Service AreaDigital & TechnologyGrade: - SO4 - £87,570 - £98,663 per annumFull TimeThe States of Guernsey are looking for a Portfolio Manager to join the team at Digital & Technology Change.The Portfolio Manager Change is the key officer within Digital & Technology Change (referred to hereafter as 'D&T Change') responsible for the managing the demand and responsible for the delivery of States of Guernsey's (SOG) assigned business portfolio projects. The postholder will be responsible for managing multiple projects, whilst being consulted and/or informed of project progress if infrastructure related projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget. The role requires a strong results-oriented leader who can effectively lead a cross-functional project team in a fast-paced environment.The role involves designing, implementation and management of Change programme and project plans in conjunction with IT partners and other third parties ensuring dependencies, critical dates, and risks are prioritised to ensure a predictable delivery both in time, scope, quality as budget. The postholder will have responsibility for infrastructure project budgets of circa £1-10m annually. This role will operate within D&T Change working closely with the with other team members to ensure that all Infrastructure projects are, commissioned in a timely manner to meet the needs of the SOG and its customers.The postholder will own the construction of all project plans for projects assigned to them and contribute to the Strategic strategy and development of the overall D&T roadmap. He/she be part of a team who will provide input and guidance within D&T Change to drive business thinking in how to achieve business, economic and technological advantage from the SOG D&T projects.This role will support the Portfolio Directors in building a predictable D&T Change service utilising well-developed influencing and management skills across the SOG technology and implementation partners to deliver well defined outcomes and Value for Money in all projects they are responsible for.Please click on the link below to view a full job description for this role.Contact: Chris Gregg, IT Portfolio Director on tel. 01481 222631 or email:We strongly advise that applicants speak to the contact named above before applying for this role. Please do not email a CV to the contact shown above, applications should be submitted online. If you are unable to complete an online application please contact the Recruitment Team.Closing Date: 22 September 2025Candidates will need to upload a copy of their most up to date CV detailing full employment, voluntary work, and education history (along with the awarding body of any qualifications). The CV should include reasons for any gaps in employment. Candidates should also attach supporting information to demonstrate how they meet the key criteria for the role. The key criteria can be found within the job description which is available by clicking the job description link above. The supporting information provided by candidates will be used by the shortlisting panel when selecting candidates for interview.Note - Internal applicants are required to inform their Line Manager before applying for any States of Guernsey positions. Internal references may be taken up prior to interview.The States of Guernsey is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults.Appointment to this role will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks being received and some candidates will be required to undertake enhanced and additional pre-employment checks.Should the successful applicant not meet the requirements of the role sufficiently they may be appointed at a lower grade than stated. The successful applicant would then have the opportunity to progress to the grade advertised once the necessary skills and knowledge have been developed and they have demonstrated the ability to undertake the duties at the higher level.
