Portfolio Manager

We're looking for an experienced and strategic Portfolio Managerto join the UK&I TDDI team at Sodexo.

In this high-impact role, you'll take ownership of managing multiple large-scale projects or entire programmes of work, delivering business transformation that aligns with strategic goals. You'll be responsible for driving results within agreed OpEx/CapEx budgets, timelines, and quality standards.

As a key leader in the team, you will line-manage a group of programme and project managers, as well as project coordinators - providing mentorship, direction, and oversight to ensure excellence across the delivery portfolio. You will ensure all activity adheres to the TDDI Programme/Project Delivery Framework, driving consistency and governance across the board.

The role also includes oversight and control of the wider UK&I portfolio of programmes and projects. You'll collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders, maintaining alignment with the global TDDI function and business priorities.

Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

• Take full responsibility for the management and successful delivery of a portfolio of programmes and projects that are aligned to a group of business technologies.
• Provides effective leadership to the portfolio team and takes appropriate action when team performance deviates from agreed tolerances.
• Provides line management to programme and project managers in their portfolio.
• Plans, directs and monitors the assignment of programmes and projects to the resources allocated to the portfolio.
• Works with Demand Management and PMO to create and manage a portfolio capacity plan, ensuring resource utilisation is maximised.
• Determines when additional "flex" programme or project management resources are required from the contract market, on-boarding/off-boarding these in a timely manner to meet changing demand.
• Manages and maintains weekly and monthly portfolio reporting, providing the necessary input for senior leadership reporting/dashboards.
• Produces full portfolio/programme financials and tracks the financial status of the programmes and projects in the portfolio, including budget, forecast and actual spend.
• Supports programme and project managers with risk assessment assurance and issue escalation management.

Please se e attached job description for further information regarding the role requirements

The Ideal Candidate

• At least 5 years' experience in a full lifecycle Project or Programme Management role, working across multiple dimensions, (infrastructure, software development, 3rd party applications, etc.), managing large complex projects and programmes.
• At least 2 years' experience in managing a portfolio of programmes and projects, ideally using a mix of linear and iterative lifecycle methodologies.
• Demonstrates strong planning and resource management skills.
• Demonstrates knowledge of best project and programme management techniques and practices.
• Good knowledge of other best practice & standards such as ITIL, SDLC, ISO9000, ISO27001

Package Description

Starting salary of £56,000, with potential for increase based on experience.

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of something greater.

You'll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you'll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you'll be able to thrive in your own way.

In addition, we offer20+ Sodexo benefits such as Sodexo retirement plan, discounts to over 1,900 brands to shop online, Gym discount to maintain a healthy lifestyle, a confidential 24/7 employee assistance programme providing independent support to overcome whenever life has its obstacles including emotional support, legal and financial advice.

For further details regarding our Sodexo benefits please see attached.

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!

About The Company

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all.As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity.We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be natural, and be the best versions of themselves.We recognise that we're on a journey with regards to diversity and inclusion and would therefore welcome applications for candidates from underrepresented backgrounds.

We're a Disability Confident Leader employer.We're committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations.We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

Salary Starting salary of £56,000, with potential for increase based on experience.

Frequency Annual

Job Reference SDX/TP/390535/146180

Contract Type Permanent

Closing Date 03 September, 2025

Job Category Information Systems and Technology

Business Unit UK Tech and Services

Location Hybrid - London or Manchester based, Flexible