Portfolio Management Analyst

Portfolio Management Analyst

Location: Warwick (Hybrid, 2 days in the office per week)
Contract Length: 6 Months

Are you passionate about making a difference in the utilities industry? Do you thrive in dynamic environments where your analytical skills can help shape the future of energy systems? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

About Us

At our organization, we believe that reliable energy systems are essential to the everyday lives of people in Great Britain. As we navigate the evolving landscape of decarbonisation and increasing electrification, our Whole Energy System Resilience (WESR) directorate is at the forefront of ensuring that our energy systems remain secure, reliable, and resilient.

We are dedicated to turning insights into action, reducing risks, and enhancing capabilities across the system. By joining our team, you will play a vital role in a mission that impacts homes, businesses, and communities throughout the nation.

What You'll Do

As a Portfolio Management Analyst, you will collaborate with our newly formed Portfolio & Business Management team to establish effective processes and ways of working. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Co-Creating a Shared Portfolio: Leverage your insights to develop a directorate-wide activity portfolio that outlines workstreams, milestones, dependencies, risks, and outcomes.
• Translating Strategy into Action: Help shape and translate strategic directions into a coherent, prioritised delivery plan that balances strategic intent with operational realities.
• Embedding Governance: Co-design and implement portfolio governance standards, ensuring transparency and consistency across the directorate.
• Developing Reporting Mechanisms: Provide evidence-based inputs for meaningful portfolio-level reporting, offering leadership clear insights into progress and risks.
• Adoption of Best Practices: Foster the adoption of portfolio management practices and tools, sharing examples that drive successful implementation.
• Mapping Processes: Create clear process maps of our activities to promote understanding and facilitate effective training and onboarding.

About You

We're looking for someone who is:

• Experienced: You bring a solid background in portfolio management, planning, and coordination, with innovative ideas to help us create new ways of working.
• Analytical & Strategic: You excel at connecting analysis to implementation, translating insights into actionable plans and measurable outcomes.
• Collaborative: A strong team player, you can engage effectively with multiple teams and stakeholders to build alignment and foster a positive environment.
• Communicative: You are a confident communicator who can convey complex planning insights simply and persuasively, building trust with colleagues and partners alike.

Why Join Us?

• Impactful Work: Contribute to crucial projects that enhance the resilience of energy systems across Great Britain.
• Dynamic Environment: Work within a collaborative team that values innovation and continuous improvement.
• Professional Growth: Gain exposure to cutting-edge practices in portfolio management within a sector that is evolving rapidly.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're excited about the opportunity to drive meaningful change and help shape the future of our energy systems, we want to hear from you! Apply today and join us in creating a resilient energy future for Great Britain.

Apply Now!

We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.

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