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Job Type: Contract
Project Portfolio Director (UK)Posting Start Date: 5/13/26Location: United Kingdom – Nexans Logistics Ltd., Milton KeynesEmployment: Full TimeExperience: Over 5 yearsID: 80152
The Turnkey Project Execution section is responsible for execution of projects within the business group. All projects within the projects execution section are grouped in product and/or Client related portfolios. The Project Portfolio Director will allocate projects to the portfolio.
Welcoming You To The TeamThe departments contain the main disciplines within Project Management, Project QHSE and Risk – as well as allocated resources for Contract Management, Project Planning, Document Control, Finance/Controlling and Procurement. The Tender group is organised in the tender department – supported by the project department. The portfolio director may function as project manager, operational supervisor for one or several projects, and/or take on responsibility for specific tasks. The team is spread between several locations and may support execution activities ongoing in different plants and sites within the business group.
Getting a Flying Start
Support if and when required – including performing senior reviews
Project Execution
Support the VP Operations/ Project Director and/or the Department Manager by supervising projects, including – but not limited to – the following:
Ensure that projects are executed according to contract obligations, clients expectations and internal expectations, including profitability requirements and internal procedures – through supervision and support to the project manager
Support the process to obtain an as optimal project execution as possible, including identifying and controlling risks and opportunities
Act as project manager (PM) for special projects
People Management
Coaching and developing team members
Support changes to ensure effective use of the resources and to meet internal and external requirements
Section
Turnover for the projects is in the range up to 1000 MEUR
Contribute and participate in improvement work and agreed strategic initiatives
Responsible for reporting according to senior management requirements
Key Interfaces
Management representatives from the Client and Stakeholders as required
All other operational and supporting departments in the business group
Director Projects/ Department Manager within the relevant product area
Manufacturing plants
Other Nexans units dependent on projects
How You Make An Impact
Deliver projects within agreed use of Time, Cost and Quality and HSE
Effective use of personnel for project execution and tender works
Supporting and developing teams and team members
Satisfied clients
Improved processes & motivated manpower
Achieve high professional standards
Competencies And Personal Attributes
University degree MSc, MBA or similar
Management and communication skills
Relevant industry and operational knowledge
Economical commercial skills
Proven Project Management experience
Fluent in English – oral and written
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