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We’re so much more than an energy company. We’re a family of brands revolutionising how we power the planet. We're energisers. One team of 21,000 colleagues that's energising a greener, fairer future by creating an energy system that doesn’t rely on fossil fuels, whilst living our powerful commitment to igniting positive change in our communities. Here, you can find more purpose, more passion, and more potential. That’s why working here is #MoreThanACareer. We do energy differently - we do it all. We make it, store it, move it, sell it, and mend it.
Centrica are going through an exciting period of change. We’re evolving to become a truly purpose-led organisation, helping millions of customers to live more sustainably, simply, and affordably. We truly believe that we have a huge role to play in helping the nation to cut carbon emissions and prepare for a net zero future, and it’s a role we are immensely proud of.
An opportunity to play your part: Technology is at the heart of everything we do at Centrica, we enable business growth and performance. You will join the team at an exciting time in our transformation journey. This is an opportunity to shape our direction and contribute to the digitalisation of Centrica.
We currently have an exciting opportunity to join Centrica’s Technology team as Technology Portfolio Manager for Group Functions, reporting to Technology Delivery Director.
You will manage Group Functions portfolio of about 40 projects. This is a highly visible role in Group Functions Technology organisation. You will work closely with the Tech Leadership Team developing a group functions technology transformation roadmap and managing its implementation. You will partner with Leadership Teams across Group Functions (HR, Procurement, etc.) to develop and implement their transformation roadmap, enabled by technology (SAP, Workday, Ariba, etc.).
The ideal candidate will have experience in building high performing portfolio delivery teams in a multi-modal environment, with strong business acumen and a focus on strategic outcomes. Experience of Technology Portfolio Management in complex environments with a mixture of legacy, modern and emerging technologies will help you be successful in this role. You are likely to be a seasoned Portfolio or Programme Manager, who is able to engage credibly with executive stakeholders developing technology strategy, managing conflicting demands and priorities and who is not afraid to roll up the sleeves and get the work done with the delivery teams too.
The Day to day
- Develop Group Functions Technology Transformation portfolio delivery strategy.
- Plan and deliver portfolio of circa 40 projects annually.
- Manage a team of project managers.
- Manage portfolio multi-million budget and optimise return on investment.
- Manage portfolio demands prioritisation aligned to strategic objectives.
- Provide delivery assurance to technical project managers and across technology delivery teams.
- Ensure compliance with standards and governance.
- Be a Technology Delivery Partner for the companywide stakeholders.
- Provide portfolio reporting and manage portfolio communication companywide.
- Be a proactive member of Technology Delivery Management team and act as a role model.
Why should you apply?
We’re not a perfect place – but we’re a people place. Our priority is supporting all of the different realities our people face. Life is about so much more than work. We get it. That’s why we’ve designed our total rewards to give you the flexibility to choose what you need, when you need it, making sure that you and your family are supported not only financially, but physically and emotionally too. Visit the link below to discover why we’re a great place to work and what being part of more means for you.
https://www.morethanacareer.energy/centrica
If you're full of energy, fired up about sustainability, and ready to craft not only a better tomorrow, but a better you, then come and find your purpose in a team where your voice matters, your growth is non-negotiable, and your ambitions are our priority.
Help us, help you. We would love for you to share any information about yourself throughout our recruitment process so that we can better understand you and help shape your journey.
Skills Required
- Experience building high-performing portfolio delivery teams in a multi-modal environment
- Experience managing technology portfolios in complex environments involving legacy, modern, and emerging technologies
- Strong business acumen and focus on strategic outcomes
- Experience engaging executive stakeholders and developing technology strategy
- Experience managing conflicting demands and priorities
- Experience managing project managers and providing delivery assurance
- Experience managing multi-million-pound budgets and optimizing return on investment
- Experience with portfolio governance, standards compliance, reporting, and communications
What We Do
Centrica is a leading energy services and solutions provider founded on a 200-year heritage of serving people. We are the UK’s biggest retailer of zero carbon electricity, serving around 10 million customers across the UK, Ireland and Continental Europe through brands such as British Gas, supported by around 9,000 highly trained engineers and technicians. Centrica’s purpose of helping you live sustainably, simply and affordably drives our strategy and our People and Planet Plan.
