The optimal approach to resource management & prioritisation
Portfolio management is the selection, prioritisation and control of an organisation's programmes and projects, in line with its strategic objectives and capacity to deliver a successful outcome.
The primary role of a portfolio manager is to ensure the appropriate selection of projects. It is common for businesses to undertake a restricted number of projects annually and therefore achieving ROI requires a detailed risk assessment and optimal strategy.
Key responsibilities of a portfolio manager may include:
We use industry-standard methodologies and years of experience to embed the right selection processes and resource management tools into your project portfolio management office (PPMO). We can run this for you 'as a service' or set up your PPMO and hire a Portfolio Manager using our own Executive Search and Selection capability.
A proficient portfolio manager possesses a deep understanding of the business landscape and comprehends how each project aligns within it. They possess the foresight to anticipate the needs and wants of both employees and consumers, relying on market data and intuition to guide their decision-making.
A proactive approach to staying informed about internal and external affairs, coupled with a thorough understanding of root cause analysis and motivational factors, is also essential.
If your organisation lacks a mature in-house team to run a PMO with a Programme and Portfolio Manager, you can access our experts on demand. This option is also cost-effective for smaller businesses while they scale as it avoids one-off or large incremental costs.
Our Portfolio Management experts have years of experience and use agile and waterfall methodologies to significantly improve success rates.
Get in touch today to discuss how we can help.
Director, Post Office Telecoms
Our PfMaaS practice is run by Jeff Owen
Jeff has spent more than 30 years in the telecommunications and technology industries in a career spanning EMEA, USA and the Far East. He has held both Technical and Senior Management (Operations Director and Chief Operations Officer) responsibilities in a telecoms equipment manufacturer, Fixed Line Carrier, Virtual Network Operator, Ring Back Tone Service Provider, & mobile operators in Europe.
Jeff started consulting in 2009, and in 2021 he joined Cambridge MC as a Managing Partner, leading our Programme Management & M&A services.
With over three decades of Programme Management experience, Jeff is available to share his experience and provide technical insight into project oversight, alignment and resource management.
We are a highly collaborative team of senior-level executive professionals able to adapt to any challenge, however niche & challenging.
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Our team of experts have multiple decades of experience across many different business environments and across various geographies.
We can build you a specialised team with the skillset and expertise required to meet the demands of your industry.
Our combination of expertise and an intelligent methodology is what realises tangible financial benefits for clients.
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Managing Partner
- Project Management
Jason is the lead for Project Management as a Service. He is an adviser to numerous organisations and has extensive senior executive experience in the information and communications technology industry.
Managing Partner
- Portfolio Management
A highly-experienced COO/Operations Director, board member, and consultant in the Telco sector, Jeff holds an impressive track record of creating scalable operational infrastructure to drive profit from commercial activities with Six Sigma methodologies.
Programme Management
Kathy has over 20 years of experience specialising in programme management and M&A integration. Kathy has extensive experience delivering network, billing and CRM migration projects.
Project Coordinator
Martina is a Process Specialist and works on a variety of complex projects around the world. Martina’s experience includes: the coordination of service delivery, mapping and documentation of processes, testing project architecture, mentoring and training, internal communications, and leadership.
Project Coordinator
Denisa is a highly competent and experienced Project Coordinator with a solid background in project management methodology and approaches. She is accredited as PRINCE2 Foundation & Practitioner and AgilePM Foundation & Practitioner.
Project Analyst
Zuzana has extensive experience coordinating the development of digital products, especially web applications and SaaS solutions. Projects include: an interactive onboarding platform used by a global client in over 170 countries; bespoke invoicing software for a client in financial services; and restaurant management software.