Project Portfolio Manager

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Company Description

Element Six (E6), is a global leader in the design, development and production of synthetic diamond and tungsten carbide supermaterials. Part of the De Beers Group, our primary manufacturing sites are located in UK, Ireland, Germany, South Africa and the US.

Our mission

We put our customers first. Using our technological expertise and industrial leadership we deliver innovative solutions to achieve competitive advantage.

Our vision

With access to the most sophisticated R&D technology and the best minds in the business, the future is full of possibilities...

Employment Equity & Inclusion and Diversity

We are committed to fostering a vibrant workplace culture that is inclusive and embraces our diversity, where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfil their potential, and thrive.

Background checks

Successful candidates will be required to complete a background screening check which may include a criminal check and validation of qualifications.

Job Description

• We are looking for a Project Portfolio Manager to join our team and manage our innovation portfolio, reporting to the Head of Innovation.
• Proactively driving effectiveness and efficiency of our innovation function, you will work alongside colleagues across multiple sites and departments and be responsible for overseeing and maintaining our portfolio of projects.
• Continuous improvement of framework structure and governance procedures and processes across all project types at Element Six
• A key function of the role will be appraisal and governance of innovation projects associated with our R&D and product portfolio
• Responsible for providing data insights into the project portfolio, providing timely analysis, and presenting your findings in a clear and persuasive way to influence decisions.
• The successful applicant must be able to effectively interact with staff at all levels and across multiple functions.

Duties and tasks

• Analysis of the portfolio to ensure a balanced portfolio against crucial factors such as short term versus long term or risk against reward, linking the innovation project portfolio to measures of success across innovation and product performance.
• Assessing portfolio performance, reviewing opportunities for continuous improvement, working to establish and promote best practice in project management.
• Development and maintenance of business unit innovation project funnels to support prioritisation of projects.
• Developing processes to show interdependencies of projects across the portfolio.
• Communication on status of portfolio, designing and utilising dashboard metric reporting to highlight key changes and risks to projects on a regular basis.
• Accountable for our New Product Introduction process including governance and oversight.
• Responsible for continuous improvement and driving learnings across the portfolio.
• Leading the digital transformation of project information, and integration with other data systems within Element Six to provide insights from related information.

Qualifications

• A successful influencer with confidence and assertiveness who has strong diplomacy skills.
• Strong experience in project management in a scientific or equivalent field with a proven record of project delivery and/or commercialisation
• Technical acumen in a science-based discipline or commercial experience would be beneficial.
• Able to communicate proactively and extensively with senior business leaders, key stakeholders.
• Previous experience working in a project or programme management office would be beneficial.
• Proficient in the use of software applications, in particular MS PowerPoint, Excel, Word. Experience of a PPM software package and Power BI would also be advantageous.
• Highly organised and adept at multi-tasking with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

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