Digital Transformation Portfolio Governance

This is a fixed-term opportunity offering the chance to work at the heart of Hitachi Rail's global Digital Transformation agenda.
As the Digital Transformation Portfolio Governance, you will play a pivotal role in strengthening how digital initiatives are governed, tracked and reported across the organisation. You will provide high-quality portfolio insight and governance assurance that supports confident, data-driven decision-making at senior and executive level.
Whether you are an internal candidate seeking broader exposure or an external candidate looking to gain experience in a complex, global transformation environment, this role offers a unique opportunity to:
Gain hands-on experience within a large-scale, global digital transformation
Work closely with senior stakeholders and leadership forums
Build strong, transferable skills in portfolio governance, executive reporting and analytics
Make a visible impact through a time-bound, outcome-focused assignment
The role has global scope where you will be working across regions, functions and time zones.
Some key responsibilities
Maintain the central Digital Transformation portfolio dataset, ensuring accuracy, completeness and compliance with governance standards
Consolidate initiative updates including KPIs, risks, issues, dependencies, resourcing and financials into standardised reports and dashboards
Deliver recurring and ad hoc portfolio analysis to support prioritisation, planning and executive decision-making
Support the preparation of steering committee materials, executive reports and portfolio review packs
Apply governance processes, templates and quality standards across business cases, change requests and portfolio submissions
Perform quality and completeness checks and maintain clear audit trails for governance artefacts
Support demand intake and pipeline tracking, validating submissions and monitoring maturity and readiness
Maintain portfolio-level resource and capacity data and support scenario modelling activities
Track and analyse portfolio risks, issues and dependencies, identifying themes and escalation needs
Contribute to the continuous improvement of portfolio governance ways of working, tools and reporting standards
Actively promote organisational values and comply with all corporate policies

Essential:
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex portfolio data (value, risk, capacity, progress and financials)
Experience in a PMO, portfolio management, business analysis or digital/delivery environment
Must have prior experience with Primavera P6
High attention to detail with strong data management and governance discipline
Good understanding of governance processes, project lifecycles and digital delivery
Ability to produce clear, concise reporting and insight for senior stakeholders
Excellent planning, prioritisation and organisational skills
Confident communicator, able to translate data into meaningful insight
Comfortable working at pace and managing multiple priorities
Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, with experience of portfolio or project management tools
Ability to work effectively across global teams and cultures
Desirable:
Experience using Power BI or similar analytics and visualisation tools
Knowledge of digital or emerging technologies (e.g. data, AI, automation)
Exposure to resource modelling, scenario analysis or benefits tracking
Familiarity with risk management or assurance frameworks

We really value our people and offer a competitive reward and benefits package, including:
Competitive salary
Potential opportunity for an annual performance-related bonus
25 days holiday
Pension scheme with contributions up to 9%
Private medical insurance
Personal accident insurance
Group income protection
Group life assurance
Employee Assistance Programme
We also offer access to a flexible benefits plan, allowing you to select additional benefits to suit your lifestyle and needs.
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