Portfolio Business Partner

6 months ago

London, United Kingdom Data Communications Company Full time

We are Smart DCC
Together we're building a greener tomorrow

Connecting every home and business to a single, secure smart meter network is a huge undertaking. So you can imagine the scale - and variety - and opportunities for the people who'll help us do it.

The role

Portfolio Business Partner

INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY - closing date Friday 29th March

**Location**: London or Manchester

**Hybrid**: 8 days a month in the office

Competitive Salary plus benefits

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a permanent role as Portfolio Business Partner to join the Enterprise Portfolio Management Office (EPMO) working from either London or Manchester, minimum 8 days in the office a month and reporting to the Head of Enterprise Planning. Smart DCC needs to ensure that its product and change portfolio is delivered effectively and efficiently. As a result a new EPMO capability is being established to plan, monitor, assure and report on delivery of all initiatives across the business. The Enterprise Portfolio Management team will be responsible for improving the strategic alignment and value for money of Smart DCC’s change portfolio. The EPMO additionally provides the objective ‘single source of truth’ view of delivery performance for the portfolio and leads the management / resolution of cross-programme risks, issues and points of contention to maximise effectiveness of change implementation.

The Portfolio Business Partner will collaborate with key business stakeholders (particularly project / programme Business Owners and Delivery Leads), to undertake second line-of-defence delivery assurance activities (as part of a defined 3LoD model). This highly visible role is the key interface between the EPMO and the business functions.

What will you be doing?
- Work closely with DCC ExCo members and their teams as their ‘business partner’ to support functional activity planning and integrate these functional plans into the end-to-end enterprise planning processes
- Lead Second line-of-defence delivery assurance for their portfolio
- Act as the liaison between the EPMO and functions, ensuring that initiatives are appropriately managed and controlled to enable successful delivery
- Drive and facilitate cross-functional engagement and interlock across all planning activities
- Maintain an in-depth understanding of all initiatives in their area of the DCC portfolio
- Ensure accurate reporting of the status of all portfolio initiatives in their area of the DCC portfolio
- Support the ongoing maintenance and refresh of the Enterprise Plan as well as supporting with Pipeline and Front Door management as required

What are we looking for?
- Portfolio / Programme / Project Management Expertise - Strong understanding of a range of methodologies, tools and best practices
- Business Partnering - Demonstrable practical experience of operating in a Business Partnering capacity within a complex organisation
- Assurance - Significant practical experience in design and delivery of assurance for programmes and projects, operating within a 3LOD model. Understands the concept of 3LOD and the role of a portfolio assurance service within a well-executed model
- Collaboration - Excellent relationship development and management skills with the confidence to effectively challenge others where appropriate, including at ExCo and SLT level
- Stakeholder Management - Ability to manage a complex set of stakeholder interactions, both internal and external, and resolve conflicting priorities if required
- Change Management - Ability to influence, shape and drive improvement initiatives and lead / deliver successful change in large, fast-paced and complex programme environments with multiple internal and external stakeholder groups
- Effective Communication - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to rapidly interpret complex technical information and provide clear, concise insight and reporting that drives effective leadership decision making

**About the DCC**:
At the DCC, we believe in making Britain more connected, so we can all lead smarter, greener lives. That desire to make a difference is what drives us every day and it wouldn’t be possible without our people. Each person at the DCC brings a special kind of power to the business, and if you join us, we’ll give you the means to unleash yours. Here, we depend on each other and hold each other accountable. You have the power to challenge and make change, to take the initiative and enjoy real responsibility. Whether it’s doing purposeful work, helping us grow or building the career you want - we’ll give you the support to do it all. Our secure network for smart meters is transforming Britain’s energy system and helping the country’s fight against climate change: we want you to be part of our journey.

**Company benefits**:
The DCC’s continued success depends on our people. It’s important to us that you enjoy coming to work, and feel healthy, happy

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