Strategic Portfolio Manager

3 weeks ago

Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom Unite Students Full time

Company Overview


Unite Students is a leading provider of student accommodation in the UK. We are committed to delivering exceptional student experiences and providing our teams with the opportunities they need to grow and succeed.



Job Summary


We are seeking an experienced Strategic Portfolio Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within scope, and budget. This will involve managing a portfolio of projects, reporting, deliverables, and benefits tracking. Additionally, you will provide best practice and advice on project management frameworks and standards for PMO and wider business.



Key Responsibilities



  • Ensure that projects are delivered on time, within scope, and budget, including the creation and maintenance of project plans, managing resources, working with third parties, and strategic partners.
  • Manage a portfolio of projects, including reporting, deliverables, and benefits tracking.
  • Provide best practice and advice on project management frameworks and standards for PMO and wider business.
  • Ensure budgets are managed by forecasting requirements, preparing budgets, scheduling expenditures, analyzing variances, and initiating corrective actions.
  • Develop project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders, and ensuring technical feasibility.
  • Manage stakeholders across the business to ensure alignment and deliver the project.
  • Work with the business to understand the requirements and scope of the project.
  • Manage 3rd party suppliers to deliver on time, cost, and quality.
  • Liaise and communicate effectively with IT teams and members of the business at all levels.
  • Identify and manage risks to ensure delivery is on time.
  • Maintain a good working knowledge of other areas of the business and activities of our competitors; keep up to date with trends and developments within own professional area.
  • Share best practice and be principled in pursuit of the delivery of a world-class student and employee experience.
  • Be efficient – think about the value being generated as if you’re spending your own money.
  • Achieve any targets and KPIs as agreed with line manager.


Requirements


To be successful in this role, you will need:



  • GREAT interpersonal skills to work well with your key business partners.
  • A proven track record for planning, executing, controlling, and closing projects and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with minimal supervision.
  • Experience in both agile and waterfall methodologies.
  • Experience of working within a PMO environment.
  • Oracle and Salesforce experience is desirable.
  • Proven experience of Business Change Techniques.
  • Experience in delivering projects with solutions involving both bespoke and package solutions.
  • Able to translate IT speak into clear language that non-IT colleagues can understand.
  • PMP/Prince 2 certification.
  • A basic understanding of data protection legislation and experience of developing and maintaining a team environment where personal data is kept protected, confidential, and secure.


What You'll Get in Return


As a Strategic Portfolio Manager at Unite Students, you can expect:



  • An annual bonus so you can share in the company's success.
  • 25 days' paid holiday.
  • Pension – based on how much you save, we'll contribute 1% more.
  • Flexible working opportunities.
  • Shared Parental Leave - 18 weeks full pay.
  • Other benefits include ShareSave, Bike to Work, Charity Match, amazing discounts, and more.
  • A competitive salary range of £60,000 - £80,000 per annum, depending on experience.

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