FILLED DM4063 IT Portfolio Manager Information Systems.

Background:

Our client, a leading Financial Services organization, requires a Portfolio Manager to oversee the delivery of a number of IT projects within the information security domain.

Role
The Portfolio Manager will work with the business and the IS team to develop and challenge their business strategy and shape the projects to deliver the strategy.
They will then work with a network of project managers across IT and the wider business and where appropriate they will resolve issues and ensure plans are brought back on track.
This is not a technical role. The client is looking for the portfolio manager to act as the interface between the business units and IT project delivery managers to ensure that the business strategy is being correctly translated into projects and delivering stated business benefits.

Specific skills/requirements:

To apply for this role you will need to have:

Experience of working with users / businesses to define business requirements, priorities and projects and ensure that their projects are aligned with business strategy.
Demonstrable experience of working managing portfolio of Projects.
Experience of controlling delivery in a multi work stream environment
Change management experience
Project Management qualifications (Prince 2, etc)

Previous experience of banking and/or information security would be preferable but is not considered essential.


Logistics:

Rate: Up to £650
Location: Central LondonApprox duration: 3 months with strong likelihood of extension

Duration: 3 months likely extension

Please contact David Meggitt for more information.