Overview

Company Description
Version 1 has celebrated over 28 years in Technology Services and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver solutions that drive customer success. Our expertise enables our customers to navigate the rapidly changing Digital-First world we live in. We foster strong partnerships with leading technology giants including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems, Snowflake, ensuring that our customers are provided with the highest quality solutions and services. We’re an award-winning employer reflecting how our employees are at the very heart of Version 1 and what we do. We’re a core values driven company, we hire people who share our values, and we reward those who display and foster them, it’s deeply embedded within our DNA. Invest in us and we’ll invest in you!

Job Description

Responsibilities

• The Portfolio Director role is accountable for the successful delivery of Public Sector engagements, for a defined number of customers (either consulting engagements or project delivery responsibility). The role comprises client engagement, delivery management and people management.
• The Portfolio Director will support the delivery team while generally delegating the responsibility for project delivery (timeline, scope, budget, customer expectations) to Delivery Principal(s) or Delivery Manager(s). They will retain accountability for successful account outcomes and for delighting the customer.
• They will leverage their existing network within Public Sector in the UK to help grow and nurture the business.
• The Portfolio Director is expected to identify, create and influence new opportunities within their customer accounts, including responsibility for driving pre-sales in conjunction with the Account Sales Lead.
• The Portfolio Director will work closely with the Sales team to actively drive demand across their customer base to develop new and existing opportunities. They will also support efforts to challenge for new opportunities, including bid work, proposition development, creating reusable collateral and participating in Sales meetings with customers/prospective customers.
• This role carries an implicit obligation to promote and deliver on both the Public Sector and Version 1 corporate agenda. As a key part of the UK Public Sector Leadership team, the Portfolio Director will champion our Core Values and support Operations (reporting, controls, forecasting inputs and governance).
• They will develop close ties with their clients and teams, travel is expected (up to 60% of the time).

Qualifications

• Significant proven experience managing large portfolios (8+ figure) of work, ideally in consultancy or systems integrator for Public Sector customers.
• Extensive experience in delivering technology change projects and programmes to a high standard.
• Commercial: ability to drive outcomes against revenue and gross profit targets, with accurate budgeting and forecasting.
• Inspiring leadership of a team of managers and contributors, with the ability to guide through growth and change and mediate across delivery, commercial and business support.
• Collaborative: ability to break down silos and connect teams; work with Heads of Public and Private Sector to ensure success across the delivery organisation.
• Driven: leadership in growing the portfolio by developing and maintaining relationships across the organisation.
• SC eligibility essential and willingness to undergo clearance up to DV.
• Ideally London, Birmingham or Newcastle based (close to client delivery centres).

Additional Information

• Why Version 1? A comprehensive benefits package prioritising wellbeing, professional growth, and financial stability.
• Share in our quarterly performance-related profit share scheme.
• Strong career progression and mentorship through our pathways schemes and development programmes.
• Flexible/remote working to support work-life balance.
• Financial wellbeing: Pension, Private Healthcare, Life Assurance, financial advice, and Employee Discount schemes.
• Employee wellbeing: gym discounts, bike to work, mindfulness, EAP, generous holiday allowance, enhanced leave policies.
• Educational assistance and accreditations including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat.
• Reward schemes including annual Excellence Awards and recognition platforms.
• Environmental, Social and Community initiatives to foster diversity, inclusion and belonging.

For more information or to apply, contact Paul.Steed@version1.com