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Life. Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.
Are you driven by clarity, impact and strategic influence at a global scale? This is a rare opportunity to shape how IT investments are planned, prioritised and governed across a global organisation. As Senior IT Portfolio Manager, you will sit at the heart of decision making, bringing transparency, insight and discipline to a complex, fast moving IT landscape while partnering with senior leaders worldwide.
What will you be doing?
In this role, you will lead the end to end global IT demand and portfolio management process, ensuring that every investment tells a clear story of value and alignment. You will own how demand is captured, prioritised and governed, translating strategy into a balanced and credible portfolio.
You will shape and run portfolio planning and investment prioritisation cycles, working closely with Finance, PMO and IT leadership to deliver accurate forecasting, financial oversight and executive ready insights. Each month, you will prepare and lead executive portfolio review forums, enabling informed decisions through clear, reliable and compelling data.
Beyond the day to day, you will continuously evolve how portfolio management is done. You will strengthen governance, improve tools and processes, promote Lean Portfolio Management practices and help embed a culture that values transparency, outcomes and operational excellence. Operating globally, you will collaborate across time zones and functions, acting as a trusted partner and advisor to senior stakeholders.
What will you need to be successful?
Success in this role comes from combining strategic thinking with operational discipline, and the confidence to engage credibly at senior level while managing complexity behind the scenes.
- Proven leadership in IT demand management, portfolio management and governance, with the ability to shape prioritisation decisions and influence outcomes at an enterprise level
- Strong, hands on experience with ServiceNow SPM or similar portfolio and PPM tools, using high quality data to drive transparency, insight and executive decision making
- Deep understanding of IT investment governance, financial planning, forecasting and budget management, including reconciliation of actuals across large, complex portfolios
- Executive presence and resilience, able to engage confidently with senior leadership, remain composed under pressure, and navigate challenge and ambiguity with a constructive, outcomes focused approach
- Advanced analytical capability, with strong Excel skills and experience using data visualisation tools such as Power BI to translate complex information into clear, actionable insights
- Ability to operate effectively across global time zones, demonstrating flexibility in working hours and a collaborative mindset when partnering with international stakeholders
You. Unlimited.
We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our Strongest investments are in our people and patients we serve.
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Your Future: Generous annual bonus, life insurance.
Work/Life Balance: Flexible Vacation and Time Off, Paid Holidays and Paid Volunteering Hours, so we can give back to our communities!
Your Wellbeing: Private Health and Dental plans, multisport card/my benefit platform and much more.
Flexibility: Hybrid Working Model (For most professional roles).
Training: Hands-On, Team-Customised, Mentorship, subsidies for language classes, certifications and postgraduate studies
We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our Strongest investments are in our people and patients we serve.
Inclusion & Belonging: Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Inclusion and Belonging, Learn more about our Employee Inclusion Groups on our website
Your Future: Generous annual bonus, life insurance.
Work/Life Balance: Flexible Vacation and Time Off, Paid Holidays and Paid Volunteering Hours, so we can give back to our communities!
Your Wellbeing: Private Health and Dental plans, multisport card/my benefit platform and much more.
Flexibility: Hybrid Working Model (For most professional roles).
Training: Hands-On, Team-Customised, Mentorship, subsidies for language classes, certifications and postgraduate studies
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