About Morgan McKinley: Morgan McKinley is a global professional services recruitment and talent solutions business.
We are hiring a Senior Programme Portfolio Manager to fulfil an assignment for one of our clients, a high-profile organisation requiring a strong onsite presence two days per week.
Role Overview: We are seeking an experienced Senior Programme Portfolio Manager to lead, govern, and oversee the successful execution of a complex, multi-million euro programme portfolio.
This senior-level role demands exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills, a deep understanding of public sector projects, and extensive experience in both Agile and Waterfall environments within a highly regulated industry.
The successful candidate will be responsible for driving strategic alignment, risk mitigation, governance implementation, and delivery excellence across a portfolio of high-impact programmes.
Key Responsibilities: ?
Develop and maintain a strategic programme portfolio framework, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
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Establish and enforce robust governance structures, ensuring compliance with regulatory and risk management requirements.
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Oversee the end-to-end delivery of large-scale, multi-million euro programmes, ensuring timelines, budgets, and objectives are met.
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Engage, influence, and manage relationships with senior stakeholders, including public sector executives and regulatory bodies.
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Lead risk management initiatives, proactively identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks at the programme and portfolio levels.
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Implement and optimise programme management methodologies, balancing Agile and Waterfall approaches based on project needs.
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Ensure financial oversight, tracking budgets, cost control, and return on investment across the portfolio.
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Develop and present comprehensive reports and dashboards to executive leadership and governance committees.
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Lead and mentor project and programme managers, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability.
Qualifications and Experience: ?
Bachelors degree in Business, Finance, Project Management, or a related field.
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Minimum 12 years of experience in programme and portfolio management, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
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Strong track record of managing governance and risk within large-scale public sector programmes.
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Extensive experience in both Agile and Waterfall methodologies within highly regulated environments.
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Proven ability to influence, engage, and manage senior stakeholders, including government bodies.
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Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
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Demonstrated ability to manage complex financial budgets and multi-programme reporting.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience in presenting to executive leadership.
Preferred Qualification ?
Project and Portfolio Management certifications (PMP, MSP, PRINCE2, SAFe Agile, or equivalent).
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Experience working within regulated sectors such as finance, healthcare, or government.
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Knowledge of public procurement processes and compliance requirements.
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Expertise in tools such as MS Project, JIRA, Clarity PPM, or other portfolio management platforms.
Benefits: Work From Home Pension Medical Aid / Health Care Paid Holidays