Portfolio Manager – Automotive

S&P Global; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job description

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use): 12

About the Team

We are an innovative team pushing the boundaries of technology, data science, AI, and research to develop new products that address complex customer challenges. Our work drives cutting-edge forecasting solutions that help the automotive industry navigate supply chain disruptions, evolving technologies, and supplier dynamics.

We provide critical insights into the supply chain of automotive parts, technology adoption, and supplier logistics. Our team produces granular forecast datasets and written analyses, leveraging multiple research channels and vast data sources to predict technology trends, supplier movements, and industry shifts.

The Role

The Portfolio Manager plays a pivotal role in overseeing and optimizing a portfolio of strategic automotive supply chain and forecasting projects. They maintain a deep awareness of execution details while staying elevated enough to identify risks, dependencies, and opportunities across multiple projects.

They will be intimately familiar with project execution, particularly for key initiatives, and capable of communicating clear status updates, risks, and recommendations at a senior level. Beyond tracking progress, they will enforce adherence to scope, implement efficient project systems, and coach teams to drive accountability and best practices.

This role requires collaboration with senior leadership, research analysts, data scientists, product teams, and external development partners to ensure projects align with business objectives and deliver measurable impact.

This role is based in the UK, with the option for remote or hybrid working.

Responsibilities and Impact

• Strategic Program Oversight – Maintain a mid-to-detailed view of all projects, ensuring alignment with business priorities while proactively managing interdependencies, risks, and execution challenges.
• Scope & Risk Management – Ensure strict adherence to project scope, proactively flagging deviations and driving corrective action before they impact delivery.
• Accountability & Coaching – Guide project managers, coaching them in best practices and ensuring they take ownership of execution, timelines, and quality standards.
• Data-Driven Decision Making – Use data analysis and KPI tracking to drive efficiency, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Stakeholder Communication & Reporting – Deliver clear, concise updates to senior leadership and key stakeholders, outlining key milestones, progress, risks, and recommendations while ensuring transparency across teams.
• Efficient Resource & Budget Management – Oversee resource allocation across projects, ensuring teams are optimally staffed, budgets are monitored, and risks to delivery are escalated and resolved.

What We’re Looking For

Basic Required Qualifications

• Portfolio Management Experience – Minimum 7-10 years of experience in portfolio, program, or project management, specifically within a data and insights product company. Candidates must have a proven track record of managing multiple data-driven projects, overseeing forecasting, analytics, or AI-driven solutions, and ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Education & Certifications – Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Engineering, or a related field; a Master’s degree or relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) is preferred.
• Project & Program Management Expertise – Strong ability to oversee multiple projects, manage interdependencies, enforce governance, and drive execution.
• Data & Analytical Skills – Comfortable working with data manipulation and analysis, tracking KPIs, and using insights to inform decision-making.
• Stakeholder Communication – Proven ability to engage with senior leadership, translate complex project details into clear updates, and influence decisions.
• Software & Tools Proficiency – Proficiency in project and portfolio management tools such as Jira, Asana, Trello, Microsoft 365 (Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams), and AI-driven project tracking systems.
• Agile & Program Governance – Experience working with Agile methodologies, enterprise portfolio management tools, and structured governance frameworks.
• Experience in the automotive industry is highly desirable.

Key Soft Skills

• Strategic & Detail-Oriented Thinking – Ability to balance big-picture alignment while maintaining an understanding of execution details.
• Proactive Problem-Solving – Skilled at identifying risks early, making quick assessments, and taking action before issues escalate.
• Strong Leadership & Accountability – Ability to coach project managers, hold teams accountable, and drive a high-performance culture.
• Process-Driven & Organised – Experience in setting up efficient systems, governance frameworks, and best practices to improve execution.
• Ability to Operate at Multiple Levels – Can dive into details when needed but also communicate at a strategic level.
• Influence & Negotiation – Capable of navigating complex stakeholder relationships and securing alignment across teams.
• Adaptability & Resilience – Thrives in fast-paced environments, adjusts plans as needed, and keeps teams focused on priorities.
• Collaborative & People-Oriented – Enjoys working across cross-functional teams and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

About S&P Global Mobility

At S&P Global Mobility, we provide invaluable insights derived from unmatched automotive data, enabling our customers to anticipate change and make decisions with conviction. Our expertise helps them to optimize their businesses, reach the right consumers, and shape the future of mobility. We open the door to automotive innovation, revealing the buying patterns of today and helping customers plan for the emerging technologies of tomorrow.

What’s In It For You?

Our Purpose:
Progress is not a self-starter. It requires a catalyst to be set in motion. Information, imagination, people, technology–the right combination can unlock possibility and change the world.

Our world is in transition and getting more complex by the day. We push past expected observations and seek out new levels of understanding so that we can help companies, governments and individuals make an impact on tomorrow. At S&P Global we transform data into Essential Intelligence, pinpointing risks and opening possibilities. We Accelerate Progress.

Our People:
We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide—so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.

From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We’re committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. We’re constantly seeking new solutions that have progress in mind. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values:
Integrity, Discovery, Partnership

At S&P Global, we focus on Powering Global Markets. Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.

Benefits:
We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That’s why we provide everything you—and your career—need to thrive at S&P Global.

Our benefits include:

• Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
• Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.
• Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
• Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.
• Family Friendly Perks: It’s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in-class benefits for families.
• Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.

For more information on benefits by country visit: https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries

Inclusive Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global:
At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasize fairness, transparency, and equal opportunity, ensuring that we attract and retain top talent. By valuing different perspectives and promoting a culture of respect and collaboration, we drive innovation and power global markets.

Equal Opportunity Employer
S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment.

If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please send an email to: [e-mail] and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.

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