DWP Digital
Senior Digital Portfolio Manager
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Senior Digital & Transformation Portfolio Manager
Location & Work Arrangement: Hybrid working across hubs in Birmingham, Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle, or Sheffield Salary: £57,946, plus 28.97% employer pension contributions (worth £16,787 per year)
About the Role
At the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), we’re seeking Senior Digital & Transformation Portfolio Managers to lead stringent digital and transformation portfolios. As the UK’s largest government department, we manage payments exceeding £195bn annually, empowering millions through work and welfare.
In this role, you’ll:
- Partner with key stakeholders to prioritise, oversee performance and risk across live and pipeline projects
- Recommend evidence-based solutions and identify strategic opportunities for new initiatives
- Act as a visible, influential leader, driving excellence through recruitment, coaching, and capability development
- Set professional frameworks and industry standards
Our impact is immense, and our purpose is near-unique—join a dynamic team making a real difference.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Delivery
- Shape and influence strategic planning and portfolio ambitions aligned with organisational goals
- Provide independent portfolio assurance to senior leaders
- Deliver on large-scale digital or change portfolios
- Anticipate delivery risks, resolve issues, and maintain momentum toward outcomes
Performance Improvement & Assurance
- Develop and enhance portfolio frameworks, processes, and controls
- Standardise prioritisation, tracking, and reporting mechanisms
- Embed consistent best practices across teams
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Data-Driven Decision Making
- Leverage data analysis tools for portfolio insights
- Visualise data and communicate findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Stakeholder & Relationship Management
- Build cross-boundary relationships with senior stakeholders
- Influence strategic decisions through leadership and effective communication
Learning & Development
- Support recruitment, mentoring, and professional coaching
- Contribute to capability-building initiatives within the team
What Skills and Experience Do You Need?
Essential
- Proven strategic portfolio leadership in large-scale digital or transformation environments
- Experience in shaping portfolio frameworks, prioritising work, and ensuring alignment with strategic objectives
- Ability to anticipate risks, provide actionable solutions, and maintain momentum
- Strong data analysis skills with expertise in interpreting and visualising portfolio data
- Experience in relationship management at executive levels, with expertise in cross-department collaboration
- A recognised portfolio or programme management qualification (e.g., MoP®, P3O®, MSP, or PMI)
This is What We Offer
Compensation & Perks
✅ Generous salary: £57,946 per annum (with £16,787 annual pension contribution) ✅ 26-31 days paid leave, plus flexi-time (up to 3 extra days/month) ✅ Hybrid working—balance home and hub collaboration
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Benefits Beyond Pay
🎯 Pension scheme – Civil Service’s highly competitive offering 🏆 Flexibility – Customised working hours and policies to support your needs 💙 ‘I Can Be Me’ – Embrace your authentic self in a diverse and inclusive culture 🔄 Volunteer leave – Support for charitable contributions and community engagement 🚲 Interest-free bike/season ticket loans – Affordable commuting options 🏾 Discounts – Savings on shopping, arts, and experiences 🏋 Wellbeing support – Gym subscriptions, health initiatives, and social activities ⚡ Career progression – Coaching, mentoring, and professional development opportunities
Why DWP?
We’re proud creators of award-winning workplaces: 🏆 2024 Diversity Employer of the Year (Computing Women in Tech Awards) 🏅 Committed to Inclusive Leadership (Digital Leaders Awards 2024) 🌟 Best Place to Work in Digital 2025 (Computing Awards) 👩 Top Public Sector Employer for Women (Women in Digital Awards 2025)
Application Process
Applicants follow a streamlined two-stage process:
- Apply – Complete your application through Civil Service Jobs.
- Interview – A single online interview only.
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