Lean Portfolio Analyst Job at Barclays (Knutsford)

Planning & Governance Analyst

We are seeking a Cost Planning Specialist to support Vodafone Business Group por...

Location

Egypt , Giza

Salary:

Not provided

Vodafone

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

An experienced finance or cost planning professional with strong analytical and data interpretation skills
Confident working with portfolio‑level CAPEX and OPEX budgets in complex environments
Proficient in SAP Finance & Accounting and advanced Excel
Knowledgeable in accounting cost treatment principles and financial governance
Comfortable working in matrix organisations with virtual, cross‑functional teams
A clear communicator with the ability to present insights to senior stakeholders
Experienced in IT delivery, business transformation, or PMO environments
Fluent in English, both written and spoken
Holds a relevant university degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related discipline

Job Responsibility

Partner with Lean Portfolio Management and portfolio budget owners to maintain an accurate and realistic full‑year outlook aligned with approved plans and accounting standards
Control portfolio budgets in line with governance approvals, identifying and communicating risks and opportunities to Finance
Manage end‑to‑end project accounting activities including forecasting, commitments, month‑end reconciliation, SAP budget setup, and variance analysis
Ensure alignment between budget trackers, SAP actuals, commitments, and projected spend
Consolidate and deliver regular and ad‑hoc financial reporting for Finance, LPM, and delivery stakeholders
Review monthly CAPEX and OPEX positions across product portfolios, providing insights, trends, and recommendations on spend performance
Participate in monthly portfolio syncs to assess delivery progress, scope changes, and commercial impact
Escalate significant cost movements to Commercial Governance to support robust business case evaluation
Collaborate with Portfolio LPMs on quarterly strategic portfolio reviews, challenging investment decisions through data‑driven analysis
Continuously identify opportunities to simplify, standardise, and automate cost planning processes

What we offer

Exposure to large‑scale, high‑impact portfolios within a global organisation
Opportunities to influence strategic investment decisions
Collaboration with senior stakeholders across multiple countries and functions
A role that balances analytical depth with business partnership
A supportive environment that values continuous improvement and learning

Business Analyst

We are looking for a Business Analyst to join our Digital team. We are a group o...

Location

India , Pune

Salary:

Not provided

Actualize

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Computer Science Engineering qualification (B. E. or B. Tech or MTech) from a reputed university
5-8 years of experience in similar role
Passionate about Embedded systems, Controllers, IoT, IIoT and Modern web applications
Experience in working in Agile/Scrum teams and following agile process
Knowledge and experience with tools like Azure DevOps and/or Jira for requirements tracking and reporting

Job Responsibility

Coordinate with the team on requirements definition, clarification, and acceptance criteria
Work closely with Product and Solution Management, Product Owners, Software Leaders, and other stakeholders to help ensure strategy and execution alignment
Act as the Subject Matter Expert for the assigned area
Assist in tracking the execution of features and capabilities
Prepare capacity plans and highlight execution risks to customers and stakeholders
Work and prepare periodic reports and burn-down charts to track progress
Provides transparency and radiates status to all relevant stakeholders (e.g., RTE / Lean Portfolio Management (LPM))
Fosters the preparation of Vision and Backlogs, ensuring they are ready for Sprint/PI planning
Adhere to and foster built-in quality practices
Advise and mentor more junior team members to maximize overall productivity and effectiveness

What we offer

Challenging work environment
Opportunity to contribute and grow in a product design and development multi-national organization
Support for further development and growth
Encouragement to challenge the Status Quo and take initiatives in developing new tools, framework, and applications
Culture of work-life balance, continuous learning, and inclusivity
Support for professional certifications and upskilling programs

Fulltime

VP Product Owner - Liquidity Management Platform

Embark on a transformative journey as VP Product Owner - Liquidity Management Pl...

Location

India , Pune

Salary:

Not provided

Barclays

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Agile methodologies
Strategic thinking
Lean portfolio management
Product development
Stakeholder management
Design thinking
Business strategy
Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) certified Product Owner/Product Manager, Leading SAFe, Scrum Alliance certified Scrum Product Owner, Professional Scrum Product Owner, or its equivalent

Job Responsibility

Develop a vision and roadmap for their product(s)/journey(s)
Understand and meet business goals by specifying features and capabilities that can be integrated into product backlogs
Defines cascading OKRs for their product(s)/journey(s)
Drive feature refinement effort and own acceptance criteria for capabilities and/or features
Manage and cultivate relationships with internal and external customers and stakeholders
Lead an agile squad of developers, business analysts, testers, and SMEs
Ultimate source of truth and decision maker for journey features throughout product development lifecycle
Ensure Product Alignment with Business Goals
Communicate Product Vision to Delivery Teams
Create and Refine User Stories

What we offer

Hybrid working
Structured approach to hybrid working with fixed 'anchor' days
Supportive and inclusive culture and environment
Opportunities to explore flexible working arrangements
Opportunities for mobility and exploring operations
State-of-the-art technology hub with excellent facilities

