Portfolio Demand Manager Job in Pune at Barclays

Barclays is hiring for the role of Portfolio Demand Manager!

Responsibilities of the Candidate:

• Collaborate in close partnership with UK counterpart(s) within the global Demand Management Team
• Maintain the MTP PWR Tracker to track and report on work requests, associated funding interlock movements, financial spending, prioritisations, deferral of demand, etc. against the current year’s demand (current year’s MTP) – includes Single Order Book (SOB) extracts, OBN validation/verification, and data analysis
• Deal promptly and effectively with queries regarding demand, funding interlock, spending, work requests (PWR) and other related aspects regarding the current year’s demand (current year’s MTP)
• Help run, support and contribute to monthly stakeholder engagement meetings (e.g. TC Connects, etc.)
• Escalate risks and issues regarding the portfolio promptly and effectively with the relevant parties to help minimise portfolio exposure
• Collaborate closely with the Demand Management team and key stakeholders internal and external to CDS to support and help coordinate the MTP process for future years’ demand – this involves tracking the MTP as it evolves and iterates through various stages of maturity toward sign-off and baselining
• Track and maintain views of the portfolio in terms of doability vs forecast
• Track and report on front door activities and housekeeping (e.g. Engagements Online governance, PWR SLAs and dormancy, PWR approval processing, etc
• Report and MI provision built on effective oversight of dashboard creation and maintenance of high standards of data quality
• Provide training to CDS team members on processes and procedures

Requirements:

• Advanced Excel skills underpinned by a robust understanding of how to analyse financial and project data underpinned by a keen eye for detail and ability/instinct to intuit & address data anomalies.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including ability to write & present a range of materials (e.g. presentations, reports, etc.) and to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong interest in reporting, excellent presentation skills and an eye for detail coupled with strong PowerPoint knowledge and presentation skills, balanced by sound stakeholder management.
• Sound experience of the project management lifecycle and the governance aspects thereof.
• Experience and interest in tracking financial data coupled with experience of developing/managing data reporting would be advantageous.
• Strong analytical skills, ability to understand complex issues and quickly absorb information, and conceptual and creative problem-solving excellence with a background in Financial Services desirable.
• Good understanding of system development life cycle, project management and system implementation lifecycle methodologies.
• Knowledge in program/project management, and delivery and implementation of large technology solutions.