Here at GXO, we're looking for a highly experienced Portfolio Manager to ensure business goals are achieved through governance of the portfolio, successful programme management and at the same time maturing and developing programme delivery capability
The Portfolio Manager is accountable for facilitating and achieving strategic portfolio management for a single portfolio of activities. The role will enable the effective governance and compliance of the Portfolio.
Working hours for this role will be Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm with remote working , although there will be some travel within the role.
Pay, benefits and more:
We're looking to offer a salary of up to £68,000 per annum + Car or Car allowance, and 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays). Your benefits package includes a company sponsored pension scheme, private medical & dental insurance, a 24/7 online GP service, life assurance and a fully comprehensive employee assistance programme. You'll also have access to our MyBenefits platform offering a variety of high street discounts, a cycle to work scheme, cashback cards, a saving scheme and much more!
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What you'll do on a typical day:
- Support the delivery of the portfolio through portfolio management, reporting, communication and identifying outcomes/value delivery to ensure GXO goals achieved.
- The Portfolio Manager will be an independent SME, comfortable in highlighting opportunities to improve.
- Establish strong relationships across diverse stakeholders within the portfolio ecosystem to deliver business and IT strategy.
- Align with portfolio offices within the enterprise to create an EPMO network.
- Lead on management and driving resolution to outstanding RAID, decision log and compliance items.
What you need to succeed at GXO:
- Proven experience in portfolio management, project management, or a related field.
- Strong IT functional knowledge, with extensive experience in enterprise delivery.
- Proven experience of embracing and initiating change.
- Analytical and problem-solving, able to find solutions to issues.
GXO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team - energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work.GXO is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate, support and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We believe that diversity and inclusion in our business is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We are Disability Confident Committed as part of the Disability Confident Scheme (GIS) and actively welcome applications from people with disabilities.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.Review GXO's candidate privacy statement here.