IT Portfolio Manager (Supply Chain & Logistics) Mr Price Technology

The Supply Chain & LogisticsPortfolio Manager is responsible for executing the Technology strategy and deliver to the roadmap.

Lead the continuous improvement of products, solutions, people capabilities and customer partnerships to deliver business value and drive innovation. Ensure technology platforms, applications and systems remain scalable, reliable and aligned to business growth, while supporting the critical operational capabilities that enable the business to trade effectively.

Driving Strategy:     

• Translate IT strategy into practical, value-driven solutions that address key business needs, enhance capability, and deliver clear technology roadmaps.
• Stay informed of emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices, while actively sharing knowledge and insights across the team to strengthen capability and innovation.         

Project, Innovation and Enhancements Management

• Partner with business stakeholders across trading and non-trading areas.
• Lead the delivery of technology projects, initiatives and enhancements that improve business performance, support growth and create competitive advantage.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation across the portfolio, ensuring solutions remain aligned to business priorities and future needs.

Risk and Compliance Management

• Ensure compliance with regulatory, security and company requirements.
• Establish and maintain sustainable processes, controls and governance practices that reduce operational and technology risk.
• Address findings from audit, risk and security reviews and ensure appropriate remediation plans are in place.

People Leadership

• Lead, coach and develop the support team, creating an environment that encourages accountability, collaboration and continuous learning.
• Ensure work is prioritised effectively and resources are aligned to business and departmental objectives.
• Support succession planning, talent development and recruitment activities to maintain capability and business continuity.
• Conduct regular one-on-one engagements, provide performance feedback and recognise achievements.
• Foster a culture that reflects the organisation's values and promotes employee engagement and growth.

Vendor and Partner Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with the portfolio vendors and partners to ensure successful delivery of products and services.
• Ensure suppliers meet agreed service levels, contractual obligations and operational requirements.

Product and Operational Management

• Ensure the availability, performance and stability of products, applications and services within the portfolio.
• Drive root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives to improve reliability and reduce recurring issues.

What are our minimium requirements to apply?

• 5-10 years in project team management or development team management
• Building/ developing products to deliver business value
• Supply Chain & Logistics business understanding in Retail an advantage

Our ideal person will also have the following key attributes: Outstanding communication, interpersonal and leadership skills; organization and time-management skills; effective negotiation and vendor management skills; proactive problem solver with the ability to think ‘out of the box’; attention to detail