Portfolio Insights and Quality Manager at Arriva Group

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Data Analysis, Executive Dashboarding, Portfolio Management, Stakeholder Influence, Financial Forecasting, Power BI, KPI Development, Quality Assurance, Strategic Reporting, Risk Management, Governance Frameworks, Performance Analytics

Industry

Ground Passenger Transportation

Description

Portfolio Insight & Quality Manager Closing date for applications: Friday 3rd July 2026 Shape Strategic Decisions Through Data, Insight and Influence Are you passionate about turning complex data into meaningful insight that drives organisational performance? Do you thrive in environments where strategic thinking, analytical expertise and stakeholder influence come together to deliver real change? We are seeking an experienced Portfolio Insight & Performance Manager to lead the development of portfolio intelligence across a diverse portfolio of programmes and projects. This is a highly visible role that sits at the heart of decision-making, helping senior leaders understand performance, manage risk, optimise investment and drive successful delivery. You'll play a key role in transforming data into actionable intelligence, providing clear strategic insight that supports governance, assurance and continuous improvement across major organisational initiatives. What You'll Be Doing Portfolio Insight, Performance & Analytics Develop and maintain executive dashboards that provide clear visibility of portfolio performance, delivery confidence, benefits realisation, financial performance and risk. Analyse delivery, financial and performance data to identify trends, opportunities and emerging risks. Produce forward-looking forecasts and strategic insights that support prioritisation, investment decisions and portfolio optimisation. Lead performance reviews and deep-dive analyses to drive continuous improvement and maximise value. Ensure reporting aligns with governance requirements, delivery milestones and regulatory obligations. Strategic Narrative, Reporting & Collaboration Create compelling reporting packs and strategic narratives for executive leadership, Boards and key stakeholders. Translate complex analytical information into clear, concise recommendations that support informed decision-making. Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on portfolio performance, delivery confidence and strategic interventions. Facilitate performance forums, workshops and governance meetings that promote an intelligence-led culture. Quality & Assurance Maintain and enhance portfolio reporting standards, methodologies and governance frameworks. Provide quality assurance across projects and programmes, ensuring consistency, compliance and best practice. Conduct audits, reviews and performance assessments to identify risks and improvement opportunities. Support teams in applying effective portfolio and programme management disciplines. Governance & Data Quality Work closely with PMO, Finance, Risk, Delivery and Transformation teams to improve data quality and reporting consistency. Drive robust data governance and assurance-ready reporting. Enhance reporting tools, visualisations and digital platforms to improve stakeholder engagement and decision-maker experience. Promote innovative approaches to portfolio intelligence and performance management. What We're Looking For Essential Experience & Skills Strong analytical capability with experience interpreting delivery, financial and risk data to generate actionable insight. Proven experience developing executive dashboards, KPIs and performance reporting frameworks. Experience producing high-quality reports and strategic narrative for senior leaders, Boards or executive governance forums. Ability to communicate complex information clearly and influence decision-making at senior levels. Experience coordinating planning, forecasting and performance information across multiple business functions. Advanced skills in data analysis and visualisation tools such as Power BI, Excel and portfolio reporting systems. Demonstrable experience improving reporting quality, consistency and transparency. Desirable Experience within portfolio, programme or enterprise-level performance reporting environments. Experience preparing reporting and assurance information for regulators or external stakeholders. Knowledge of recognised portfolio and programme management frameworks such as MoP, MSP, P3M or P3O. Experience using portfolio planning and control systems. Professional qualifications in portfolio, programme management, governance or analytics disciplines. Power BI, data analytics or business intelligence certifications. Why Join Us? This is an opportunity to make a significant impact within a complex and evolving environment. You'll work alongside senior leaders, influence strategic decisions, and help shape the future direction of major programmes and investments. If you're an analytical thinker with a passion for insight, performance and continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you. Did you know you can set up alerts for new job opportunities? Simply navigate to 'My Job Alerts' in the Jobs Hub to get started. Arriva is a leading provider of passenger transport across Europe, employing around 34,400 people and delivering around 1.6 billion passenger journeys. With buses, trains, coaches, trams, waterbuses, bike-sharing systems, on-demand transport solutions and a rolling stock leasing company, Arriva proudly connects people and communities safely, reliably and sustainably across 11 countries, delivering these services in a better way, every day. The activities of Arriva are divided into four business units: UK Bus, UK Trains, The Netherlands and Mainland Europe. Arriva has passenger transport operations in the Czech Republic, Croatia, Hungary, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and the United Kingdom, and also operates a rolling stock leasing company in Romania. If the right opportunity hasn’t appeared yet, express your interest in future positions by selecting Get Started below. 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Responsibilities

Lead the development of portfolio intelligence by transforming complex data into actionable insights for senior leadership. Manage executive dashboards, performance reviews, and quality assurance to optimize investment and drive organizational delivery.