Senior Portfolio & Planning Manager
Blip is a leading tech company focused on software engineering solutions for sports entertainment.
We operate at scale. As part of Flutter Entertainment we play an essential role in the Groups goal of becoming the global leader in online sports betting and iGaming developing innovative products and platforms for over 14 million monthly customers worldwide.
We are serious about Tech. We are problem-solvers with big ambitions keeping a people-first mindset at the core of our work. We prioritize flexibility as we strive to deliver the best technological products and tackle the greatest industry challenges.
Recognizing that everyone brings their own strengths backgrounds and new perspectives we empower you to be yourself. That uniqueness shapes the culture of belonging we are so proud of.
The
Flutter Functions Sportsbook & Trading
team helps to drive the success and growth of some of the worlds best known sports betting brands with over 400 colleagues working in roles across trading operations product delivery architecture and engineering partnering closely with more than **** people in the wider global trading and sportsbook community at Flutter.
The Role
:
TheSenior Portfolio & Planning Managerleads and grows the planning capability within Global Platforms building a high-performing team of Programme Managers and Planning Leads who are equipped to deliver complex high-value initiatives with consistency and impact. This role is accountable for developing and embedding the methods frameworks and governance needed to scale programmes up or down in response to strategic priorities and delivery capacity.
Working in close partnership with the Head of Delivery Product Management and senior stakeholders you will ensure the planning function is a centre ofexcellenceonethat combines clear role accountability adaptive delivery models and a relentless focus on value. You will foster a culture of continuous learning knowledge sharing and professional growth enabling the team to rapidly mobilise new programmes optimise active ones and effectively transition work post-delivery.
What Youll Be Doing:
Team Leadership & Development
Lead and develop a high-performing team of Programme Managers and Planning Leads providing clear direction coaching and growth opportunities.
Drive role clarity and accountability across the planning function in line with the Global Platforms operating model.
Lead the definition and mobilisation of programmes ensuring they areinitiatedonly when they add clear strategic value.
Continuously assess and optimise programme delivery models and team structures to improve focus alignment and flow of value.
Develop transition strategies for post-programme management whether into value stream delivery or programme closure.
Portfolio Planning & Continuous Improvement
Accountable for the Global Platforms intake and planning cycle ensuring initiatives are prioritised sequenced and resourced to maximise strategic value delivery predictability and portfolio return on investment.
Partner withHeads ofDelivery to embed lightweight data-driven planning and reporting practices.
Accountable for programme transparency and reporting practices connected with Value Stream operating models
Stakeholder Engagement & Value Management
Act as a strategic partner to CIO COO and senior stakeholders providing transparent actionable insights onDeliveryhealth risks and dependencies.
Partner with Product Management to champion value management ensuring all initiatives have clearly defined outcomes benefits and measurement approaches.
Accountableforportfolio-level transparency and reporting to CIO and COO leadership team supporting alignment governance and decision-making.
Champion value management for all Programmes ensuring intended outcomes and benefits are clearly defined tracked and realised.
Wed Like You to Master In
Proven experience in delivery leadership transformation or organisational change in complex multi-stream environments.
Demonstrated ability to scale delivery practices and frameworks adapting programmes up or down to meet strategic priorities and changing business needs.
Strong knowledge of delivery methodologies (Agile LeanSAFe or similar) and practical experience embedding them across teams and organisational contexts.
Track recordof building coaching and developing high-performing teams of programme and planning professionals.
Strong strategic leadership and influencing skills with the ability to challenge the status quo and drive positive organisational change.
Experience in portfolio-level planning reporting and value management to ensure initiatives deliver measurable outcomes and align to organisational priorities.
Equal opportunities:
At Blip we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage people from all backgrounds
ways of thinking and working to apply.
We are committed to including everyone
regardless of their race disability age gender identity sexual orientation and religion.
Everyone brings different perspectives and experiences; you dont have to meet all the requirements listed to apply for this role.
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Required Experience:
Manager