Client Portfolio Manager

Location:
Hybrid (local to Cardiff an advantage)

Aspire Systems is a global technology services firm that partners with organisations to build future-ready digital capabilities. Founded in 1996, the company combines deep software engineering expertise with a customer-first approach.

We are seeking an experienced Client Delivery Team Leader to lead one of our high-performing software delivery teams. This role combines client leadership, commercial accountability, delivery excellence and people leadership — ensuring Aspire continues to deliver high-quality outcomes while building long-term client value.

It will suit a candidate with a strong track record in senior delivery, client services or consulting leadership roles, with the credibility to lead clients, support teams and contribute to commercial growth.

This is a pivotal role in strengthening client relationships, sustaining delivery quality and supporting the continued growth of Aspire Systems in the UK. The successful candidate will play a key part in expanding our client base, strengthening team performance and reinforcing our reputation for engineering excellence.

• Act as the senior owner for client relationships
• Build trusted, long-term relationships across client portfolio
• Provide confidence, clarity and direction on delivery and outcomes
• Identify opportunities to deepen relationships and expand client scope

• Drive growth across existing client accounts
• Maintain strong oversight of revenue, margin and performance
• Support pricing, scoping and commercial decision‑making
• Contribute to proposals, pitches and new business activity

• Lead end-to-end delivery across multiple projects and client accounts, spanning bespoke software and cloud-based services
• Lead the team to deliver high-quality work on time and within budget, setting clear expectations, building accountability and supporting strong performance
• Maintain strong operational discipline, quality standards and effective delivery practices across teams of varying experience and expertise

• Lead, support and develop a high-performing delivery team
• Set clear expectations and build accountability
• Foster a collaborative, positive culture where people can do their best work

Aspire supports clients across the UK, US, Europe, India and Asia Pacific, with global delivery centres and a strong nearshore presence.

With software engineering at its core, Aspire delivers end-to-end services across digital transformation, application modernisation, quality engineering and testing, and infrastructure and application support.

Aspire is recognised for combining disciplined delivery with a people-focused culture, investing in the capability, standards and frameworks that enable consistent client outcomes.

• Our secure Cardiff hub brings together engineering excellence, curiosity and problem-solving
• Our team includes highly accredited technologists trusted to solve complex, real-world challenges
• From Natural Resources Wales and Skills England to Education Scotland, we deliver technology where it matters most across the UK
• We create opportunities across South Wales, building high-value skills that compete at a UK-wide level

We operate a hybrid working model, with the flexibility to work from home, our Cardiff city centre office, or a blend of both. You should expect to spend 2–3 days a week in the office to support your team and strengthen collaboration.