Portfolio Execution Director

Switzerland Global Enterprise

National Grid Portfolio Execution Director responsible for strategic project execution across National Grid in the UK. Leading initiatives to ensure compliance with standards and enhance delivery performance.

Posted 4/16/2026full-timeStafford • 🇬🇧 United KingdomLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as one of the focal points for the National Grid project portfolio across the UK
Build and maintain strong working relationships with National Grid stakeholders, understanding their expectations, priorities, and delivery standards
Represent the portfolio at senior internal and external forums, ensuring consistent communication and reporting
Drive continuous improvement in project execution processes, tools, and methodologies across the NG portfolio
Develop and implement execution strategies tailored to National Grid requirements
Identify and share best practices across projects to raise overall delivery performance
Ensure functional capacity across all disciplines is aligned with project timelines and programme demands
Proactively identify resource overlaps, constraints, and synergies across the portfolio
Identify and drive synergy levers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven experience in project or programme management within the energy, power, or infrastructure sector
Strong understanding of National Grid operations, standards, and project delivery environment
Demonstrated ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams without direct line authority
Experience managing complex multi-project portfolios with competing priorities
Strong knowledge of engineering, construction, and commissioning processes in HV/substation or transmission environments
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills at all levels
Familiar with NGSR (National Grid Safety Rules) and relevant health & safety standards
Experience with CDAE (Contractor Design and Engineering) processes
Background in M&E contractor management within National Grid transmission or distribution projects
APM, PMQ, PMP, or equivalent project management qualification (Desirable)
Experience in subcontracting strategy and supply chain management (Desirable)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementprogramme managementengineering processesconstruction processescommissioning processesCDAE processessubcontracting strategysupply chain managementmulti-project portfolio managementresource management

Soft Skills

stakeholder managementcommunication skillsleadershipinfluencerelationship buildingcontinuous improvementproblem-solvingteam collaborationstrategic thinkingadaptability

Certifications

APMPMQPMP