Portfolio Manager IT Supply Chain Transformation

Bury St Edmunds OR West Midlands (Hybrid)

Sector: Major hospitality client

About the role

We're looking for an experienced Portfolio Manager to lead the end-to-end delivery of a complex, multi-stream IT and supply chain transformation portfolio. This is an exciting opportunity to shape change across a large-scale organisation, working closely with senior stakeholders and programme teams to deliver measurable benefits.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the delivery of a diverse IT/supply chain portfolio, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
• Lead governance processes, capacity planning, budgeting, and executive reporting across all programmes.
• Develop and execute change and communication strategies to enable successful rollouts.
• Act as the key interface between programme leads, technology teams, and operational stakeholders.
• Manage portfolio-level risks, issues, and track benefits realisation.

Must-Have Experience

• Proven experience in a Portfolio Manager role overseeing large, complex transformation portfolios.
• Hands-on delivery of large-scale transformation programmes.
• Strong skills in financial forecasting, stakeholder engagement, and governance.
• Working knowledge of systems implementations such as WMS, TMS, Finance, or HR platforms.
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office tools and familiarity with project delivery frameworks.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Background in portfolio leadership roles within logistics, retail, or FMCG.
• Able to think strategically while also getting hands-on to drive delivery.
• Strong financial acumen, excellent stakeholder management, and a pragmatic delivery mindset.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced, and change-oriented environment.

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