Technology Portfolio ManagerCentrica · Windsor

Technology Portfolio Manager

🗓️ Posted 2026-10-03 Windsor Hybrid ICT
💰 Salary Not shared 📊 Market 5,000 GBP–7,500 GBP/mo

About the Company

Join us, be part of more. We're so much more than an energy company. We're a family of brands revolutionising how we power the planet. We're energisers. One team of 21,000 colleagues that's energising a greener, fairer future by creating an energy system that doesn't rely on fossil fuels, whilst living our powerful commitment to igniting positive change in our communities. Here, you can find more purpose, more passion, and more potential. That's why working here is MoreThanACareer. We do energy differently - we do it all. We make it, store it, move it, sell it, and mend it. Centrica are going through an exciting period of change. We're evolving to become a truly purpose-led organisation, helping millions of customers to live more sustainably, simply, and affordably. We truly believe that we have a huge role to play in helping the nation to cut carbon emissions and prepare for a net zero future, and it's a role we are immensely proud of. An opportunity to play your part : Technology is at the heart of everything we do at Centrica, we enable business growth and performance. You will join the team at an exciting time in our transformation journey. This is an opportunity to shape our direction and contribute to the digitalisation of Centrica. We currently have an exciting opportunity to join Centrica's Technology team as Technology Portfolio Manager for Group Functions, reporting to Technology Delivery Director.

Responsibilities

  • ● visible role in Group Functions Technology organisation. You will work closely with the Tech Leadership Team developing a group functions technology transformation roadmap and managing its implementation. You will partner with Leadership Teams across Group Functions (HR, Procurement, etc.) to develop and implement their transformation roadmap, enabled by technology (SAP, Workday, Ariba, etc.).
  • ● The ideal candidate will have experience in building high performing portfolio delivery teams in a multi-modal environment, with strong business acumen and a focus on strategic outcomes. Experience of Technology Portfolio Management in complex environments with a mixture of legacy, modern and emerging technologies will help you be successful in this role. You are likely to be a seasoned Portfolio or Programme Manager, who is able to engage credibly with executive stakeholders developing technology strategy, managing conflicting demands and priorities and who is not afraid to roll up the sleeves and get the work done with the delivery teams too.
  • ● The Day to day
  • ● Develop Group Functions Technology Transformation portfolio delivery strategy.
  • ● Plan and deliver portfolio of circa 40 projects annually.
  • ● Manage a team of project managers.
  • ● Manage portfolio multi-million budget and optimise return on investment.
  • ● Manage portfolio demands prioritisation aligned to strategic objectives.
  • ● Provide delivery assurance to technical project managers and across technology delivery teams.
  • ● Ensure compliance with standards and governance.
  • ● Be a Technology Delivery Partner for the companywide stakeholders.
  • ● Provide portfolio reporting and manage portfolio communication companywide.
  • ● Be a proactive member of Technology Delivery Management team and act as a role model.
  • ● Why should you apply
  • ● https://www.morethanacareer.energy/centrica
  • ● If you're full of energy, fired up about sustainability, and ready to craft not only a better tomorrow, but a better you, then come and find your purpose in a team where your voice matters, your growth is non-negotiable, and your ambitions are our priority.
  • ● Help us, help you. We would love for you to share any information about yourself throughout our recruitment process so that we can better understand you and help shape your journey.