Head of Enterprise Portfolio Planning and Data

The Head of Enterprise Portfolio Planning and Data is a critical leadership role, in the Enterprise Portfolio Management team within Business Transformation. The Head of Enterprise Portfolio Planning and Data will be responsible for the delivery of large and complex cross-functional portfolio projects from initiation to execution. They will be our 'Go to' subject matter expert (SME) with an influence on business decision making and the ability to solve complex problems within an inclusive, innovative global FMCG business supported by 25,000 employees.,

• Manages large and complex portfolios, consisting of multiple unrelated projects with significant impact / risk.
• Partners with senior colleagues, key stakeholders and peers to ensure alignment on portfolio objectives, coverage, schedules / milestones, dependencies and success criteria; prepares regular updates for senior audiences.
• Interprets business priorities to determine and adapt specific programme requirements and establishes detailed plans, to ensure portfolio requirements (including resources, equipment, budgets, etc.) are documented and agreed by key stakeholders.
• Oversees portfolio progress / changes and provides regular reports to stakeholders; manages defined budget(s) effectively and focuses teams on the timely delivery of defined programme objectives.
• Initiates debriefs to understand lessons learned and identifies areas for potential improvement; shares best practices with colleagues and peers.
• Provides technical support, coaching and advice to portfolio and project management colleagues.
• Provides mentorship and expert advice to colleagues, driving the technical capabilities of the team through implementation of effective training programmes.
• Complies with the function's safety and ethics rules and processes, and demonstrates strong leadership of Imperial's Values & Behaviours.
  
  Strong background in strategic planning and execution
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in Managing and improving an enterprise system/tool
  
  We're a truly international company, fourth largest in our industry and operating across 120 markets. An inclusive, innovative global FMCG business supported by 25,000 employees. As we embrace a new era of growth, we are transforming. Our ways of working and culture are driven by a challenger mindset, constantly questioning the status quo where people can bring their best selves to work. Our agility and collaboration are driving our ambitions, innovation and success all supported by our award-winning development programmes that creates exciting and rewarding career opportunities for all. Encouraging inclusion at local levels and supporting a developing and robust diversity agenda globally, we're fully committed to creating and maintaining an environment that celebrates and respects difference.
1901 The year Imperial was founded through the coming together of 13 UK family-run businesses25,000 Imperial employees worldwide120 Number of markets worldwide in which our products are sold

In return for playing your part in building our future, you will receive a comprehensive compensation package with salary, bonus scheme and many extras including a great pension scheme, generous holiday entitlement and hybrid/flexible working opportunities as well inspiring places to work and collaborate with purpose. Here at Imperial we will give you the opportunity to grow and learn, innovate at pace and be a part of our purpose to forge a path to a healthier future for moments of relaxation and pleasure for our consumers.