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Career Opportunities: Risk and Opportunity Lead (18399)
Summary
Reporting Line: Head of Portfolio Controls and Professionn
Contract type: Permanent
Grade: 3A
Location: Wood Street, London
What to expect
The Risk and Opportunity Lead is a key role in the Transformation Portfolio Management Office team and reports to the Head of Portfolio Controls and Profession and is responsible leading the Risk, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies and Opportunities (RAIDO) Function of the Transformation Portfolio.
The Risk and Opportunity Lead will provide expertise and leadership in the management of risk, opportunities, issues, dependencies, assumptions and constraints to the projects and programmes that comprise a multi-workstream transformation portfolio. The Risk and Opportunity Lead will analyse the RAIDO Registers of projects, programmes and pillars and identify key themes for improvement or resolution and provide assurance of the deliverability portfolio objectives and programme outcomes.
What we can do for you
What we can do for you
Now, more than ever, we understand that attracting the right talent is pivotal in driving the positive change needed throughout our organisation. Beyond a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
• 27.5 days annual leave that increases with tenure
• Up to 18% on target bonus opportunity
• Car allowance
• Generous pension contribution
• Life assurance
• Income protection after 12 months service
• Full support from our employee assistance programme and access to our employee benefits platform
• Ever-evolving learning and development opportunities
Our commitment to embracing diversity extends beyond just words. We actively foster an inclusive workplace that values the unique perspectives and contributions from all colleagues. We hold the belief that Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are not just vital but fundamental to our success and growth. Our priority lies in shaping a business that mirrors the diverse communities we reach, truly making Post Office 'Everybody's Business'. As an equal opportunity employer, we value and celebrate the differences among our people, ensuring that our practices reflect our dedication to inclusivity and equal representation for all.
What you’ll need to succeed
• Proven experience of RAIDO management within a large programme or portfolio (£100M+), ideally within a complex, multi-disciplinary environment.
• Strong technical proficiency in the use of RAID management and PPM tools such as ServiceNow.
• Proven ability to effectively manage and retire portfolio risk.
• Proven experience of identifying and exploiting opportunities that arise from an analysis of risk.
• Proven experience of actively managing inter-dependencies at project, programme and portfolio level .
• A solid understanding of Assumptions and Constraints, techniques for their management and their effects on project delivery.
• Deep understanding of programme lifecycle management, PMO functions, and best practices for RAIDO management and of driving capability improvement and maturity in RAIDO management.
• Experience of RAID management in both Waterfall and Agile environments.
• Demonstrable experience in leading and mentoring high-performing teams.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills at executive level.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive, solutions-driven mindset.
• Experience of performed QSRA and QCRA.
• Experience of delivering bespoke training and coaching to PMO and project delivery teams in all aspects of RAID management.
About us
Post Office is a community staple. We’re trusted. We’re relatable. We’re reliable. We’re steeped in tradition. But we’re on a journey of transformation. We’re focused on the future and working at pace to compete in a digital world to provide the same, personalised experience we’ve always been proud of – and we need fresh talent to help make it possible.
We’re looking for people to come to Post office to re-imagine. Authentic people who rise to big challenges and make big changes. We all have a genuine duty of care for the people we serve – a purpose that guides us forward, no matter what. We’re looking for people who share in that purpose and show that now, and moving forwards, Post Office truly is Everybody’s Business.
Summary
Reporting Line: Head of Portfolio Controls and Professionn
Contract type: Permanent
Grade: 3A
Location: Wood Street, London
What to expect
The Risk and Opportunity Lead is a key role in the Transformation Portfolio Management Office team and reports to the Head of Portfolio Controls and Profession and is responsible leading the Risk, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies and Opportunities (RAIDO) Function of the Transformation Portfolio.
The Risk and Opportunity Lead will provide expertise and leadership in the management of risk, opportunities, issues, dependencies, assumptions and constraints to the projects and programmes that comprise a multi-workstream transformation portfolio. The Risk and Opportunity Lead will analyse the RAIDO Registers of projects, programmes and pillars and identify key themes for improvement or resolution and provide assurance of the deliverability portfolio objectives and programme outcomes.
What we can do for you
What we can do for you
Now, more than ever, we understand that attracting the right talent is pivotal in driving the positive change needed throughout our organisation. Beyond a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
• 27.5 days annual leave that increases with tenure
• Up to 18% on target bonus opportunity
• Car allowance
• Generous pension contribution
• Life assurance
• Income protection after 12 months service
• Full support from our employee assistance programme and access to our employee benefits platform
• Ever-evolving learning and development opportunities
Our commitment to embracing diversity extends beyond just words. We actively foster an inclusive workplace that values the unique perspectives and contributions from all colleagues. We hold the belief that Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are not just vital but fundamental to our success and growth. Our priority lies in shaping a business that mirrors the diverse communities we reach, truly making Post Office 'Everybody's Business'. As an equal opportunity employer, we value and celebrate the differences among our people, ensuring that our practices reflect our dedication to inclusivity and equal representation for all.
