Portfolio Director in Hampshire

This appointment is key for Leidos UK. The account is a primary growth area that relies on maintaining existing and developing links with the established customer base and the wider Leidos organisation. As Portfolio Director you will define the strategy and build market presence, working closely with US colleagues and leveraging existing IP and partnerships to offer an innovative and disruptive service. You will be accountable for managing a sizeable section of the division P&L and developing strategies to meet and exceed the annual operating plan. You will bring significant business experience and the vision and energy to shape and influence a market‑leading, differentiated business. Your background will be underpinned by a track record of significant delivery in a highly disciplined environment.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Implement the Leidos UK strategy around core technology capabilities.
• Build strategic capability to win and execute major programmes, leading a leadership team and ensuring succession.
• Build and maintain a significant network of contacts at leadership and decision‑making levels.
• Identify and deliver significant programme wins within the sector and client network.
• Ensure flawless programme execution of existing contracts.
• Co‑ordinate with all operational functions to support programme execution and business development.

About You

• Strong operational pedigree with a solid understanding of key financial levers and drivers.
• Highly organised and capable of building a high‑performing team.
• Meet all functional plan requirements, including efficiencies and alignment across Leidos UK.
• Capable of working in a complex, dynamic, international environment and building trusted relationships.
• Develop a coherent account strategy addressing short‑term requirements and long‑term opportunities.
• Meet or exceed all financial growth objectives for the portfolio, consistent with the Annual Operating Plan.
• Meet or exceed all programme performance measures and targeted growth on existing contracts.
• Engage effectively at all levels, including the C‑Suite, with emotional intelligence and people skills to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds.
• Shape the pipeline of addressable opportunities and put in place appropriate strategic staffing.
• Coaching, mentoring, and development of others to build a high‑performing team for current and future needs.
• Demonstrate significant energy, drive, tenacity, and determination with a commitment to diversity in the workplace.

Benefits

• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays)
• Flexible benefits (life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy‑and‑sell holidays, cycle‑to‑work scheme and more)
• Flexi‑Time Working
• Pay Range £98,800.00 – £131,700.00

Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.