Job Title: Senior Programme Portfolio Manager Company: Morgan McKinley Location: Hybrid (Onsite 2 days per week) Employment Type: Contract (FTC and DRC options available) 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.
Establish and enforce robust governance structures, ensuring compliance with regulatory and risk management requirements.
Oversee the end-to-end delivery of large-scale, multi-million euro programmes, ensuring timelines, budgets, and objectives are met.
Engage, influence, and manage relationships with senior stakeholders, including public sector executives and regulatory bodies.
Lead risk management initiatives, proactively identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks at the programme and portfolio levels.
Implement and optimise programme management methodologies, balancing Agile and Waterfall approaches based on project needs.
Ensure financial oversight, tracking budgets, cost control, and return on investment across the portfolio.
Develop and present comprehensive reports and dashboards to executive leadership and governance committees.
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.
Minimum 12 years of experience in programme and portfolio management, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
Strong track record of managing governance and risk within large-scale public sector programmes.
Extensive experience in both Agile and Waterfall methodologies within highly regulated environments.
Proven ability to influence, engage, and manage senior stakeholders, including government bodies.
Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
Demonstrated ability to manage complex financial budgets and multi-programme reporting.
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).
Experience working within regulated sectors such as finance, healthcare, or government.
Knowledge of public procurement processes and compliance requirements.
Expertise in tools such as MS Project, JIRA, Clarity PPM, or other portfolio management platforms.
What We Offer: Competitive salary and benefits package.
Opportunity to work on high-profile public sector programmes with real impact.
A collaborative and inclusive work environment.
Professional development and career growth opportunities.
Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not encompass all responsibilities and qualifications required.