Portfolio Lead

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HSBC is one of the largest banking and financial services organisations in the world, with operations in 64 countries and territories. We aim to be where the growth is, enabling businesses to thrive and economies to prosper, and, ultimately, helping people to fulfil their hopes and realise their ambitions.

We are currently seeking an experienced professional to join our team in the role of Portfolio Lead.

Role Purpose

Digital Business Automation (DBA) is a global platform within the Chief Technology Office, with ~300 staff across multiple geographies (Hong Kong, China, India, North America, UK). We define and implement the technology strategy for critical services across the organisation, including bank transfer capability and workload automation, ensuring their availability, recoverability, and security.

As a Portfolio Lead, you will be accountable for managing a suite of IT projects—both funded and non-funded—and a team of permanent and non-permanent project managers. You will align projects with business objectives and HSBC’s strategic goals, ensuring strong governance, transparent reporting, and optimal use of resources across global teams. This role requires both portfolio leadership and technical delivery oversight, with an emphasis on compliance to HSBC frameworks and use of enterprise reporting tools.

As an HSBC employee in the UK, you will have access to tailored professional development opportunities and a competitive pay and benefits package. This includes private healthcare for all UK-based employees, enhanced maternity and adoption pay and support when you return to work, and a contributory pension scheme with a generous employer contribution.

In This Role You Will

• Lead a team of PMs (2 permanent, 3–4 non-permanent, plus additional based on funding).
• Manage the portfolio across funded/non-funded projects, ensuring clear reporting and governance.
• Apply HSBC Change Framework (HCF), ensuring compliance across all initiatives.
• Oversee portfolio resourcing, budgets, and funding submissions with strong business cases.
• Ensure effective use of Clarity PPM, GDPM, and Jira for reporting and cost modelling.
• Engage senior stakeholders globally and manage risks, issues, and dependencies at portfolio level.
  
  

To be successful in this role you should meet the following requirements:

• Extensive experience in portfolio management or senior programme management, ideally expanding from a strong project management foundation.
• Proven track record leading a suite of projects within an enterprise/matrix environment.
• Strong experience with Change Framework (HCF) and GDPM cost modelling.
• Proficiency with Clarity PPM and Jira for portfolio/project reporting.
• Excellent leadership skills with experience managing both permanent and contract PMs.
• Strong financial management, including IT budgets, funding submissions, and business case development.
• Effective stakeholder management and communication at senior executive levels.
• Experience in highly regulated industries, preferably finance or insurance.
  
  

Desirable

• Experience with Managed File Transfer (MFT) and/or Workload Automation tooling.
• Previous exposure to Digital Business Automation platforms.
  
  

This role is based in Sheffield or Birmingham– Hybrid.

Being open to different points of view is important for our business and the communities we serve. At HSBC, we’re dedicated to creating diverse and inclusive workplaces - no matter their gender, ethnicity, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age. We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring careers at HSBC are inclusive and accessible for everyone to be at their best.

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