IT Portfolio Delivery Manager

Group IT are recruiting for an IT Portfolio Delivery Manager on a full-time permanent basis.

The IT Portfolio Delivery Manager is responsible for the specific Projects assigned to the VWG UK IT Portfolio. Projects will support the delivery of Infrastructure and Technical Projects within VWG UK IT working with the IT Operations function. You will work across the Operations and Infrastructure teams to identify critical IT Projects that must be delivered to manage core Security and Lifecycle topics.

The Portfolio Manager's Portfolio will range in value from £3-£4 million.

You will be responsible for both assignment and line management of the Project Manager's ensuring they manage all business and technical activity (with internal and external partners) to deliver Projects in line with quality and scope objectives as well as on time and within budget. You will also support the Head of Portfolio Delivery and Software Development in providing accurate financial and status information and supporting key stakeholder management activities., In Group IT, we have an inclusive culture, built on diversity, difference and friendship that inspires us all. What really sets us apart is how we work - not how many vehicles we sell. We learn from each other, encourage each other, and regularly challenge each other to think differently. Our people have a true passion for what they do, a genuine desire to go further for customers and to give their own careers real momentum at the same time.

The automotive industry is transforming. The rise of EVs, increased connectivity, shared mobility, changing customer expectations, and the technological revolution have brought a raft of new challenges.

The scale of this shift in the way we work means a new focus for IT professionals who are tasked with delivering business change to match Volkswagen Group's ambitious strategy.

We're providing innovative solutions, maintaining applications, and optimising security. We're experts in our business processes and systems, and leaders of vast transformation programmes.

We are responsible for projects right across Volkswagen Group UK, so you'll find the work varied and challenging, and there's plenty of opportunity to spread your wings and become involved in more initiatives.

Do you have experience in Waterfall?, * Skilled in managing hardware/software lifecycle processes including end-of-life planning, patching, and refresh cycles.

• Ability to deliver against infrastructure roadmaps including upgrades, migrations, and decommissioning plans.
• Understanding of ITIL-aligned change, release, and configuration management practices.
• Expert in Portfolio and Project management with a deep understanding of the delivery lifecycle and Agile and Waterfall methodologies and RAID
• Formally trained in project and programme management including financial management.
• Strong understanding of business and IT processes
• Broad understanding of IT in general, with good awareness of IT market and technical issues
• Articulate with ability to influence at senior management level and lead effectively at working level.
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills
• Able to lead a team to complete assigned objectives.
• Strong influencing and negotiation skills
• Proactive and takes ownership for resolving issues.
• Ability to build effective stakeholder relationships.
• Must be diplomatic and persuasive
• Proven delivery of infrastructure and lifecycle Projects in a regulated or enterprise-scale environment.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams and external delivery partners.
• Expert in project management, having successfully delivered complex projects.
• Experienced in management of commercial and stakeholder relationships.
• An excellent understanding of IT project methodologies, process and procedures

Along with a competitive salary, car schemes (including cars for family members), discretionary bonus, enhanced pension contributions, private healthcare, fuel card, 27 days holiday plus bank holidays, 4 x life assurance & health & wellbeing support, we also offer a wide range of flexible benefits to suit you and your lifestyle.

We are changing

The world is changing – and we are changing with it. We are consistently advancing the further development of the automobile – with a focus on electromobility, digital transformation of the company and all brands and new smart ideas for the mobility of the future. But we want to be more than Europe's largest car company. By stepping into a new era – towards a sustainable mobility service provider that provides solutions for resource-saving mobility and connected transport systems in small and large around the world.