Strategic Portfolio & PMO Director
CV-LibraryCB1, Cambridge, CambridgeshirepermanentPosted: 30 March 2026
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Are you a visionary PMO leader with a knack for turning complex data into strategic decisions? We are looking for a Strategic Portfolio & PMO Director to join our leadership team. This is a pivotal role where you won't just track projects; you will shape the future of our innovation pipeline.
Acting as the bridge between category strategy and operational execution, you will ensure our investments are maximised, our resources are optimised, and our Stage-Gate culture is world-class. If you thrive in a high-pace, consumer-led environment where your insights directly influence executive decision-making, we want to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
* Strategic Influence: Act as the primary advisor to Category Leadership. You will provide executive-ready insights and "what-if" scenarios to guide trade-offs and investment decisions.
* Portfolio Orchestration: Design and deliver a portfolio plan that meets ambitious financial targets and category objectives, ensuring every project adds tangible business value.
* Resource Leadership: Anticipate future capability needs and lead the annual cross-functional budgeting process. You’ll ensure the right talent is assigned to our most critical, high-value initiatives.
* PMO Excellence: Lead and mentor a high-performing team of Project Managers. You will be the champion of our Stage-Gate mindset, ensuring discipline, data integrity, and continuous improvement in our governance processes.
* Cross-Functional Integration: Break down silos. You will partner with functional heads to align priorities and ensure the entire business is pulling in the same direction.
What You’ll Bring
* Sector Expertise: A deep understanding of consumer dynamics and commercial levers, preferably within FMCG, Healthcare, or Pharma.
* Strategic PMO Mastery: Advanced project management expertise (PMP/Prince2) with a proven track record of managing complex, multi-million-pound portfolios.
* Financial Acumen: You can interpret complex financial metrics and model scenarios to advise on portfolio value and ROI.
* Executive Presence: The ability to influence senior stakeholders by framing risks and opportunities with clarity and strategic intent.
* Leadership: A passion for coaching and developing talent, building a robust pipeline of future project leaders.
Why Join Us?
This is a high-visibility role in a business that values agility and discipline. You will have the autonomy to drive meaningful change and the platform to influence the long-term success of a global brand portfolio
Are you a visionary PMO leader with a knack for turning complex data into strategic decisions? We are looking for a Strategic Portfolio & PMO Director to join our leadership team. This is a pivotal role where you won't just track projects; you will shape the future of our innovation pipeline.
Acting as the bridge between category strategy and operational execution, you will ensure our investments are maximised, our resources are optimised, and our Stage-Gate culture is world-class. If you thrive in a high-pace, consumer-led environment where your insights directly influence executive decision-making, we want to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
* Strategic Influence: Act as the primary advisor to Category Leadership. You will provide executive-ready insights and "what-if" scenarios to guide trade-offs and investment decisions.
* Portfolio Orchestration: Design and deliver a portfolio plan that meets ambitious financial targets and category objectives, ensuring every project adds tangible business value.
* Resource Leadership: Anticipate future capability needs and lead the annual cross-functional budgeting process. You’ll ensure the right talent is assigned to our most critical, high-value initiatives.
* PMO Excellence: Lead and mentor a high-performing team of Project Managers. You will be the champion of our Stage-Gate mindset, ensuring discipline, data integrity, and continuous improvement in our governance processes.
* Cross-Functional Integration: Break down silos. You will partner with functional heads to align priorities and ensure the entire business is pulling in the same direction.
What You’ll Bring
* Sector Expertise: A deep understanding of consumer dynamics and commercial levers, preferably within FMCG, Healthcare, or Pharma.
* Strategic PMO Mastery: Advanced project management expertise (PMP/Prince2) with a proven track record of managing complex, multi-million-pound portfolios.
* Financial Acumen: You can interpret complex financial metrics and model scenarios to advise on portfolio value and ROI.
* Executive Presence: The ability to influence senior stakeholders by framing risks and opportunities with clarity and strategic intent.
* Leadership: A passion for coaching and developing talent, building a robust pipeline of future project leaders.
Why Join Us?
This is a high-visibility role in a business that values agility and discipline. You will have the autonomy to drive meaningful change and the platform to influence the long-term success of a global brand portfolio