Portfolio Director- Service Transformation

Our Central Government client is looking for a Portfolio Director to lead the strategic oversight and delivery of the Service Transformation portfolio across their services. This role ensures alignment with organisational priorities, drives efficiency, and delivers improved outcomes for citizens, businesses, and the environment.The Portfolio Director will own and lead both the Change Management Office (CMO) and the Portfolio Management Office (PMO), embedding best practice in portfolio governance, change management, benefits realisation, and stakeholder engagement across the organisation.What you will lead:Strategic direction and governance of the service transformation portfolioMaturing PMO practices: planning, prioritisation, reporting, assuranceSenior leadership of the CMO and change management standardsPortfolio performance, risk management, and benefits trackingResource and budget optimisationContinuous improvement in agile delivery and service designSkills and ExperienceProven experience in portfolio director or programme director leadership within complex organisations.Strong understanding of service transformation, portfolio governance, and change management.Experience establishing or leading PMO and CMO functions.Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.Familiarity with government frameworks (e.g., GDS standards, Cabinet Office assurance).In return, you will receive the opportunity to support a major government department, going through large ..... full job details .....