IT Portfolio Manager
The MCA IT Delivery Management function enables the organisation to deliver world class services. They are responsible for the direction and management of IT portfolios, programmes, and projects, ensuring value for money and aligning delivery with government policy and organisational objectives.
The Portfolio Manager is accountable for effective delivery of complex, innovative, high-risk products and services as well as the oversight and responsibility for all projects being delivered within their portfolio. Without them the portfolio of work would not get delivered and would severely impact the directorates ability to transform and operate.They will possess strong communication skills and be able to engage senior stakeholders to support the effective delivery of products and services whilst strategically planning the future road map to deliver against the directorates needs. They have greater responsibility and accountability than delivery managers and act as the main point of escalation.
They coach and mentor the Delivery Managers.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) implements the government’s maritime safety policy in the United Kingdom and works to prevent the loss of life and occurrence of pollution on the coast and at sea.
Safer lives. Safer Ships. Cleaner Seas.
Our vision is to be a world-leading organisation, accelerating the transition to sustainable shipping with non-negotiable safety standards. We put our people, our customers and our planet at the heart of everything we do.
We are committed to giving all our colleagues purpose, professionalism and pride in what we do. We work in supportive, diverse and inclusive teams.
We want everyone to feel valued and supported to achieve their potential at MCA.
This culture of inclusion is underpinned by our staff networks groups covering, Women’s, LGBTQI+, Race, Carers, Mental Wellbeing and volunteer Respect Ambassadors.
The key responsibilities of this role will include but are not limited to:
- Take responsibility for all projects and initiatives within the Portfolio that they are achieved against agreed objectives, within time, cost, and quality constraints.
- Manage and hold responsibility for all project finances within the IT Portfolio including forecasting, accruals, and actuals, management of programme and capital funds, working closely with Finance and Procurement throughout.
- Influence the effective prioritization of incoming requirements through to the Portfolio Roadmap, working closely with the Portfolio Management Office.
- Manage strategic stakeholder relationships across the MCA and wider DfT/Civil Service. Proactively working with stakeholders to influence change; delivering to the organisations vision.
For further information about the role and responsibilities, please see the attached role profile.