Portfolio Manager

Job Introduction

We’re looking for an experienced and strategic Portfolio Manager to join the UK&I TDDI team at Sodexo .

In this high-impact role, you’ll take ownership of managing multiple large-scale projects or entire programmes of work, delivering business transformation that aligns with strategic goals. You’ll be responsible for driving results within agreed OpEx/CapEx budgets, timelines, and quality standards.

As a key leader in the team, you will line-manage a group of programme and project managers, as well as project coordinators - providing mentorship, direction, and oversight to ensure excellence across the delivery portfolio. You will ensure all activity adheres to the TDDI Programme/Project Delivery Framework, driving consistency and governance across the board.

The role also includes oversight and control of the wider UK&I portfolio of programmes and projects. You’ll collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders, maintaining alignment with the global TDDI function and business priorities.

Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

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Main Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for the management and successful delivery of a portfolio of programmes and projects that are aligned to a group of business technologies.
• Provides effective leadership to the portfolio team and takes appropriate action when team performance deviates from agreed tolerances.
• Provides line management to programme and project managers in their portfolio.
• Plans, directs and monitors the assignment of programmes and projects to the resources allocated to the portfolio.
• Works with Demand Management and PMO to create and manage a portfolio capacity plan, ensuring resource utilisation is maximised.
• Determines when additional “flex” programme or project management resources are required from the contract market, on-boarding/off-boarding these in a timely manner to meet changing demand.
• Manages and maintains weekly and monthly portfolio reporting, providing the necessary input for senior leadership reporting/dashboards.
• Produces full portfolio/programme financials and tracks the financial status of the programmes and projects in the portfolio, including budget, forecast and actual spend.
• Supports programme and project managers with risk assessment assurance and issue escalation management.

Please se e attached job description for further information regarding the role requirements

The Ideal Candidate

• Holds a professional qualification (PMI, APM, AgilePM, PRINCE2).
• At least 5 years’ experience in a full lifecycle Project or Programme Management role, working across multiple dimensions, (infrastructure, software development, 3rd party applications, etc.), managing large complex projects and programmes.
• At least 2 years’ experience in managing a portfolio of programmes and projects, ideally using a mix of linear and iterative lifecycle methodologies.
• Demonstrates strong planning and resource management skills.
• Demonstrates knowledge of best project and programme management techniques and practices.
• Good knowledge of other best practice & standards such as ITIL, SDLC, ISO9000, ISO27001

Package Description

Starting salary of £56,000, with potential for increase based on experience.

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater.

You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way.

In addition, we offer 20+ Sodexo benefits such as Sodexo retirement plan, discounts to over 1,900 brands to shop online, Gym discount to maintain a healthy lifestyle, a confidential 24/7 employee assistance programme providing independent support to overcome whenever life has its obstacles including emotional support, legal and financial advice.

For further details regarding our Sodexo benefits please see attached.

Ready to be part of something greater?