risk, dependencies and delivery performance. Strong communication, facilitation and decision‑making skills.
- Experience developing high‑performing teams.
- Knowledge of Agile, Waterfall and hybrid delivery methodologies.
- Collaborative leadership style with a focus on outcomes, innovation and continuous improvement.
- Relevant qualifications such as Mo P, MSP, PRINCE2, PMP, Agile or equivalent would be advantageous.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and performance‑linked bonus.
- Enhanced parental leave policies.
- Private healthcare and wellbeing initiatives.
- An open, flexible working environment.
- Find out more about our benefits and work environment here
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Head of Portfolio Management & Delivery in Southampton employer: Foot Anstey
Foot Anstey is an exceptional employer that champions a flexible and hybrid working environment, allowing you to take ownership of your own matters while enjoying the support of experienced colleagues. With a strong focus on professional development, you'll have ample opportunities to enhance your skills and build meaningful client relationships in the vibrant Bristol market. Join us to be part of a collaborative culture that values independence and fosters growth.
