Lead Portfolio Manager
| Job Type | Contract |
| Location | London or York/ Hybrid |
| Area | Uk-wide, UK |
| Sector | Programme & Project Management |
| Salary | £600 Per Day |
| Start Date | October 8th, 2025 |
| Advertiser | Jack Ingram |
| Job Ref | 7176-PSR1JP00094806 |
| IR35 | Inside |
| Security Clearance | DBS/DS |
- Description
- The Client:
A government department client is looking for a Lead Portfolio Manager to join them on a 6 month contract. This position will be in London or York/ Hybrid.
Job Summary:
We are at the forefront of transforming the railway industry, driving innovation, and delivering complex projects that push the boundaries of transportation. We are seeking a Portfolio Manager to manage initiatives within the Digital Signalling Portfolio. Specifically to;
Lead a matrix team to deliver the market application readiness requirements, taking all ETCS suppliers through a development and technical assurance process to deliver products that are fully compliant with the client’s identified ETCS requirements (or agreeing any deviations), and achieving product acceptance.
Document and maintain the approach to the delivery of market application readiness.
Manage and deliver on the client’s obligations under the MAR contract(s), holding suppliers to account on their obligations to time, cost and quality.
Work with suppliers and the client team to develop a schedule for MAR activities, including product development and assurance activities, and maintain and monitor progress against it Develop KPIs with suppliers to understand development, testing and assurance progress Hold regular progress reviews with suppliers and client teams.
Implement and administer a technical / commercial query process with suppliers and client teams as relevant.
Maintain a risk and issues register associated with MAR requirements and deliver action plans to address them.
Undertake periodic and other cyclical or ad-hoc reporting on progress, risks and issues Arrange supplier site visits, and access to test facilities as required to assure delivery progress.
Manage the budget for market application readiness activities in line with client standards, corporate governance and Managing Public Money guidelines.
Implement and manage the change control process, to cater for scope, requirement, schedule and cost change.
Deliver continuous improvement on the MAR approach, based on supplier and client team feedback.
Desirable:
- Commercially astute with experience of managing NEC4 contracts.
- Experience of managing complex development and delivery programmes in close collaboration with internal and external engineers.
- Experience of collaboratively working with large Original Equipment Manufacturers to jointly resolve issues.
Top 3 things candidates must have:
- NEC 4 Contract Management experience.
- Complex development experience.
- Large Manufacturing experience.
Ideally a rail background, or IT background.
Our Company:
Malikshaw Interim & Executive is a specialist provider of talent management solutions helping our clients transform the delivery of our public services. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we combine providing the best talent with delivering diverse, inclusive workforces and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ people, and women.
How to Apply:
Please apply through the link provided to send your application directly to the Recruiter managing this assignment.
Disability Confident:
As a member of the disability confident scheme, the Client guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.
If you qualify for any of the above, please notify us on your covering letter and your recruiter will confirm if the client is a member. We will then be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview.
Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know.
- Commercially astute with experience of managing NEC4 contracts.
