Director Portfolio Management

6 days ago


High Wycombe UK, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom Xpertise Recruitment Full time

Director of Portfolio Management - SAAS - c£115000-125000 + 20% bonus - 2 days a week in the office


Reporting to the Chief Technology Officer


About the Role


Are you passionate about driving alignment, coordination, and value delivery across complex software portfolios? As the Director of Portfolio Management, you’ll lead the Portfolio Delivery Office and its team of programme managers to ensure seamless delivery of software products across the clients SaaS and on-premise platforms.


Currently there isn't much portfolio prioritisation and thats where you come in


Your mission will be to streamline delivery coordination, introduce standardised practices, and align portfolio investments with business strategy, all while fostering a culture of transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement.


Key Responsibilities


  • Establish & Lead the Portfolio Delivery Office
  • Define and implement operating principles, processes, and cultural transformation initiatives.
  • Tailor industry best practices to fit organisational needs.
  • Optimise Programme Management
  • Refine programme manager roles and ensure effective collaboration with Engineering Managers, Product Managers, and Marketing teams.
  • Manage programme manager allocation to match demand and priorities.
  • Drive Delivery Coordination
  • Ensure cross-functional initiatives have clear leadership and dependencies/risks are effectively managed.
  • Foster alignment between product, go-to-market (GTM), and delivery teams to ensure customer-focused outcomes.
  • Implement Data-Driven Decision-Making
  • Create a unified approach to work tracking, portfolio delivery, and reporting through tools like Jira.
  • Link strategic goals to execution through annual, quarterly, and monthly cycles.
  • Report portfolio delivery progress to executives with a focus on KPIs and business outcomes.
  • Portfolio Planning & Budget Alignment
  • Oversee workforce allocation and ensure alignment with business goals and budget parameters.
  • Coordinate annual portfolio planning in collaboration with Sales and Customer Operations.
  • Foster Operational Excellence
  • Maintain transparency in portfolio delivery information and reporting.
  • Build a learning culture by harvesting best practices, eliminating bottlenecks, and streamlining processes.
  • Champion continuous improvement initiatives and foster collaboration across teams.


About You


You’re a proven leader with deep experience in Agile practices, enterprise software delivery, and portfolio management. You thrive in dynamic environments and are committed to aligning strategy with execution while promoting a high-trust, high-accountability culture.


Your Experience Includes:


  • Leading Agile transformations and managing geographically distributed teams.
  • Delivering enterprise software products (both SaaS and on-premise).
  • Managing product investments from decision-making to value realisation.
  • Developing and implementing Agile scaling models such as LeSS or SAFe.
  • Budget management and workforce allocation.
  • Driving alignment through strategic and operational planning cycles.
  • Strong influencing skills to engage cross-functional stakeholders.



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