Portfolio Benefits Lead

Job title: Portfolio Benefits Lead Responsibilities: Develop and implement a consistent benefits management framework across the COO transformation portfolio that links to, and supports, the high-level enterprise benefits framework Establish governance, standards, and tools for benefits identification, tracking, and reporting Work with portfolio, project and operational teams to identify, quantify, and baseline benefits Ensure benefits are clearly linked to business cases and strategic objectives Support the development of benefits maps and profiles clearly demonstrating the levers and enablers that will lead to benefit realisation Build relationships with senior stakeholders across Operations, Finance, Transformation Office and Project Delivery functions Act as a trusted advisor to programme directors and business owners on value realisation Facilitate workshops to drive accountability for benefits ownership Ensure benefits are embedded and sustained post-implementation Support business readiness and transition to operations to secure benefit outcomes Promote a culture of value-driven delivery across the organisation Experience Essential Proven experience in benefits management within large-scale transformation programmes or portfolios Strong understanding of programme/project management methodologies (e.g., MSP, PRINCE2, Agile) Experience in financial modelling, cost-benefit analysis, and value tracking Ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders Strong analytical and data interpretation skills Desirable Experience working in regulated environments (ideally utilities, energy, water, or infrastructure) Experience with transformation portfolios involving operational, digital, or customer change Professional certifications (e.g., MSP, APM, CIMA, ACA) Employment type 2 year FTC Salary banding £65-75k (subject to HR benchmarking) Reporting to: Head of Delivery Office Primary location Hybrid: 2-3 days per week working in any SGN Office Ideal start date ASAP