Fulltime

Process Reengineering Senior Manager

Location

Egypt , New Cairo

Salary:

Not provided

Ethics HR

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field from a reputable university
10+ years of banking experience
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Superior communication skills
Data-driven decision-making skills
Deep understanding of banking regulations, compliance, and risk
Strategic thinking combined with hands-on execution capabilities
Lead without direct authority & persuade senior executives
Expert proficiency in process mapping and analysis tools
Excellent project management capabilities

Job Responsibility

Lead cross-functional teams to map current-state (as-is) processes, identifying pain points, bottlenecks, redundancies, and control gaps
Facilitate innovative workshops to design future-state (to-be) processes that are customer-centric, streamlined, automated, and compliant
Utilize data analytics to quantify process performance (e.g., cycle time, error rates, cost per transaction) and validate improvement opportunities
Design and model new processes, including requirements for policy, technology, and organizational change
Develop bank's process reengineering methodology, integrating Lean, Six Sigma, and Agile principles
Establish and manage a portfolio of process transformation initiatives aligned with the bank's strategic priorities
Define key performance indicators (KPIs) and create enhanced business cases to secure executive sponsorship and funding
Present findings, recommendations, and progress updates to the Executive Committee and Steering Forums
Build strong, trusted relationships with business unit heads (Retail, Commercial, Operations, Risk, Compliance, IT) to gain buy-in and ensure alignment
Mentor, coach, and develop a team of process improvement analysts and managers

VP - Project & Programme Practice Lead

We are seeking a Programme & Project Practice Lead to play a pivotal leadership ...

Location

India , Pune

Salary:

Not provided

Vodafone

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

An experienced leader with a strong track record of delivering highly complex technical and business change programmes at scale
Comfortable operating in senior stakeholder and matrix environments, influencing across functions and geographies to drive alignment and results
A clear and engaging communicator, able to translate complex change into meaningful messages for diverse audiences, from delivery teams to senior leaders
Experienced in industry-standard programme and project management methodologies, with practical application of Agile, SAFe, and Lean approaches
Degree educated or equivalent, with programme or project management accreditation such as MSP or PRINCE2
Agile, SAFe, or Lean certifications are valued
An MBA is advantageous

Job Responsibility

Lead, inspire, and develop a high-performing team of senior programme managers, project managers, project analysts, and coordinators, fostering a culture of trust, accountability, and continuous improvement
Establish and continuously evolve robust, well-documented project and programme delivery standards, ensuring consistency and excellence across all portfolios
Embed and mature industry-leading ways of working, including SAFe, Agile, Lean, MSP, and PRINCE2, raising the overall capability and impact of the practice
Ensure projects and programmes are delivered efficiently, on time, within budget, and to agreed quality standards, with clear governance and controls
Drive strong customer and employee experience outcomes, identifying opportunities to optimise delivery and scale improvements across VOIS
Implement and monitor quality control processes, KPIs, and performance metrics, including productivity, milestone delivery, and billable utilisation where applicable
Collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders across technology, business, and operations to enable seamless, outcome-focused delivery
Act as a role model for inclusive leadership, effective stakeholder engagement, and commercially focused decision-making in complex matrix environments

What we offer

The opportunity to shape and lead an industry-leading delivery practice at the heart of VOIS transformation
Exposure to large-scale, high-impact programmes across multiple geographies and business domains
A leadership role with scope to influence strategy, ways of working, and organisational capability
A collaborative, inclusive environment that values continuous learning, innovation, and professional growth

Project and Programme Practice Lead

We are seeking a strategic and forward‑thinking Programme & Project Practice Lea...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

Not provided

Vodafone

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Senior leader with experience delivering complex technical and business transformation programmes
Skilled in managing and influencing senior stakeholders in multi‑layered, cross‑functional environments
Excellent communicator with the ability to articulate complex programmes to a range of audiences
Proficient in programme management methodologies, with strong knowledge of agile frameworks and continuous improvement principles
Preferably educated to degree level, with professional qualifications such as MSP, PRINCE2, SAFe, Agile, or Lean
an MBA is advantageous
Strategic thinker with strong judgement, able to design and influence long‑term approaches while ensuring high‑quality day‑to‑day delivery

Job Responsibility

Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team of programme managers, project managers, analysts, and coordinators
Build an industry‑leading delivery function with clear vision, integrated capabilities, and scalable operating models
Oversee the successful delivery of major transformation programmes, customer‑driven initiatives, and internal projects
Promote consistent, modern ways of working by embedding leading methodologies such as SAFe, Agile, Lean, and other emerging frameworks
Drive strong customer and stakeholder experience, ensuring effective cross‑functional collaboration and alignment across portfolios
Implement meaningful performance measures including KPIs, project health indicators, billable hours, and productivity metrics
Ensure delivery outcomes contribute to measurable improvements in cost efficiency, customer and employee experience, operational quality, and performance
Act as a role model for leadership, communication, and active listening when engaging with senior stakeholders across matrixed environments

What we offer

The opportunity to lead a high‑impact delivery function that shapes VOIS’ transformation journey
Exposure to global stakeholders, large‑scale programmes, and cutting‑edge methodologies
The ability to influence delivery culture and performance across multiple portfolios
A role that blends strategic leadership with hands‑on transformation impact in a supportive and forward‑thinking environment

Sr. Supply Chain Analyst

This role will have primary responsibility for Supply Chain activities within th...

