UK Portfolio Manager

Do you have the ability to lead and manage the overall effectiveness of the Project Management function, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives? Join Traka’s UK division, part of the ASSA ABLOY Group, based in the UK, and enjoy a collaborative culture that empowers you to build a career you can be proud of.

What you would do as our UK Portfolio Manager

As a UK Portfolio Manager at Traka, you will be crucial in shaping the new face of the Project Manager’s team, implementing process improvements within the department and dependent functions. Reporting to the UK Head of Engineering, Operations & Project Management, you will be responsible for maintaining consistent delivery of on-time and on-budget projects within the team. This is a remote job within the UK.5

You would also:

• Lead and oversee the successful delivery of customer projects across the UK portfolio, ensuring alignment with budget, timelines, and quality standards.

• Evaluate and prioritize projects based on strategic value, risk, cost, and resource availability to maximize business impact.

• Coach and support Project Managers, fostering talent development and ensuring consistent adoption of best practices.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Engineering, and other teams to drive process improvements and customer satisfaction.

• Monitor project governance and financial performance, providing clear reporting and acting as a key escalation point for internal and external stakeholders.

The skills and experience you need
We are looking for someone who has:

• Proven experience managing Project Managers within a technology-driven organization.

• Strong background in overseeing project budgets and understanding key commercial drivers.

• Excellent leadership and people management skills, with the ability to develop and motivate teams.

• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement abilities.

• Detail-oriented and process-driven, with a strong focus on delivering successful project outcomes under pressure.

What we offer

We’re passionate about providing amazing opportunities and benefits, so you can continue and progress a lifelong career with us – here’s what we have to offer: 

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays

• Ex-gratia day for Christmas Eve.

• Access to an online benefits portal.

• Ex-gratia day for Christmas Eve.

• ASSA ABLOY Family Brand discount (Yale).

• 2 x Annual salary life cover.

• Company Pension scheme standard 5%.

• Bi-annual discretionary bonus.

• Access to Employee Care scheme.

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