Senior Planning & Portfolio Manager

Senior Planning & Portfolio Manager
Location: London (3 days Onsite)
Duration: 6 Months Contract with Potential extension
Pay: -500- -514 per day Inside IR35

We are recruiting for our client-one of the UK''s largest telecommunications and network providers. They are looking to hire a Planning & Portfolio Manager to play a key role in driving strategic planning and performance across a large, complex portfolio.

This is a highly visible role where you will work closely with senior stakeholders, ensuring the organisation is focused on the right priorities, at the right time, with the right resources and funding in place.

What you''ll be doing:

• Own and drive the annual planning cycle across a large portfolio of initiatives
• Manage incoming demand and support prioritisation of projects based on business value
• Act as a key point of contact for senior stakeholders, providing insights and recommendations
• Deliver high-quality reporting and analysis using tools such as Excel and Power BI
• Build and present executive-level PowerPoint presentations to support decision-making
• Track performance through KPIs and portfolio metrics, identifying risks and opportunities
• Ensure all initiatives are aligned with budget, capacity, and strategic objectives
• Continuously improve processes and ways of working across the portfolio

What we''re looking for:

• Strong experience in planning and portfolio management within large enterprise environments
• Proven track record of owning planning cycles (annual/quarterly)
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with confidence working at senior level
• Strong analytical skills with experience in Excel and Power BI
• Ability to translate data into clear insights and business recommendations
• Experience in creating and delivering presentations to senior audiences
• Background in PMO, portfolio management, or strategic planning roles

Nice to have:

• Experience working across large, complex organisations
• Exposure to financial planning, budgeting, or commercial analysis

This is an urgent opportunity where the hiring manager is looking to interview candidates immediately. If you are interested then please apply with a copy of your CV. You can also send your CV to Khushboo. Pandey @ randstad .co .uk

Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.