Portfolio Manager

About Us

HSB (UK and Ireland) , is a leading specialist provider of engineering, technology and structural warranty insurance solutions, plant and equipment inspection services and engineering-based risk management activities in the UK and Ireland.

HSB (UK and Ireland) consists of the parent company HSB Engineering Insurance Limited (HSBEIL) together with its two UK subsidiaries, HSB Engineering Inspection Services Limited (HSBEISL); and a regulated MGA, MD Insurance Services Limited (MDIS), which trades as Premier Guarantee or LABC Warranty.

Collectively HSB is the UK and Ireland’s only group of companies solely focused on providing specialist engineering and technology insurance solutions and risk focused inspection services and assessments to its customers.

Job Purpose

The Portfolio Manager plays a pivotal role in aligning business strategy with IT change delivery and operational excellence. This role is responsible for managing the full IT Change Portfolio, acting as the key strategic interface between the business and IT to ensure change initiatives are prioritised, governed and executed effectively. In addition, the Portfolio Manager oversees the delivery of cross‑functional process improvement initiatives to drive efficiency, optimisation, standardisation and improved customer and operational outcomes

The Portfolio Manager is responsible for overseeing the performance and development of the following roles:

• Operations Business Product Owner
• Operations Business Change Manager
  
  
  

The role will lead the development and implementation of assigned initiatives and business improvement project and play a key role in supporting the Head of Business Transformation and Executive Management Committee in delivering on its ‘Ambition 2030 Programme’ for profitable growth and market leading customer experience.

Key Responsibilities:

Portfolio & Governance Leadership

People management experience

Experience managing risks and governance frameworks.

Effective stakeholder management at all levels; ability to quickly build relationships and establish credibility

Ability to communicate across all levels and articulate complex topics in a simple and easy to understand manner

Good knowledge and understanding of the business, economic and market environment in which the company operates

Awareness and understanding of the main risks facing the identified insurance and construction sectors and ability to lead a team to identify, assess, monitor, control and mitigate risks

Awareness and understanding of the regulatory framework and the regulatory requirements in which the Company operates and the expectations relevant to the role.

Qualifications and Educational Requirements:

• University degree or equivalent
  
  
  

Personal Attributes:

• The highest level of integrity and ethics, both professional and personal
• Strong analytical aptitude, fast learner
• Highly organised and structured.
• Pragmatic and solution focused.
• Sets high standards, empowers and encourages accountability
• A committed, constructive and effective team player with proven ability to inspire, trust and motivate team members and colleagues towards achieving challenging goals
• Able to take a hands-on approach where appropriate to engaging with teams/stakeholders
• Strong financial acumen
• Critical thinker and ability to appropriately challenge and influence
  
  
  

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At HSB, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion foster innovation and resilience and enable us to act braver and better. Embracing the power of DEI is at the core of who we are. We recognise diversity can be multi-dimensional, intersectional and complex, so we want to build a diverse workforce that includes a wide range of racial, ethnic, sexual and gender identities; economic and geographic backgrounds; physical abilities; ages; life, school and career experiences; and political, religious and personal beliefs. Additionally, we are committed to building an equitable and inclusive work environment where this diversity is celebrated, valued and has equitable opportunities to succeed.

All candidates in consideration for any role can request a reasonable adjustment at any point in our recruitment process. You can request an adjustment by speaking to your Talent Acquisition contact.

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