This role reports directly to the Head of D&A Transformation and serves the Data & Feeds business.
Closely partner with the Group Head of Data & Feeds to define and deliver the investment portfolio for Data & Feeds.
Play a central role in investment prioritisation, portfolio management, delivery oversight, financial management, reporting and governance.
Directly manage a team of around 20 FTEs focussed on delivering the Data & Feeds product roadmap.
Translate the Data & Feeds product strategy into an associated Transformation roadmap, programme and architecture blueprint.
Lead the investment planning process for Data & Feeds across both Growth and Risk and Resiliency.
Deliver the Data & Feeds programme portfolio, ensuring timely delivery of business outcomes, financial benefits and milestones within budget.
Define and maintain dynamic portfolio management for flexibility to address project overspends.
Promote and foster cross-functional collaboration across a broad range of LSEG and Microsoft stakeholders.

Extensive previous portfolio and programme management experience
Demonstrated track record in delivering strategic and complex programmes within a matrix environment
Deep understanding of core programme management disciplines, eagerness to adopt and facilitate agile change frameworks
Ability to engage with technical product managers and engineering teams through immersion in the content of programmes
Proactiveness and energy to identify key issues / roadblocks and work collaboratively with stakeholders to drive through prompt resolution
Strong financial management skills in terms of business case development, budget and benefits management
Familiarity with project management, reporting and analysis tools – Microsoft Office, PowerBI, Clarity and Asana
Excellent interpersonal, presenting and relationship management skills at all levels of the organisation, including C-level stakeholders and 3rd parties
Attention to detail, ability to lead and quality assure best-in-class planning, reporting and forecasting
Proven ability to manage / develop a high performing team
Degree (or equivalent) and relevant professional qualification.

Transformation Portfolio Director, Data & Feeds

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