Lead Portfolio Manager (Enterprise Portfolio Execution)

TL;DR

Lead Portfolio Manager (Enterprise Portfolio Execution): Managing a £1.4bn enterprise investment portfolio to ensure alignment with strategy and financial commitments with an accent on governance, portfolio health, and executive decision-making. Focus on implementing a value-led, data-driven investment culture and optimizing capital allocation across the organization.

Location: Hybrid (Newbury, United Kingdom). Requires office attendance 2-3 days per week (at least 8 days per month).

Company

A leading telecommunications company focused on building a robust network infrastructure across the UK.

What you will do

• Steward the consolidated and prioritised enterprise investment portfolio across all capital categories.
• Develop and improve enterprise governance, reporting, and portfolio data to facilitate high-quality decision-making.
• Collaborate with Finance and EPM teams to track performance against financial targets and strategic priorities.
• Monitor portfolio risks and interdependencies, escalating critical issues to the executive level to protect outcomes.
• Lead executive-level conversations regarding portfolio trade-offs and investment health.
• Champion the Enterprise Delivery Framework to shift toward a value-led, data-driven investment culture.

Requirements

• Proven experience managing enterprise-scale investment portfolios in large, complex organizations (e.g., FTSE-100).
• Deep expertise in capital investment governance, enterprise risk, and delivery.
• Strong financial acumen to balance growth, risk, and capital constraints.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence L1/L2 decision-makers.
• Inclusive leadership style capable of driving results across different functions and geographies.
• Experience improving investment outcomes through governance and data-driven insights.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive basic salary plus bonus and corporate benefits.
• Flexible hybrid working approach allowing for a mix of home and office work.
• Generous leave policy: up to 28 days off plus bank holidays and paid time for charity work.
• Personalized benefits package including pension plan, discounts, and vouchers.
• Access to professional learning tools and supportive parental leave policies.