What you’ll need to succeed
• Proven experience of RAIDO management within a large programme or portfolio (£100M+), ideally within a complex, multi-disciplinary environment.
• Strong technical proficiency in the use of RAID management and PPM tools such as ServiceNow.
• Proven ability to effectively manage and retire portfolio risk.
• Proven experience of identifying and exploiting opportunities that arise from an analysis of risk.
• Proven experience of actively managing inter-dependencies at project, programme and portfolio level .
• A solid understanding of Assumptions and Constraints, techniques for their management and their effects on project delivery.
• Deep understanding of programme lifecycle management, PMO functions, and best practices for RAIDO management and of driving capability improvement and maturity in RAIDO management.
• Experience of RAID management in both Waterfall and Agile environments.
• Demonstrable experience in leading and mentoring high-performing teams.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills at executive level.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive, solutions-driven mindset.
• Experience of performed QSRA and QCRA.
• Experience of delivering bespoke training and coaching to PMO and project delivery teams in all aspects of RAID management.
About us
Post Office is a community staple. We’re trusted. We’re relatable. We’re reliable. We’re steeped in tradition. But we’re on a journey of transformation. We’re focused on the future and working at pace to compete in a digital world to provide the same, personalised experience we’ve always been proud of – and we need fresh talent to help make it possible.
We’re looking for people to come to Post office to re-imagine. Authentic people who rise to big challenges and make big changes. We all have a genuine duty of care for the people we serve – a purpose that guides us forward, no matter what. We’re looking for people who share in that purpose and show that now, and moving forwards, Post Office truly is Everybody’s Business.
Summary
Reporting Line: Head of Portfolio Controls and Professionn
Contract type: Permanent
Grade: 3A
Location: Wood Street, London
What to expect
The Risk and Opportunity Lead is a key role in the Transformation Portfolio Management Office team and reports to the Head of Portfolio Controls and Profession and is responsible leading the Risk, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies and Opportunities (RAIDO) Function of the Transformation Portfolio.
The Risk and Opportunity Lead will provide expertise and leadership in the management of risk, opportunities, issues, dependencies, assumptions and constraints to the projects and programmes that comprise a multi-workstream transformation portfolio. The Risk and Opportunity Lead will analyse the RAIDO Registers of projects, programmes and pillars and identify key themes for improvement or resolution and provide assurance of the deliverability portfolio objectives and programme outcomes.
What we can do for you
What we can do for you
Now, more than ever, we understand that attracting the right talent is pivotal in driving the positive change needed throughout our organisation. Beyond a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
• 27.5 days annual leave that increases with tenure
• Up to 18% on target bonus opportunity
• Car allowance
• Generous pension contribution
• Life assurance
• Income protection after 12 months service
• Full support from our employee assistance programme and access to our employee benefits platform
• Ever-evolving learning and development opportunities
Our commitment to embracing diversity extends beyond just words. We actively foster an inclusive workplace that values the unique perspectives and contributions from all colleagues. We hold the belief that Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are not just vital but fundamental to our success and growth. Our priority lies in shaping a business that mirrors the diverse communities we reach, truly making Post Office 'Everybody's Business'. As an equal opportunity employer, we value and celebrate the differences among our people, ensuring that our practices reflect our dedication to inclusivity and equal representation for all.
What you’ll need to succeed
• Proven experience of RAIDO management within a large programme or portfolio (£100M+), ideally within a complex, multi-disciplinary environment.
• Strong technical proficiency in the use of RAID management and PPM tools such as ServiceNow.
• Proven ability to effectively manage and retire portfolio risk.
• Proven experience of identifying and exploiting opportunities that arise from an analysis of risk.
• Proven experience of actively managing inter-dependencies at project, programme and portfolio level .
• A solid understanding of Assumptions and Constraints, techniques for their management and their effects on project delivery.
• Deep understanding of programme lifecycle management, PMO functions, and best practices for RAIDO management and of driving capability improvement and maturity in RAIDO management.
• Experience of RAID management in both Waterfall and Agile environments.
• Demonstrable experience in leading and mentoring high-performing teams.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills at executive level.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive, solutions-driven mindset.
• Experience of performed QSRA and QCRA.
• Experience of delivering bespoke training and coaching to PMO and project delivery teams in all aspects of RAID management.
About us
Post Office is a community staple. We’re trusted. We’re relatable. We’re reliable. We’re steeped in tradition. But we’re on a journey of transformation. We’re focused on the future and working at pace to compete in a digital world to provide the same, personalised experience we’ve always been proud of – and we need fresh talent to help make it possible.
We’re looking for people to come to Post office to re-imagine. Authentic people who rise to big challenges and make big changes. We all have a genuine duty of care for the people we serve – a purpose that guides us forward, no matter what. We’re looking for people who share in that purpose and show that now, and moving forwards, Post Office truly is Everybody’s Business.
