Barclays is seeking a Portfolio Director to lead its portfolio management team, ensuring successful project delivery while aligning with organizational controls and governance standards. The role involves overseeing portfolio performance, managing documentation, facilitating change management, and collaborating with stakeholders
Job Summary
The role leads the portfolio management team to ensure projects align with organizational strategic objectives and governance standards.
Responsibilities include managing budgets, tracking project progress, identifying risks, and facilitating monthly operating reviews for senior management.
The position requires extensive experience in budget planning, talent management, and prior CIO or Chief of Staff experience at a director level.
Matching Summary
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Barclays is seeking a Portfolio Director to lead its portfolio management team, ensuring successful project delivery while aligning with organizational controls and governance standards. The role involves overseeing portfolio performance, managing documentation, facilitating change management, and collaborating with stakeholders.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Portfolio management team leadership
Budget planning and forecasting
Agile Release Trains (SAFe) experience
Strategic project alignment
Governance and controls compliance
Nice-to-have
Senior stakeholder negotiation skills
Talent development and coaching
Cross-functional collaboration
Change management facilitation
Advanced analytical thinking
Key Requirements
Prior CIO/Chief of Staff experience at Director level
Experience in global hiring and capacity management
Competence in Excel and PowerPoint for data aggregation