Lead Portfolio Manager (Contract)

At customer site
Project Program Management, Regulatory Compliance

Cegeka UK are currently seeking a BPSS cleared Lead Portfolio Manager, on behalf of our UK Central Government client. Our client requires support within the management of initiatives across a complex digital hardware portfolio. Sitting inside IR35, would be an initial 6-month commitment with view to extension, and would operate in a hybrid capacity with 3 days per week on-site at either our client’s London or York sites. Responsibilities include:

  • Lead a matrix team to deliver the market application readiness requirements, taking all suppliers through a development and technical assurance process to deliver products that are fully compliant
  • Document and maintain the approach to the delivery of market application readiness.
  • Manage and deliver on client obligations under the MAR contract(s), holding suppliers to account on their obligations to time, cost and quality.
  • Develop KPIs with suppliers to understand development, testing and assurance progress
  • Implement and manage the change control process, to cater for scope, requirement, schedule and cost change.

What you need to succeed:

  • Demonstratable experience managing NEC 4 contracts
  • Familiarity with 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.
  • Experience within large manufacturing, ideally with a background in rail or IT

What are we offering:

  • As a contractor through Cegeka UK, you will have the opportunity to work on impactful projects across the UK Public Sector with a variety of clients.
  • We offer a streamlined onboarding process, prompt and streamlined payments, and ongoing support throughout your assignment.
  • While you will be embedded within the client environment, Cegeka UK remains your trusted partner, committed to your success and professional growth.
Our people are passionate professionals and quality plays a central part

Nick White

UK Operations Director

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At Cegeka, you have every opportunity to further develop yourself as a professional. Together, we achieve what you truly want to mean for our customers and colleagues. We warmly invite you to grow with us through an unparalleled variety of challenging and meaningful IT projects. Leave your mark on projects for high-profile clients where we truly make a difference. Aspire to more.


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