Portfolio Director

An exceptional opportunity awaits for an accomplished Portfolio Director to join a leading financial institution in Makati, where your expertise will shape the future of large-scale transformation initiatives. This role is designed for someone with extensive experience in banking or financial services, who thrives on orchestrating complex programmes and enjoys collaborating with senior leaders to deliver impactful change. You will be at the heart of a modernisation journey, setting the standards for portfolio management, ensuring quality across all deliverables, and driving strategic alignment between business and IT. The organisation offers a supportive environment that values knowledge sharing, professional growth, and flexible working opportunities, making it an ideal place for those who are passionate about fostering collaboration and delivering results that matter.

• Play a pivotal role in steering a high-profile modernisation portfolio within a respected financial institution, influencing both strategy and execution at the highest levels.
• Enjoy a collaborative culture that prioritises teamwork, open communication, and continuous improvement, providing you with the support needed to excel in your leadership journey.
• Benefit from flexible working opportunities and ongoing training initiatives that empower you to grow professionally while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

What you'll do:

As Portfolio Director, you will play an instrumental role in guiding the successful delivery of transformative projects that are central to the organisation’s long-term vision. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve close collaboration with cross-functional teams to set up robust governance frameworks and ensure seamless execution of multiple concurrent programmes. You will be responsible for developing high-impact communications for executive audiences while continuously refining strategies based on evolving business needs. By nurturing strong relationships with both business unit leaders and IT counterparts, you will help create an environment where everyone is aligned towards shared goals. Your ability to anticipate challenges before they arise will be crucial in maintaining momentum across the portfolio. Ultimately, your efforts will ensure that every initiative not only meets its objectives but also delivers lasting value for the organisation.

• Lead the portfolio management team by establishing best-in-class standards, tools, templates, and regular review processes to ensure consistency across all transformation programmes.
• Provide comprehensive strategic oversight across multiple core programmes, ensuring clear accountability and adherence to robust project management methodologies covering scope, schedule, resources, communication, stakeholder engagement, and risk mitigation.
• Champion quality assurance by conducting thorough reviews of critical artefacts at various quality gates to guarantee excellence in all deliverables.
• Develop and maintain a dynamic portfolio-level roadmap that accurately reflects cross-programme impacts, risks, dependencies, and key milestones.
• Craft compelling executive communications such as dashboards and leadership presentations to facilitate informed decision-making among senior management.
• Collaborate closely with business unit and IT leaders to foster strategic clarity, cohesion, and buy-in throughout the entire portfolio lifecycle.
• Drive an effective resourcing strategy by consolidating hiring needs across programmes, optimising resource allocation, and ensuring all critical roles are filled promptly.
• Proactively identify potential issues or bottlenecks within individual programmes or across the portfolio by engaging stakeholders early to develop practical solutions.
• Oversee financial management activities including budget planning, benefits tracking, and comprehensive reporting at the overall modernisation level to ensure delivery within established budgets.

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for the Portfolio Director role brings deep expertise gained through years of managing complex portfolios within major banks or financial institutions. Your background demonstrates not only technical proficiency but also outstanding interpersonal skills—enabling you to build trust-based relationships with colleagues at all levels. You have honed your ability to communicate clearly with executives while remaining attentive to details that underpin successful project delivery. Your approach is grounded in empathy and collaboration; you understand how to bring people together around common objectives while navigating competing priorities. With a keen sense for anticipating challenges before they escalate into problems, you consistently deliver results that exceed expectations. Your commitment to continuous learning ensures you stay ahead of industry trends while fostering an inclusive environment where every team member feels supported.

• A minimum of 15 years’ relevant experience in portfolio management or programme leadership roles within banking or financial services environments is essential for this position.
• Demonstrated success in leading large-scale transformational programmes with measurable outcomes is highly valued.
• Expertise in establishing portfolio management standards, tools, templates, and governance processes is required.
• Strong track record of providing strategic oversight across multiple complex programmes simultaneously is necessary.
• Exceptional skills in developing executive-level communications such as dashboards and presentations are important for supporting senior decision-making.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with both business unit leaders and IT executives to drive alignment across diverse teams is expected.
• Experience in designing and implementing resource strategies that optimise talent allocation across multiple projects is advantageous.
• Advanced problem-solving abilities with a proactive approach to identifying risks and facilitating solutions among stakeholders are sought after.
• Comprehensive understanding of financial management practices including budgeting, benefits tracking, and reporting at a portfolio level is required.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out as one of the most respected names in Philippine banking—a place where tradition meets forward-thinking innovation. Employees benefit from a culture built on mutual respect, inclusivity, and shared purpose. Here you’ll find genuine opportunities for professional development through structured training programmes as well as informal knowledge-sharing sessions among peers. Flexible working arrangements allow you to balance personal commitments without compromising on career progression. The company’s leadership is deeply invested in employee wellbeing—offering access to wellness resources alongside generous pension contributions. Above all else, this is an environment where your voice matters: ideas are welcomed from every corner of the business because collective wisdom drives better outcomes for customers and communities alike.

What's next:

If you are ready to make a meaningful impact on one of the country’s most ambitious transformation journeys—and want your expertise valued every step of the way—this could be your next great career move.

Apply today by clicking on the link provided—your future as Portfolio Director starts here.