Lean Portfolio Manager

Barclays

Knutsford, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Proven experience in portfolio prioritisation
Excellent stakeholder management skills
Solid data management and manipulation capabilities
Barclays is seeking a Lean Portfolio Manager who will oversee portfolio management processes to ensure alignment with strategic objectives while enhancing governance and control standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong experience in portfolio prioritization, stakeholder management, and Agile methodologies

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 across delivery using Lean governance standards.
  • This position requires influencing decision-making at the Executive Committee level and fostering shared ownership between Business and Technology leadership.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Barclays is seeking a Lean Portfolio Manager who will oversee portfolio management processes to ensure alignment with strategic objectives while enhancing governance and control standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong experience in portfolio prioritization, stakeholder management, and Agile methodologies.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Proven experience in portfolio prioritisation
  • Excellent stakeholder management skills
  • Solid data management and manipulation capabilities
  • Experience liaising with senior leadership
  • Advanced Excel skills for analysis and reporting
  • Experience using Jira and Agile delivery tools

Nice-to-have

  • SAFe Lean Portfolio Management accreditation
  • Agile mindset with UK Ways of Working
  • Background in Business Management support
  • Experience managing value streams and roadmaps
  • Strong finance awareness and investment cases

Key Requirements

  • Assistant Vice President level expectations
  • Experience working in Agile environments
  • Demonstrated experience in Product Management within SAFe

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