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The Portfolio Assurance Manager will be responsible for ensuring that GNI’s portfolio of projects and programmes comply with governance requirements and are aligned with regulatory requirements. They will be responsible for providing oversight, direction and assurance across GNI’s investment portfolio to ensure delivery of safe, efficient and strategically aligned projects and programmes. They will lead a team that is focused on ensuring that all projects and programmes are well-governed, controlled and delivering the expected outcomes.
Job Responsibility:
Lead the Portfolio Assurance team to ensure that all projects are well-governed, controlled and delivering expected outcomes
Accountable for ensuring projects and programmes in the portfolio comply with governance requirements
Responsible for the development of the Sub-EAC/EAC Capital Expenditure submission papers, and the Board submission papers
Provide assurance across the portfolio for the lifecycle of projects/programmes (initiation, planning, delivery, close out)
Responsible for monitoring portfolio performance trends and provide insight on delivery confidence and forecast outcomes
Identify, assess and escalate portfolio-level risk, issues and systemic weaknesses that are impacting performance
Produce, clear concise performance and assurance reports for senior leadership and governance forums
Conduct gateway reviews and health checks on projects and programmes
Responsible for improving governance processes and driving consistent standards
Contribute to the development of portfolio management maturity and assurance capability
Work closely with the Portfolio Planning Manager and the Project Controls Manager to ensure there is a single, integrated delivery plan for GNI
Work closely with Asset Strategy, Asset Delivery and Asset Operations to monitor and drive performance on all projects and programmes
Share lessons learned and best practices across the portfolio and drive for high performance across the team, setting the standard for continuous improvement in the delivery of the portfolio
Perform other such duties that may be required from time to time
Requirements:
Relevant third level degree, professional qualification or equivalent competence gained through a significant career in a largely similar role
Minimum 7 years post qualification experience managing the delivery of projects or programmes in the natural gas or similar utility industry
Experience in portfolio, program or project assurance within utilities, infrastructure, or a regulated environment
Familiarity with project lifecycles, milestones, and programme delivery in infrastructure or similar environments
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex issues to diverse audiences
Ability to foster cross-functional collaboration and integrate activities with wider organisational goals
Proven ability to handle complex issues proactively, manage disputes effectively, and find practical solutions under pressure
Ability to lead and motivate teams, driving high performance, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Experience of developing and maintaining effective strategic partnerships with key stakeholders would be an advantage
A track record of achievement of key results and will have demonstrated ability to accelerate these results through others
Strong decision-making capabilities which is based on strong technical or functional understanding
Nice to have:
Experience of developing and maintaining effective strategic partnerships with key stakeholders would be an advantage