We are seeking a dynamic Head of Portfolio (HoP) to assume a central role in harmonizing and enhancing our strategic endeavors across our diverse brands and markets. The Head Of Portfolio will be instrumental in shaping our operational methodologies, organizational structure, and delivery frameworks in tandem with our ongoing product delivery and projects.
The Head Of Portfolio will be deeply committed to value delivery, leveraging a plethora of data and metrics to discern trends, recognize patterns, and address challenges. Collaborating closely with Engineering and Product leaders, they will spearhead efforts to minimize inefficiencies, empowering teams to attain Autonomy, Accountability, and Alignment towards achieving valuable outcomes.
Additionally, the Head Of Portfolio will cultivate strategic partnerships with Directors within each domain. For instance, the Head of Portfolio “Gaming” will collaborate closely with Gaming Directors/MDs to ensure seamless integration and synergy across initiatives.
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What you will do:
- Lead and coach our product pillar teams through their transformation, embracing and role modelling autonomy and empowerment throughout the department
- Lead, mentor, and coach a team of delivery professionals, providing guidance on product portfolio management, strategic planning, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with key stakeholders, including executives, product managers, development teams, and external partners, to ensure alignment and gather insights that contribute to strategic decision-making.
- Develop and enforce common processes, methodologies, and agile best practices for product and project delivery, ensuring consistency, efficiency, and quality.
- Facilitate communication and collaboration between the respective pillar teams to promote knowledge sharing, innovation, and the identification of opportunities for cross-functional projects.
Who you are:
- Profound comprehension of the product lifecycle and its impact on delivering business objectives.
- Proficiency across all facets of delivery, including the judicious selection of frameworks.
- Sound familiarity with Agile Methodologies, a suite of adaptable and collaborative approaches to project management and software development emphasizing flexibility, customer engagement, and iterative advancement.
- Seasoned in Continuous Improvement practices, adept at systematically identifying, analyzing, and implementing incremental enhancements and optimizations in processes, practices, and products, fostering a culture of perpetual learning and refinement within the organization
- Demonstrated track record in Organizational Transformation, skillfully orchestrating strategic initiatives to implement substantial changes across a company's structure, processes, culture, and operations to realize new objectives and adapt to evolving challenges.
- Advanced grasp of Governance & Assurance principles, with the ability to effectively apply organizational policies and procedures to manage and regulate organizational processes.
- Proficient in Conflict Resolution, adept at mitigating customer conflicts and proactively identifying and addressing potential areas of risk. Skilled in investigating, documenting, and resolving conflicts and issues to ensure smooth operations.
What we offer
At Entain, we know that signing top players requires a great starting package, and plenty of support to inspire peak performance. Join us, and a competitive salary is just the beginning. Working for us in the UK, you can expect to receive great benefits like:
- Generous group bonus scheme
- Hybrid working – 2 days in the office
- Private medical insurance
- Pension scheme – matched to 6%
- Ability to buy and sell holiday
- Free subscription to wellbeing app Unmind
- Additional “It’s Your Game” day off to use at either Christmas or New Year
- Entain & Enhance days – 2 paid days off to focus on your professional or personal development
- Share save scheme
- Paid subscription to LinkedIn Learning
And outside of this, you’ll have the chance to turn recognition from leaders and colleagues into amazing prizes. Join a winning team of talented people and be a part of an inclusive and supporting community where everyone is celebrated for being themselves.
Should you need any adjustments or accommodations to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact us.
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