BASIC REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Portfolio Management Experience – Minimum 7-10 years of experience in portfolio, program, or project management, specifically within a data and insights product company. Candidates must have a proven track record of managing multiple data-driven projects, overseeing forecasting, analytics, or AI-driven solutions, and ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Education & Certifications – Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Engineering, or a related field; a Master’s degree or relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) is preferred.
• Project & Program Management Expertise – Strong ability to oversee multiple projects, manage interdependencies, enforce governance, and drive execution.
• Data & Analytical Skills – Comfortable working with data manipulation and analysis, tracking KPIs, and using insights to inform decision-making.
• Stakeholder Communication – Proven ability to engage with senior leadership, translate complex project details into clear updates, and influence decisions.
• Software & Tools Proficiency – Proficiency in project and portfolio management tools such as Jira, Asana, Trello, Microsoft 365 (Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams), and AI-driven project tracking systems.
• Agile & Program Governance – Experience working with Agile methodologies, enterprise portfolio management tools, and structured governance frameworks.
• Experience in the automotive industry is highly desirable.

KEY SOFT SKILLS

• Strategic & Detail-Oriented Thinking – Ability to balance big-picture alignment while maintaining an understanding of execution details.
• Proactive Problem-Solving – Skilled at identifying risks early, making quick assessments, and taking action before issues escalate.
• Strong Leadership & Accountability – Ability to coach project managers, hold teams accountable, and drive a high-performance culture.
• Process-Driven & Organised – Experience in setting up efficient systems, governance frameworks, and best practices to improve execution.
• Ability to Operate at Multiple Levels – Can dive into details when needed but also communicate at a strategic level.
• Influence & Negotiation – Capable of navigating complex stakeholder relationships and securing alignment across teams.
• Adaptability & Resilience – Thrives in fast-paced environments, adjusts plans as needed, and keeps teams focused on priorities.
• Collaborative & People-Oriented – Enjoys working across cross-functional teams and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

OUR PEOPLE:

We’re more than 35,000 strong worldwide—so we’re able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.
From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We’re committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. We’re constantly seeking new solutions that have progress in mind. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Portfolio Manager plays a pivotal role in overseeing and optimising a portfolio of strategic automotive supply chain and forecasting projects. They maintain a deep awareness of execution details while staying elevated enough to identify risks, dependencies, and opportunities across multiple projects.
They will be intimately familiar with project execution, particularly for key initiatives, and capable of communicating clear status updates, risks, and recommendations at a senior level. Beyond tracking progress, they will enforce adherence to scope, implement efficient project systems, and coach teams to drive accountability and best practices.
This role requires collaboration with senior leadership, research analysts, data scientists, product teams, and external development partners to ensure projects align with business objectives and deliver measurable impact.
This role is based in the UK, with the option for remote or hybrid working.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT

• Strategic Program Oversight – Maintain a mid-to-detailed view of all projects, ensuring alignment with business priorities while proactively managing interdependencies, risks, and execution challenges.
• Scope & Risk Management – Ensure strict adherence to project scope, proactively flagging deviations and driving corrective action before they impact delivery.
• Accountability & Coaching – Guide project managers, coaching them in best practices and ensuring they take ownership of execution, timelines, and quality standards.
• Data-Driven Decision Making – Use data analysis and KPI tracking to drive efficiency, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Stakeholder Communication & Reporting – Deliver clear, concise updates to senior leadership and key stakeholders, outlining key milestones, progress, risks, and recommendations while ensuring transparency across teams.
• Efficient Resource & Budget Management – Oversee resource allocation across projects, ensuring teams are optimally staffed, budgets are monitored, and risks to delivery are escalated and resolved.

OUR PURPOSE:

Progress is not a self-starter. It requires a catalyst to be set in motion. Information, imagination, people, technology–the right combination can unlock possibility and change the world.
Our world is in transition and getting more complex by the day. We push past expected observations and seek out new levels of understanding so that we can help companies, governments and individuals make an impact on tomorrow. At S&P Global we transform data into Essential Intelligence®, pinpointing risks and opening possibilities. We Accelerate Progress.