Planning & Portfolio Partner

Planning & Portfolio Partner - Enterprise PMOThis role sits within the Enterprise Portfolio Management Office (EPMO), accountable for the management of Primark's portfolio management processes for all investment and change initiatives across the business.This will involve engaging with business stakeholders to define, prioritise and manage the portfolio of initiatives to drive optimal value for the organisation.This role will be responsible for building a multiyear investment and change plan through leading the prioritisation, planning and execution of the enterprise-wide portfolio as well as tracking dependencies, issues and risks at the portfolio level.What You'll GetPeople are at the heart of what we do here, so it's essential we provide you with the right environment to perform at your very best.Let's talk lifestyle: Healthcare, pension, and potential bonus.27 days of leave, plus bank holidays and if you want, you can buy 5 more.Because Primark is all about tailoring to you, we offer Tax Saver Tickets, fitness centre, and a subsidised cafeteria.What You'll Do as a Planning & Portfolio ManagerManagement of Primark's portfolio management processes for all investment and change initiatives across the business.Translates demand into a clear, prioritised enterprise wide, delivery portfolio and multiyear plan, driving optimal value for the organisation ensuring the enterprise portfolio is aligned to the company's strategic goals.Oversight and management of planning and prioritisation processes ensuring portfolio is aligned to strategic priorities and investments.Support and facilitates senior business stakeholders in quality decision making.Responsible for creating periodic performance and progress reports focusing on value, strategic alignment and business outcomes.Tracks overall portfolio progress, dependencies, issues and risks across the enterprise wide portfolio.Facilitates and leads monthly, quarterly and annual planning cycles in conjunction with Strategy, Technology and Finance and Senior Leadership.Develops and maintains ongoing oversight and monitoring of portfolio finances and benefits ensuring the overall investment of the Portfolio is staying within the planned timeline and budget.Defines, captures and prioritises the demand of investment and change initiatives in conjunction with business and technology stakeholders to build an effective portfolio.Maintain an overview of updates and additions to planned work as per strategic decision making and in line with governance driven commitments.Works with the Governance & Reporting lead to understand where each item is in the Portfolio and how the inflight Portfolio is tracking overall.Supports the evolution and continuous improvement of Primark's EPMO.What You'll BringEducated to degree level and have at least 7-10 years' experience in a PMO environment.Formal Project Management qualification (PMP/IPMA/PRINCE 2 Practitioner).Significant Project Portfolio Management and or business planning experience gained through several complex and varied environments.Experience of working with teams using a wide variety of change frameworks and methodologies (traditional waterfall and iterative/agile delivery and process improvement methodologies).Experience of using PPM Tools e.g. Planisware.About PrimarkAt Primark, people matter.They're the beating heart of our business and the reason we've grown from our first store in Dublin in **** to a £9bn+ turnover business and over 80,000 colleagues and over 440 stores in 17 countries today.Our values run through everything we do.In essence, we're Caring and always strive to put people first.We're also Dynamic, bravely pushing the boundaries to stay ahead.And finally, we succeed Together.If you need any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request, during your recruitment journey, such as extended time or breaks between online assessments, a sign language interpreter, mobility access, or assistive technology please contact your talent acquisition specialist.All offers of employment are subject to background checks, including right to work, reference education and for some roles criminal, and financial checks.If you have any concerns, please reach out to our talent acquisition team to discuss.Primark promotes equal employment opportunity, we strive to create an inclusive workplace where people can be themselves, access opportunities and thrive together.#J-*****-Ljbffr