Technology Portfolio & Initiatives Lead

Technology Portfolio & Initiatives Lead
Kent - 3 days per week onsite
Competitive Salary - No Sponsorship Available

VIQU have partnered with a globally recognised organisation operating at the forefront of international sport and live entertainment. Delivering large-scale global events supported by complex broadcast, digital, data and enterprise technology platforms, this business invests heavily in innovation and strategic technology partnerships to maintain its competitive edge.

They are now seeking a Technology Portfolio & Initiatives Lead to join their IT Portfolio & Technical Initiatives function.

This is a strategically focused, early-life cycle role responsible for shaping, governing and progressing technology initiatives before they transition into delivery. Rather than running projects day-to-day, you will ensure ideas are clearly defined, commercially justified, prioritised and approved through structured stage-gate governance.

As Technology Portfolio & Initiatives Lead, you will:

• Own and manage the technology initiative pipeline from ideation through to approval

• Provide clear visibility and reporting across all early life cycle stages

• Facilitate stakeholder workshops to define problems, scope and use cases

• Guide initiative owners through structured business case development

• Validate benefits, cost assumptions and alignment to strategic objectives

• Coordinate with procurement and legal teams to enable smooth contracting

• Lead stage-gate reviews and portfolio prioritisation forums

• Act as the primary contact for stakeholders during pre-delivery phases

• Provide reporting and insight to senior leadership on pipeline health and risk

You will work cross-functionally with commercial teams, technical stakeholders and external technology partners, ensuring initiatives are well-structured and investment-ready before entering delivery.

• Experience managing multiple concurrent technology projects or programmes

• Strong portfolio management, PMO or pipeline governance experience

• Experience working with strategic partners and third-party suppliers

• Formal project methodology training (Agile, PRINCE2, PMP, APM, MSP etc.)

• Comfortable operating in fast-paced, evolving environments

• Degree educated

Desirable:

• Experience within media, broadcast or large-scale event environments

• Awareness of structured business analysis frameworks (eg BABOK)

This is an opportunity to operate at the centre of technology investment decisions within a globally visible organisation. You'll gain exposure to senior stakeholders, high-value initiatives and commercially significant partnerships, shaping programmes before they move into delivery.

Benefits include:

• Private healthcare and dental cover

• Exclusive event access benefits

• Enhanced parental leave policies

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + seasonal closure

• Learning and development opportunities

• Employee perks and discount schemes

If you enjoy shaping initiatives, influencing senior stakeholders and driving structured governance across complex technology environments, this role offers genuine impact and visibility.

Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or contact Aaron Chiverton on the VIQU Website. Know someone great? Refer them and receive up to £1,000 if successful (terms apply).