Location: London (3 days Onsite)
Duration: 6 Months Contract with Potential extension
Pay: £500- £514 per day Inside IR35
We are recruiting for our client-one of the UK's largest telecommunications and network providers. They are looking to hire a Planning & Portfolio Manager to play a key role in driving strategic planning and performance across a large, complex portfolio.
This is a highly visible role where you will work closely with senior stakeholders, ensuring the organisation is focused on the right priorities, at the right time, with the right resources and funding in place.
What you'll be doing:
Own and drive the annual planning cycle across a large portfolio of initiatives
Manage incoming demand and support prioritisation of projects based on business value
Act as a key point of contact for senior stakeholders, providing insights and recommendations
Deliver high-quality reporting and analysis using tools such as Excel and Power BI
Build and present executive-level PowerPoint presentations to support decision-making
Track performance through KPIs and portfolio metrics, identifying risks and opportunities
Ensure all initiatives are aligned with budget, capacity, and strategic objectives
Continuously improve processes and ways of working across the portfolioWhat we're looking for:
Strong experience in planning and portfolio management within large enterprise environments
Proven track record of owning planning cycles (annual/quarterly)
Excellent stakeholder management skills, with confidence working at senior level
Strong analytical skills with experience in Excel and Power BI
Ability to translate data into clear insights and business recommendations
Experience in creating and delivering presentations to senior audiences
Background in PMO, portfolio management, or strategic planning rolesNice to have:
Experience working across large, complex organisations
Exposure to financial planning, budgeting, or commercial analysisThis is an urgent opportunity where the hiring manager is looking to interview candidates immediately. If you are interested then please apply with a copy of your CV. You can also send your CV to Khushboo. Pandey @ randstad .co .uk
Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy
Salary description
£480.00 - £512.00 per day