Senior Digital Portfolio Manager

Senior Digital Portfolio Manager role at Graphics Unlimited (Vic) Pty Ltd

We are looking for a Senior Digital Portfolio Manager to join our community of tech experts in DWP Digital. We use fresh ideas and leading-edge tech to build and maintain digital solutions that will be used by nearly every person in the UK, every day and at key moments in their lives.

Pay up to £68,205, plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance.

• Portfolio Frameworks & Continuous Improvement – Demonstrates experience in developing and improving portfolio frameworks, processes, and controls. Proven ability to drive continuous improvement in prioritisation, tracking, and reporting, embedding consistent ways of working and ensuring alignment with agreed portfolio standards.
• Delivery Oversight & Issue Resolution – Strong ability to anticipate and identify delivery risks or early warning signs across complex delivery landscapes. Takes decisive action to resolve issues, maintain momentum, and protect outcomes.
• Data Analysis & Decision‑Making – Skilled in applying a range of data analysis tools and techniques to interpret portfolio data independently. Experienced in visualising data insights and communicating recommendations clearly to senior technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Relationship Management & Influence – Demonstrates ability to build and maintain successful relationships across organisational boundaries. Uses strong leadership and communication skills to manage and influence diverse senior stakeholders and strategic relationships.
• Professional Accreditation – Holds a recognised Portfolio or Programme Management qualification such as Management of Portfolios (Practitioner), P3O, MSP, or PMI.

You will oversee a portfolio of digital projects that support DWP's strategic goals. This is a key leadership role where you will shape high‑value initiatives, drive effective prioritisation, and provide visibility and insight to enable informed decision‑making across our organisation.

You will develop clear roadmaps, guide teams through planning and assurance, bring together delivery, financial, architectural, and service insights to mitigate risk and maintain momentum.

You will manage multiple work streams, unblock issues quickly, and oversee governance activities, ensuring quality assurance and Board‑level decisions are implemented effectively.

You will also identify and manage inter‑project dependencies to reduce risk and keep delivery on track. As a proactive and visible leader, you will inspire your team, foster a culture of excellence, and embed best practices in portfolio management. You will contribute to our wider portfolio and digital communities through recruitment, coaching, and standard setting.

Location:

You can join us in one of our digital hubs in Birmingham, Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle or Sheffield, whichever is most convenient for you.

Hybrid Working:
We work a hybrid model – you will spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub.

Pay:
Competitive pay of up to £68,205.

Pension: A civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%.

Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days, rising to 31 days over time. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi‑time. Public holidays are included.

Benefits include: flexible working, time off for volunteering and charitable giving, an inclusive culture, discounts and savings on shopping and fun days out, interest‑free loans for a bike or a season ticket, sports and social activities, and professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities.

• DWP recognised as 2024 Diversity Employer of the Year at the Computing Women in Tech Excellence awards.
• Diverse and Inclusive Leadership at Digital Leaders Awards.
• Best Place to Work in Digital category in the Computing Digital Technology Leaders awards 2025.
• Best Public Sector Employer at 2025 Women In Digital Awards.

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• Interview: A single online interview stage.

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