Portfolio Development Manager (PDM)
Professional Summary
Experienced Programme and Project Manager with over 5 years of proven success delivering complex portfolio developments within telecommunications environments, including broadband and security technologies. Strong strategic business acumen with the ability to align delivery initiatives to organisational objectives, business OKRs, financial targets, and customer outcomes. Skilled in leading end\-to\-end product and service development lifecycles, from requirements definition and design through build, testing, trial, launch, adoption, and continuous improvement.
Demonstrated expertise in Agile delivery methodologies including SAFe, Scrum, Kanban, and Lean, with a strong track record of driving efficient, customer\-focused, and commercially successful outcomes. Adept at managing large\-scale cross\-functional and virtual teams, fostering collaboration, accountability, and high performance across diverse stakeholder groups.
Experienced in portfolio planning and roadmap development, working closely with product, technology, and business teams to define strategic priorities, assess delivery timelines, estimate costs, and manage risks. Strong change management capabilities, including building compelling business cases, creating stakeholder buy\-in, driving business readiness, and supporting organisations through complex transformation journeys.
Holds recognised Project and Service Management certifications such as PRINCE2, PMP, Agile, and/or ITIL. Combines strategic thinking, independent decision\-making, and strong leadership skills to deliver better, faster, and more cost\-effective solutions that enhance competitiveness, support growth, and place customer experience at the centre of delivery.
Key Skills
- Programme \& Project Management
- Telecommunications Portfolio Delivery
- Broadband \& Security Technologies
- Product Development \& Launch Management
- Agile Delivery (SAFe, Scrum, Kanban, Lean)
- Strategic Planning \& Roadmap Development
- Business Case Development
- Financial Planning \& Cost Management
- Change Management \& Business Readiness
- Stakeholder \& Executive Management
- Cross\-Functional Team Leadership
- Vendor \& Partner Management
- Service Lifecycle Management
- Risk, Dependency \& Issue Management
- Customer\-Centric Delivery
- Organisational Transformation
- Led end\-to\-end delivery of telecommunications portfolio developments across requirements, design, build, testing, trials, launch, and adoption phases.
- Partnered with product and technology teams to create portfolio roadmaps, delivery plans, cost estimates, and resource strategies.
- Managed multifunctional virtual teams, driving performance, collaboration, and delivery excellence.
- Delivered broadband and security\-related projects while coordinating internal stakeholders and external vendors.
- Applied Agile methodologies to accelerate delivery, improve quality, and optimise customer outcomes.
- Developed and executed change management strategies to support successful adoption of new products, services, and capabilities.
- Ensured alignment between business objectives, operational priorities, and technology delivery.
Work Location: In person
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