Lean Portfolio Manager

Barclays

Knutsford, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Proven experience in portfolio prioritisation
Excellent stakeholder management skills
Solid data management and excel capabilities
Barclays is seeking a Lean Portfolio Manager to support portfolio management processes and ensure alignment with strategic objectives and governance standards. The role involves managing portfolio prioritization, stakeholder communication, and risk management in a dynamic environment, ideally suited for candidates with strong analytical and leadership skills

Job Summary

  • The role supports the portfolio management team in delivering successful projects while ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and governance standards.
  • You will facilitate portfolio prioritisation, manage risks, and drive continuous improvement using Lean governance standards and data-driven insights.
  • This position requires influencing senior leadership up to the Executive Committee level to ensure value-based portfolio decisions and robust control adherence.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Barclays is seeking a Lean Portfolio Manager to support portfolio management processes and ensure alignment with strategic objectives and governance standards. The role involves managing portfolio prioritization, stakeholder communication, and risk management in a dynamic environment, ideally suited for candidates with strong analytical and leadership skills.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Proven experience in portfolio prioritisation
  • Excellent stakeholder management skills
  • Solid data management and Excel capabilities
  • Experience with Jira and Agile tools
  • Ability to liaise with Executive Committee level

Nice-to-have

  • SAFe Lean Portfolio Management accreditation
  • Experience as SAFe Release Train Engineer
  • Background in Business Management support
  • Demonstrated experience in Product Management
  • Strong finance awareness for investment cases

Key Requirements

  • Assistant Vice President level experience
  • SAFe LPM or equivalent certification (preferred)
  • Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Agile mindset with UK Ways of Working knowledge
  • Finance awareness supporting financial products

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