Enterprise Portfolio Manager – S3, EPMO

Santander

Enterprise Portfolio Manager leading oversight of UK change portfolio at Santander. Responsible for governance, analysis, and strategic recommendations in a technology-driven environment.

Posted 7/8/2026full-timeMilton Keynes • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £49,274 - £73,912 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide enterprise-wide oversight, insight and recommendations which drive the direction of the UK change portfolio, by applying rigorous analysis to maintain a clear, evidence-based view of critical delivery milestones, costs, risks and outcomes including benefits and OKRs.
Perform deep analysis of portfolio performance to identify deviations, trends and systemic issues, translating findings into actionable insight for book of work validation, prioritisation and investment decisions.
Lead portfolio reviews with Domain Leads, delivering robust challenge and critical assessment to ensure delivery plans are credible, value-driven and aligned to strategic priorities.
Support the resolution of delivery constraints through analytical problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration, ensuring initiatives deliver their intended strategic value.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven experience in Portfolio, Programme, Project, Transformation or Change Management within a complex organisation, with responsibility for governance, delivery oversight, portfolio reporting or investment decision support.
Demonstrable experience providing critical analysis and insight to senior management or executive committees to inform prioritisation and funding decisions.
Experience working across multiple business or technology teams, building effective relationships, constructively challenging delivery plans and influencing decisions to improve outcomes.
Education Degree-level qualification or equivalent professional experience in Portfolio, Programme or Project / Change Management, Business, Finance or a related discipline.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Wellbeing that goes beyond work — we work with a range of wellbeing partners across our 4 pillars of wellbeing (physical, mental, social and financial) to give you access to a suite of apps, discounted gym and fitness access, weekly online classes, flexible healthcare and mental health support.
Support for every life stage — from menopause and pregnancy to parenthood and beyond, with enhanced family leave, childcare options and tailored wellbeing support.
Time to give back through volunteering opportunities that let you make a difference in the communities we serve.
Global growth opportunities to shape your career, learn new skills and explore what’s possible across our international network.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Portfolio ReportingInvestment Decision SupportDelivery OversightData AnalysisTrend Identification

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingConstructive ChallengingInfluencing Decisions