Manager Portfolio Delivery

Job Purpose: Responsible for management and successful delivery of a large,
complex and strategic business Portfolio of investments aligned to a Business
or a large programme of change including IT solutions, complex business change
and transformation, multiple executive level stakeholders, systems integration
of multiple internal and external solution providers. Ensures the on time and
on budget delivery of assigned large, complex and strategic business IT
solutions aimed at realising business value using a range of Scaled Agile,
Agile, Hybrid project, systems integration and change management. Job Outline:
- Orchestrate delivery of end-to-end business IT solutions across the assigned
business portfolio of approved complex business change projects or large
programme of work, by integrating and leveraging solution components and
delivery capabilities across internal and external specialist solution
providers and abstract the complexity from the business. Responsible for the
When? in terms of driving ` end-to-end plans and dependencies for large
projects and programs spanning across multiple portfolios - Orchestrate
successful delivery of projects in the assigned portfolio, which are large in
size, strategic or highly complex, coordinating with multiple senior business
managers, other departments of the Emirates Group and other sections of IT.
Manage one or more large and strategic IT external partner or subcontractor
(such as Offshore providers or off the shelf system providers), where contract
values are high and where their contribution is significant to the scope and
success or failure of the initiative(s) - Manage the complexity of
stakeholders and business communications, so that the business gets a single
owner for end-to-end delivery of large initiatives in the assigned IT Business
portfolio. - Effectively protect the investment of the Emirates Group on
assigned large, complex strategic IT business Portfolio by continuous
assessment of major risks and issues and address them to ensure the solutions
are delivered within the agreed parameters. Address situational awareness,
conflicts and prioritisation issues between stakeholder business units,
internal IT departments, and suppliers. Ensure transparancy, raise the level
of awareness of major show stopper risks and issues and expertly drive
governance towards re-planning, recovery or termination of business IT
initiatives - Reviews contracts with external vendors prior to sign off to
ensure proper protection for the Emirates Group in terms of supplier delivery
commitments for large initiatives and the risks inherent to the different type
of engagements/delivery models. Provides expertise in negotiating the right
terms and ensures involvement of the relevant stakeholder groups - Responsible
for financial management and transparency of the assigned business IT
Portfolio or programme and ensure all costs incurred are effectively tracked
and reported to senior business and IT executives. Collaborate and contribute
in the preparation of business cases with the Digital Partner and other
Portfolio members. - Responsible for ensuring change control governance for
variations to scope, budget and schedule and act as the escalation point for
delivery - Assist the Product Portfolio Lead in shaping demand and sizing
during 'Define' phase of demand with key responsibility for Delivery
considerations in Initiative Brief - Contribute to the improvement of Agile
delivery practices and skillset within the Agile Delivery Chapter. Keep up to
date on industry standards and research. Be an excellent role model for the
Portfolio and Agile delivery chapter, providing feedback and facilitating
professional development. Empower teams in Scaled Agile to deliver their work
with minimal assistance
Qualifications & Experience: Information Technology/Project Management : ‎10+
Years Degree or Honours (‎12+‎3 or equivalent) Knowledge/skills: Extensive
knowledge of Project and Programme Management practices, usually holding a
certification from a recognised professional body (such as SAFe, Project
Management Institute). Role holder will have managed large scale projects and
programs with strong dependency management skill, or a large delivery function
with large scale people management and leadership experience. Experience as a
strong stakeholder manager, coach/trainer, and a results oriented manager is
preferred Professional Skills: Agile ways of Working, Relationship Management,
Project/Program Management, Methods & Tools, Software Development and process
improvement, large scale people management, Coaching and Training and large
scale vendor management. Leadership Role : YES
Salary & Benefits: Join us in a management role and enjoy an attractive tax-
free salary. On top of our generous travel benefits, including discounted
flights and hotel stays around the world, this managerial role also has an
excellent leave and healthcare package. That's on top of transport benefits,
life insurance and more.