Project Portfolio Delivery Lead

CompanyJames Chase

LocationLondon Area, United Kingdom

Posted At11/28/2025

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Occupation Type

Business and financial project management professionals

Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled

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£56,500 (£28.97 per hour)

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Description

Project Portfolio Delivery Lead – London Transport Operator

Hybrid | London (4 days on-site)

UK residents with full right to work only – no sponsorship available.

Our client, a leading London transport operator, is seeking a Project Portfolio Delivery Lead to oversee and drive a portfolio of high-profile strategic and operational projects. This role is central to delivering organisational value, supporting long-term strategy, and ensuring operational excellence across the business.

Working closely with senior leadership, cross-functional teams, and external partners, you’ll lead complex, business-critical programmes in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Please note: Candidates must have experience that includes some construction-related project delivery. Exclusively Technology/Digital backgrounds will not be considered.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage the project portfolio, ensuring alignment with organisational priorities.
Prioritise programmes based on impact, risk, and resources.
Maintain strong governance and proactively resolve risks and delivery challenges.
Serve as the senior link between leadership, project teams, and delivery partners.
Drive collaboration, accountability, and high delivery standards.
Oversee contractor/vendor performance and ensure value for money.
Work with Finance, Operations, and wider teams on resource and budget alignment.

About You

7+ years’ experience as programme/project manager, including construction-related exposure (transport, maritime, infrastructure, etc.).
Professional PM accreditation (APM/PMI; PRINCE2/MSP).
Proven track record leading complex, multi-stakeholder projects, managing capital budgets of £5m+.
Background in SME/private sector environments.
Excellent stakeholder and relationship-building skills; positive and energising approach.
People/line management experience.
Strong contractor/vendor management capability.
Strategic thinker able to convert vision into action.