Transformation Recruitment:

Strategic Portfolio Lead

Ref: TJ – 5257

Salary: £90,000  – £95000, per annum  

Location: London , , United Kingdom

Type: Permanent

PMO Portfolio Lead

We are working with a global organisation undergoing a major transformation following a significant acquisition. Supported by McKinsey across Strategy & Integration, the business is now entering a critical phase of delivery.

We are seeking a Strategic Programme Manager to support the VP of Transformation in building and executing a consolidated roadmap aligned to a 10-year strategic vision.

Key Responsibilities

  • Partner with the Chief Transformation office to design and maintain a unified transformation roadmap across business units
  • Provide programme-level oversight and PM support to cross-functional workstreams
  • Drive alignment between strategic objectives and operational delivery
  • Facilitate governance forums, reporting cycles, and executive updates
  • Identify interdependencies, risks, and opportunities across the transformation portfolio
  • Support change management and stakeholder engagement across global teams

Requirements

  • Proven experience in strategic programme management within large corporates
  • Background in transformation delivery, ideally post-merger or integration contexts
  • Ex-MBB or Big 4 consulting experience preferred
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills at C-suite level
  • Comfortable operating in complex, matrixed environments
  • Hands-on, delivery-focused mindset with strategic acumen

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Co-Founder & Director
Co-Founder & Director
Christian has over 20 years of experience recruiting and leading high growth recruitment companies in London. He Co-founded The Consultancy Group in 2015 to service the world of Commerce & Industry with experienced Finance, Tax, Transformation and Software Engineering Individuals across London and Europe. With a particular oversight of our Transformation business, Christian is focused on growing our Consultancy practice across the following disciplines; Finance Transformation, Digital Transformation, HR & Organisational Change, Business Intelligence & Data Analytics and DevOps.

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