Senior Portfolio Integration Manager

Job: Compliance / Governance

Position Type: Full Time

Salary: Circa, £77,000 (Depending on experience)
Location: Stratford, with hybrid working
Contract Type: TfL, Perm, Band 4

Hybrid working within this role enables a balance of 50 per cent of time split between the office and home over a 4-week period. Hybrid working arrangements can evolve subject to business requirements.

Overview of project/role:
The Senior Portfolio Integration Manager is accountable for leading portfolio management across the Elizabeth line portfolios to establish and manage a robust, co-ordinated, and integrated approach. They will represent Business Performance across the portfolio; deliver the accountabilities as outlined in the JD and they will lead on strategic plans to 2030 and beyond.

Key Accountabilities:

• Leading on creating and managing the annual balanced scorecard and associated improvement plans to drive continuous improvement in the Elizabeth line's business performance. Leading the engagement plan across the portfolios on business performance to ensure alignment with strategic goals.
• Lead on discrete pieces of strategic work that need problem solving and resolution, e.g., programme management of journey to 2030, developing the framework to determine success, detailed plans, governance and engagement plan.
• Horizon scanning across the portfolio for opportunities for continuous improvement and refinement, to simplify the way we work and create efficiencies.
• Accountable for active management and mitigation of strategic operational risks for the Elizabeth line, working with the senior leadership team to identify new risks, create and implement mitigation plans. Working with the Risk & Assurance Directorate to align to the corporate approach and ensuring the Elizabeth line is represented in TfL Operations level 0 risks.
• Represent Business Performance at the Elizabeth line's Change Assurance Panel, reviewing safety critical changes and engaging with stakeholders across Business Performance for input if required.
• Accountable for the closeout of Crossrail change control ensuring alignment to strategic priorities and within budget spend.
• Oversee the design and programme management of the EL Sustainability Plan, ensuring alignment of deliverables across EL Infrastructure and Operations with TfL central strategy.
• Scanning the external market and environment for best practice to provide suitable recommendations for continuous improvement to future proof the business model. Ensure the Elizabeth line is recognised as a place of excellence with representation at cross industry groups such as internal benchmarking group ISBERG and BQF (British Quality Foundation).
• Demonstrate inclusive leadership through the line management of a small team of up to 3 people and undertaking senior manager duties with regards to TU matters.
• Deputise for the Head of Business Performance and represent the team across the Elizabeth line and wider organisation.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience:

Skills:

• Strong leadership and influencing skills to engage, coach and inspire colleagues with the ability to influence senior management and manage colleagues who are not under their direct line management to create great outcomes.
• Ability to interpret strategies into action plans and set up governance to monitor delivery.
• Ability to influence senior leadership and stakeholders outside of the postholder's direct managerial control.
• Ability to show resilience when faced with conflicting priorities and maintain exemplary behaviours when under pressure.
• Ability to negotiate across all stakeholder groups as required in order to meet objectives.
• Ability to look beyond short term pressures and have longer term strategic vision.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of railway operation and maintenance practices (essential).
• Knowledge of programme management principles and how to put them into practice particularly for large complex delivery (essential).
• Knowledge of TfL's business management systems (governance, safety, assurance, business cases, etc.), particularly how decisions are made within TfL / LU and the risks of poor / sub-optimal decision making (essential).
• Knowledge of commercial relationships and procurement (essential).
• Knowledge of working in a safety critical railway environment (desirable).
• Knowledge of delivering programmes in a regulated environment (essential).
• Business degree or relevant professional qualification (essential).
• Knowledge of the delivery requirements and timeline of the Elizabeth line Capital and Residual Delivery functions (desirable).
• Knowledge of Elizabeth line's structure and priorities, and their application (desirable).

Experience:

• Experience at a senior level in a complex programme in a safety critical environment.
• Experience leading and motivating people at all levels within own team, across the organisation and externally.
• Experience driving decision making to consider all the implications of those decisions.
• Experience building effective working relationships across the business to break down barriers.
• Experience of managing across multiple portfolios and interfaces.

Equality, diversity and inclusion:
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We want to represent the city we serve, which will help us become a more innovative and efficient organisation. Our goal is to make our recruitment as inclusive as possible. We are a disability confident employer who guarantee an interview to any disabled candidate who meets all of the essential criteria. We also use anonymising software that removes identifying information from CVs and cover letters to make the process fair.

Application Process:
Please apply using your CV and a two-page covering letter. Think carefully about the skills, knowledge and experience in the advert and cover this in your CV and cover letter. PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images.

The closing date for applications is Monday 20th Jan :59.

In return for your commitment and expertise, you will enjoy excellent benefits and scope to grow. Rewards vary according to the business area but mostly include:

• Final salary pension scheme.
• Free travel for you on the TfL network.
• Reimbursement of 75% of the cost of a standard class Ticket for National Rail travel from home or 75% reimbursement on a 28-day flexi ticket.
• 30 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays.
• TfL is committed to work-life balance, operating a hybrid working approach where business and role requirements allow.
• Tax-efficient cycle-to-work programme.
• Retail, health, leisure and travel offers.