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# IT Portfolio Lead

- **Company:** Babcock International
- **Location:** Bristol, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, PRINCE2
- **Published:** June 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://bfrss.org.uk/profiles/companies/92469//?show=1913071&showtype=VAC

## About the Role

* Demonstrating extensive experience in project or programme delivery
 * Applying a strong track record within portfolio or Project Management Office environments
 * Managing and overseeing multiple concurrent projects in complex settings
 * Identifying delivery risks early and implementing effective mitigation strategies
 * Working with established delivery frameworks such as PRINCE2, Agile or hybrid models

Qualifications for the IT Portfolio Lead:

 * Project or programme management certification (such as PRINCE2, Agile or equivalent) is desirable
 * Relevant degree or professional qualification in a related discipline is advantageous

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Standard (BPSS) / Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.

## Description

As an IT Portfolio Lead, you will provide independent, insight-led oversight across a diverse portfolio of technology projects. You will play a pivotal role in strengthening delivery discipline, improving forecasting, and ensuring risks are identified early and effectively managed.

Working closely with senior stakeholders, project managers and the Project Management Office, you will bring clarity, structure and continuous improvement to portfolio delivery-directly impacting business performance and strategic outcomes.

Day-to-day, you'll be required to:

 * Provide delivery assurance and governance oversight across the portfolio
 * Produce high-quality portfolio reporting and insights to support decision-making
 * Identify, assess and manage risks, issues and escalations proactively
 * Support and enhance project management capability and delivery standards
 * Drive alignment with the Project Management Office and continuous improvement initiatives

This role is full-time, 37.5 hours per week and can be based at one of our main UK locations including Bristol, Warrington, Devonport, Leicester, Rosyth. Hybrid working arrangements are available.


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