Senior Portfolio Manager - SGN : Job Details

SeniorPortfolio Delivery ManagerLondon| £xx.xk - £xx.xk per annum (dependent on skills andqualifications)Full Time |Hybrid/Office based with some travel across UKCompetitive pensionscheme – Enhanced maternity/paternity pay – Life assurance – HolidayPlus –Cycle2work Scheme & moreREQXXXXWe’re at a big turning point at SGN.The world is changing fast — expectations from customers,communities, regulators and our stakeholders are rising. Technology is movingquicker than ever. We need to catch up and then stay ahead if we want to be thebest GDN in the UK. We need to make sure we’re set up for success. We’realready making great progress with a new CEO and Executive Team, a new COOfunction and we’ve just moved from five to nine regions in our Southernnetwork, creating closer communities for our people. We’ve opened a BusinessServices Centre, giving everyone easier access to the services they need,and we’ve brought in 550 new vans, with hundreds more on the way.But this is just the beginning. We’re focusing on threebig goals:Supporting our frontline firstCutting waste, not cornersWorking smarter, togetherWe’ve already started work on a five-year programme thatwill help us achieve our goals, and our journey will continue over the next 3-4years.We’re now offering fantastic opportunitiesfor colleagues to help us on this exciting journey.The FSP / BPR Project Support role is responsible forsupporting the effective delivery of the Finance Simplification Programme (FSP)and Business Process Review (BPR). Working closely with Programme andInitiative Leads, the role ensures delivery activities are tracked and governedeffectively, enabling progress against time, cost, and quality objectives.We deliver safety, warmth,and comfort to homes and businesses. Every role, whether in the office or onthe front line, plays a key part in this mission. Here’s how you willcontribute…Your Role and ImpactAsthe Senior Portfolio Delivery Manager, you will be responsible for theoversight and delivery of a complex portfolio of business programmes andprojects. You will work at the intersection of strategy, governance, andexecution—ensuring that transformation initiatives are aligned with corporateobjectives, risks are effectively managed, and benefits are realised.Lead the strategic planning, coordination, and delivery of a portfolio of programmes aligned to business priorities.Manage interdependencies, resource allocation, timelines, and budgets across the portfolio to optimise delivery and value.Engage with senior stakeholders and executive sponsors to ensure alignment, resolve escalations, and drive decision-making.Own and evolve portfolio governance structures, ensuring effective reporting, risk management, and benefit realisation.Provide leadership and coaching to programme and project managers, supporting the development of best practices across delivery teams.Monitor performance across the portfolio using key KPIs, providing insights and recommendations for improvement.Act as a key partner to Finance, HR, IT, and other functions to ensure cross-functional alignment and integration of change initiativesWhat You’ll BringProven experience leading large-scale business transformation portfolios or complex change programmes in a senior leadership role.Strong knowledge of portfolio and programme management methodologies (e.g. MSP, MoP, PMI, Agile-at-scale).Exceptional stakeholder management skills with experience working at executive/board level.Ability to navigate ambiguity, influence cross-functional teams, and drive clarity in complex environments.Strong commercial acumen, with experience managing budgets, forecasting, and business cases.Expertise in risk, issue, and dependency management across multiple concurrent programmes.Experience in regulated or complex organisational environments (e.g., utilities, financial services, healthcare) is a plus.Relevant professional certifications (e.g. MSP, MoP, PMI PgMP, Agile) are desirableNot sure youmeet every requirement?Research shows somepeople – particularly women and those from underrepresented backgrounds – mayhesitate to apply unless they meet every criteria. At SGN, we valuediverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.If this role interestsyou but you’re not sure you tick every box, we’d still love to hear from you.You might be just who we’re looking for – now or in the future and we have alarge team to support you and help you develop in this role.Why SGN?SGN is a leader in pioneering research and developmenttoward a net-zero energy system. Our cutting-edge technologies and innovativethinking are driving change in the gas industry, all while keeping peoplesafe and warm. About us | Benefits | Diversity and inclusionIf you require any accommodations or supportduring the application process, reach out to us. We're here to help ensure aninclusive and accessible experience for everyone.<spanid="youtube">