Location

United States , Covington

Salary:

Not provided

BD

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Logistics, Operations, other relevant field and 5 years relevant experience OR MBA/MS in relevant discipline and 3 years relevant experience
Demonstrated experience working in ERP systems (i.e. JDE, SAP, ECC etc.)
Must have strong experience and knowledge of demand/supply/production planning, forecasting techniques, inventory management, capacity leveling and logistics.
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills to resolve conflicts impacting the business strategy.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including written, verbal, listening, and presentation.
Proven ability to successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously and effectively engage with multiple levels of management and cross-functional organizations (Marketing, Sales, Manufacturing, Engineering, Purchasing, Finance, Quality, etc.)
Advanced Excel skills to manipulate and analyze data.
Demonstrated customer-centric focus and experience dealing with global markets a plus.
Detail-oriented individual with a strong ability to multi-task.
Advanced knowledge of data visualization tools (Power BI, QlikView, Tableau, etc.)

Job Responsibility

Harness the Power of Data - Transform analytical, marketing, and sales insights into precise forecasts across our diverse global high-mix portfolio
Real-Time Monitoring Wizard - Track demand patterns as they happen, spotting variances and proactively solving potential service challenges before they impact customers
Accuracy Champion - Spearhead process improvements to enhance forecast precision and reduce bias
Database Detective - Expertly query databases to extract critical decision-making information
SIOP Orchestrator - Own and lead monthly demand SIOP reviews with cross-functional business teams
Launch Strategist - Drive demand planning for new product introductions within your assigned platform
Inventory Strategist - Calculate and implement intelligent stocking strategies (ISS) for product launches
Lifecycle Manager - Oversee product phase-outs with strategies to minimize inventory scrap
Supply Chain Partner - Work closely with global supply planners to mitigate risks to customer service, inventory levels, and costs
Global Allocation Expert - Develop worldwide inventory strategies, including production prioritization and regulatory build approaches

Fulltime

Quality Assurance, Monitoring & Testing Senior Lead Analyst

Technology & Business Enablement (T&BE) empowers Citi to achieve its day-to-day ...

Location

India , Mumbai

Salary:

Not provided

Citi

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Strong experience in risk and control/ audit supervision, quality assurance / control and monitoring processes
In-depth subject matter expertise of technology process and risks
Experience in Enterprise Resilience and Operational Resilience is preferred
Ability to demonstrate critical thinking and lean towards solutioning
Meaningful knowledge of the risk management framework, including risk identification, risk appetite and strategy, risk-related decisions, processes and controls, risk analytics and governance
Experience working horizontally across an organization and participating in enterprise-wide implementations of major policy and relevant risk programs
Broad understanding of relevant banking regulation and supervisory expectations for large complex financial institutions
Well-developed listening skills and a strong ability to engage at the executive management level by providing proactive support and advice on a variety of risk matters
Superior oral and written communication skills, and in particular ability to assess and contribute to the content of key risk and control reporting and provide clear, timely and concise status updates to senior management
Strong ability to engage at the senior management level and demonstrated communication experience at different levels of organization

Job Responsibility

Manage, deliver, and supervise assigned QA portfolio to ensure on-time and quality execution of QA reviews in conformance with QA procedure
Design and lead QA reviews/assessments to provide independent assurance/check and challenge on the design and operating effectiveness and sustainability of the remedial actions
Support high severity issue and Transformation regulatory commitment owners towards effective and on-time remediation
When new issues are identified, support issue owner in defining the corrective action plans
Monitor progress of the remediation of issues within QA scope and support issue owner during issue validation period towards successful closure of the issue
Support Data QA Director (QAD) in fostering a strong partnership across T&BE, Data, Global Business Risk and Controls, 2nd, and 3rd line functions
Support QA management to escalate concerns timely, consistently and at the right levels by contributing to senior management reporting
Contribute to continued improvement in QA strategy, procedure, and coverage through the delivery of QA products
Support Data QAD to effectively plan and manage allocated resources and budgeted hours for the portfolio
Act as a mentor/coach to respective team members and provide training to QA team members as required

Fulltime

Lean Portfolio Analyst

Barclays

Location:
United Kingdom , Knutsford

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
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Job Posted:
January 11, 2026

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