Head of Portfolio Management

The Central Portfolio Office (CPO) sits at the heart of GSTT's strategic transformation agenda, shaping and managing the portfolio of change projects andprogrammes to deliver the Trust's strategy - 'Better, faster, fairer healthcare for all'. The Trust has an ambitious capitalprogramme with significant investments in digital technology, medical equipment and estates; as well as a wider transformation agenda to transform public healthcare in the UK. Your role will lead on the delivery and improvement of Portfolio Management across the Trust's Clinical Groups and Corporate Functions. To be effective in the role, you will already have experience of supporting organisations to prioritise and deliver their change agendas. If you are passionate about innovation and transformation in public healthcare, and possess strong organizational and communication skills, we invite you to apply.Main duties of the job Strategy and Prioritisation: Lead a team of business partners to design, manage and continuously improve the Portfolio Management governance process for Clinical Groups and Corporate Functions. Benefits Management: Lead on Benefits Management for the Trust. Create and maintain a Trust wide benefits register and ensure regular reporting on benefits realisation to leadership teams and the board to ensure the Trust achieves it's strategic objectives. Major Programmes: Support the Head of Major Programmes and Portfolio to provide assurance on the major programme portfolio (ongoing assurance, gateway reviews, programme health checks). Team Leadership: As a member of the CPO's senior leadership team, support the management and development of a team of high performing, senior portfolio management professionals. Lead and deliver special projects as required by the Deputy CEO.

• Formal qualification in Project or Programme management (PRINCE 2 or MSP) or equivalent.
• Expert knowledge of operations and / or programme management methodologies and techniques.
• A leader by example with a strong sense of quality and equality and highly effective people and project management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication (written, oral, presentation, facilitation), networking and negotiation skills, including where performance is a cause for concern or delivery objectives are at risk.