Head of Portfolio

We are seeking a dynamic Head of Portfolio (HoP) to assume a central role in harmonizing and enhancing our strategic endeavors across our diverse brands and markets. The Head Of Portfolio will be instrumental in shaping our operational methodologies, organizational structure, and delivery frameworks in tandem with our ongoing product delivery and projects.

The Head Of Portfolio will be deeply committed to value delivery, leveraging a plethora of data and metrics to discern trends, recognize patterns, and address challenges. Collaborating closely with Engineering and Product leaders, they will spearhead efforts to minimize inefficiencies, empowering teams to attain Autonomy, Accountability, and Alignment towards achieving valuable outcomes.

Additionally, the Head Of Portfolio will cultivate strategic partnerships with Directors within each domain. For instance, the Head of Portfolio “Gaming” will collaborate closely with Gaming Directors/MDs to ensure seamless integration and synergy across initiatives.

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What You Will Do

Lead and coach our product pillar teams through their transformation, embracing and role modelling autonomy and empowerment throughout the departmentnLead, mentor, and coach a team of delivery professionals, providing guidance on product portfolio management, strategic planning, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.nCollaborate with key stakeholders, including executives, product managers, development teams, and external partners, to ensure alignment and gather insights that contribute to strategic decision-making.nDevelop and enforce common processes, methodologies, and agile best practices for product and project delivery, ensuring consistency, efficiency, and quality.nFacilitate communication and collaboration between the respective pillar teams to promote knowledge sharing, innovation, and the identification of opportunities for cross-functional projects.

Who You ArenProfound comprehension of the product lifecycle and its impact on delivering business objectives.nProficiency across all facets of delivery, including the judicious selection of frameworks.nSound familiarity with Agile Methodologies, a suite of adaptable and collaborative approaches to project management and software development emphasizing flexibility, customer engagement, and iterative advancement.nSeasoned in Continuous Improvement practices, adept at systematically identifying, analyzing, and implementing incremental enhancements and optimizations in processes, practices, and products, fostering a culture of perpetual learning and refinement within the organizationnDemonstrated track record in Organizational Transformation, skillfully orchestrating strategic initiatives to implement substantial changes across a company's structure, processes, culture, and operations to realize new objectives and adapt to evolving challenges.nAdvanced grasp of Governance & Assurance principles, with the ability to effectively apply organizational policies and procedures to manage and regulate organizational processes.nProficient in Conflict Resolution, adept at mitigating customer conflicts and proactively identifying and addressing potential areas of risk. Skilled in investigating, documenting, and resolving conflicts and issues to ensure smooth operations.

What We OffernAt Entain, we know that signing top players requires a great starting package, and plenty of support to inspire peak performance. Join us, and a competitive salary is just the beginning. Working for us in the UK, you can expect to receive great benefits like:nGenerous group bonus schemenHybrid working – 2 days in the officenPrivate medical insurancenPension scheme – matched to 6%nAbility to buy and sell holidaynFree subscription to wellbeing app UnmindnAdditional “It’s Your Game” day off to use at either Christmas or New YearnEntain & Enhance days – 2 paid days off to focus on your professional or personal developmentnShare save schemenPaid subscription to LinkedIn LearningnAnd outside of this, you’ll have the chance to turn recognition from leaders and colleagues into amazing prizes. Join a winning team of talented people and be a part of an inclusive and supporting community where everyone is celebrated for being themselves.nShould you need any adjustments or accommodations to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact us.nSports betting, gaming and interactive entertainment is changing, and we’re leading that change. By putting people first. By placing exciting, engaging and entertaining experiences at more fingertips than ever before. We're pulling into pole position by pushing boundaries further. With innovation. With technology. But most importantly, with people like you. Because when you join the Entain family, it’s your game. So let’s win together.n#portfolio #product #technology #productportfolio #product&technologynAbout EntainnWe may sit on the FTSE100, but for millions of customers worldwide, we’re the brands they hold in their hands – and heart. As the home of household names like Ladbrokes, Foxy and PartyPoker, to name just a few, we elevate lives with moments of excitement. And right now we’re elevating ourselves above the competition. We’re leading the industry in bold new directions - and it’s our diverse and talented team who are making this possible. Believe us, the best is yet to come. For our customers. For our future. For your career.nDEI and Wellbeing @ EntainnOur vision is to be the world leader in betting, gaming and interactive entertainment, and we know that the most successful businesses are the most sustainable ones. Diversity and inclusion is key to sustainability and success and our goal is to attract, engage and retain the best talent globally, bringing the best thinking to our business from inside and outside of our sector. Our ambition is to make sure everyone at Entain feels valued, respected and included. Inclusion is embedded in everything we do, because we know when we feel respected and heard, we do our best work. Sustainability drives everything we do, and doing what’s right is one of our core values. Diverse teams have more creativity, imagination, innovation and problem solving capabilities. We are committed to tackling inequalities and creating a diverse and inclusive business. Here, we celebrate our individual differences, and make sure everyone feels supported, respected, and empowered to thrive – and that starts from the moment you apply to join us. We want our employees to feel healthy and supported at home and at work. That’s why we have our Well-me programme, which provides information, tools and training to help our people look after their mental and physical wellbeing in ways that matter to them.nLife @ EntainnWe’re a team who love to play, and win, together. We love building bonds between our people, and we love to build your career up too. Join us, and we won’t just be your employer, we’ll be your biggest cheerleader. We’ll give you the power to lead the conversation on your learning and career goals from day one, and then get behind you with all the support you need to take your career – and our business – to new heights.nApply Online

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