Project Portfolio Manager

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* Job Description:

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* * SECURITY CLEARANCE:
* Requirement to pass BPSS

* TRAVEL REQUIRED*:
Occasional travel within UK and international

* LOCATION*:
Portsmouth or Stevenage

* TYPE*:
Full time / Part time  (Flexible options available, minimum 30h per week / 4 days a week)

* WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU
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* * Financial Reward*:
Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, tax-free technology scheme, discounted shopping and much more

* * Work / Life Balance*: 37 hour week, flexible working around core hours, hybrid working, up to 2 additional days per month as TOIL. There are no core hours on Friday afternoons. Employees may use this flexibility at their discretion, provided they fulfil their contractual working hours and meet business needs (such as urgent deadlines or client requirements)

* * Personal Development*:
Personalised development plan and unlimited access to 10,000+ E-learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities

* * Health & Wellbeing*:
Wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), Employee Assistance Programme, discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests, cycle-to-work scheme, on-site canteen and coffee shop, lunchtime pilates

* * Family and Caregiving*:
Life assurance, enhanced pay for parental leave (23 weeks at 100% pay), adoption / shared parental / caregiving leave

* * Inclusive Environment*:
Wellbeing room, Multi-faith room, Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity)

Our world is changing. And so are we. From our commitment to zero-carbon flight) to cleaning up space , sustainability is at the heart of our purpose . So what's your next change?

At Airbus Defence and Space, we don't just adapt to the future-we build it. We are shifting the paradigm of Digital and steering our business toward a highly agile, lean-startup delivery model.

You will join the
* Digital Performance and Project Portfolio
* team within our Digital Governance organisation. We are a passionate, international community dedicated to empowering project managers and digital business partners with world-class tools, methods, and processes.

If you are a creative thinker who thrives on driving meaningful change and delivering tangible value, you will find your community here.

** HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM *
* In this role, you won't just manage tasks; you will orchestrate a holistic value stream that directly influences our digital evolution. You will:

* * Orchestrate & Empower:
* Guide and sync a value stream comprising multiple critical IT projects (and services), ensuring we deliver maximum value to the business.

* * Drive Transparency:
* Design effective stream reporting using intuitive dashboards and KPIs to tell the story of our progress and impact.

* * Shape Tomorrow’s Portfolio:
* Evaluate new project opportunities and demands, ensuring they align with our strategic vision.

* * Collaborate Financially:
* Partner closely with our Finance teams to co-create and manage value stream financial planning.

* * Champion Agile Evolution:
* Support project teams and continuous improvement initiatives through agile and lean-startup methodologies.

* * Mentor & Guide:
* Act as a trusted coach, training and supporting Project Managers and Domain heads as they navigate our tools, processes, and frameworks.

** ABOUT YOU*
* To thrive in this complex, global environment, we are looking for an experienced professional who brings:

* * A Solid Foundation:
* Experience operationally leading large-scale IT projects (valued at €1M), ideally paired with experience in Project Portfolio Management and/or inside a Digital PMO organisation

* * Methodology Expertise:
* Strong knowledge of IT project management frameworks (PMP certification or equivalent is highly preferred) combined with a deep affinity for agile, creative, and lean mindsets.

* * Global Collaborator:
* A proven track record of delivering complex IT solutions within cross-cultural, international teams.

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