Version 1 is delighted to announce the opening of an exciting new role within our UK Public Sector leadership team for a Portfolio Director. Having experienced significant growth in the 4 years since inception, our UK Digital, Data and Cloud business is now preparing for the next phase of expansion, opening new opportunities for highly skilled business leaders to join one of the fastest-growing consultancies in the UK. 

Version 1 has celebrated over 27 years in the IT industry and we continue to be trusted by global brands to deliver IT solutions that drive customer success. Version 1 is not just a Microsoft Partner, an AWS Premier Consulting Partner and an Oracle Partner, we are also an award-winning employer, and our employees are at the heart of Version 1.

Version 1 has been recognised as Migration Partner of the Year - EMEA at AWS Re:Invent 2022.  

Version 1 helps our Public Sector Clients including Central Government, Local Authorities and Health organisations maintain national security, ensure economic prosperity, and deliver outcomes that positively influence and impact the lives of citizens on a daily basis.

You will be an empathetic, creative, driven person, with whom our Core Values of ‘Drive’, ‘Personal Commitment’ and ‘Excellence’ resonate, in particular. You will be a self-starter who can be trusted to work autonomously and believes in fostering a values-based culture aligned with our ‘Honesty & Integrity’ and ‘No Ego’ Core Values. You will know and agree that we must put the ‘Customer First’ in order to build a trusted brand which reflects all of our values.

You as the Portfolio Director will be accountable for the successful delivery of Public Sector engagements, for a defined number of customers (either consulting engagements or project delivery responsibility). The role comprises client engagement, delivery management and people management.

• As the Portfolio Director, you will support the delivery team while generally delegating the responsibility for project delivery (timeline, scope, budget, customer expectations) being delegated to a Delivery Principal(s) or Delivery Manager(s). As the Portfolio Director, you will retain the accountability for successful account outcomes and for delighting the customer.
• Leverage their existing network within Public Sector in the UK to help grow and nurture the business.
• As the Portfolio Director, you will identify, create and influence new opportunities within your customer accounts. This includes responsibility for driving pre-sales in conjunction with the Account Sales Lead.
• Work closely with the Sales team. You will actively drive demand across the Version 1 customer base to develop new and existing opportunities. You will also support efforts to challenge for new opportunities. This will include bid work, proposition development, creating reusable collateral and participating in Sales meetings with customers/prospective customers.
• This role carries with it the implicit obligation to promote and deliver on both the Public Sector and Version 1 corporate agenda. As a key part of the UK Public Sector Leadership team, the Portfolio Director will champion our Core Values and will support Operations (reporting, controls, forecasting inputs and overall governance).
• As the Portfolio Director, you will develop close ties with their clients and teams, therefore travel will be expected (up to 60% of the time).

Responsible for:

• On-time, on-budget (GP) project deliverables for ‘owned’ customer projects.
• Achievement of agreed UK Public Sector growth and revenue targets.
• Leading customer project bids and sales activities to drive and secure Public Sector demand and the creation of further opportunities, within nominated customer engagements.
• High levels of customer satisfaction, measured quarterly by Net Promoter Score.
• Staff retention & engagement including coaching, mentoring and succession planning (measured quarterly) within your portfolio.
• Working with the Capability Leads across Digital, Data and Cloud to plan resourcing, including the careful onboarding and transition of consultants between engagements.
• Ensuring a smooth, seamless transition into Support / Managed Services when required.
• Where necessary the ability to undertake chargeable activities.

• Significant proven experience managing significant (8+ figure) portfolios of work, ideally in consultancy or systems integrator for Public Sector customers.
• Significantly experienced in the delivery of technology change projects and programmes to an excellent standard.
• Commercial: you will understand how to drive successful outcomes against revenue and gross profit targets, as well as accurate budgeting and forecasting
• Inspiring: you will be leading a team of managers, with many strong individual contributors who will look to you to guide and lead them through times of growth and change. You will be good at mediating through business challenges across delivery, commercial and business support.
• Collaborative: you will break down silos and make connections. Whilst driving success in your own portfolio, you will work with the Heads of Public and Private Sector to ensure success across the entire delivery organisation including sharing resource where appropriate.
• Driven: you will lead the growth agenda in your portfolio by developing and maintaining the right relationships across the organisation.
• SC eligibility essential and willingness to undergo clearance up to DV. 

At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes their well-being, professional growth, and financial stability.

One of our standout advantages is the ability to work remote or with a hybrid schedule along with business travel, allowing our employees to strike a balance between work and life. We also offer a range of tech-related benefits, including an innovative Tech Scheme, Octopus Car Lease, and MyGym Discounts to help keep our team members up-to-date with the latest technology.

We prioritize the health and safety of our employees, providing private medical and life insurance coverage, as well as free eye tests and contributions towards glasses. Our team members can also stay ahead of the curve with incentivized certifications and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat.

Our employee-designed Profit Share scheme divides a portion of our company's profits each quarter among all full-time employees. We are dedicated to helping our employees reach their full potential, offering Pathways Career Development Quarterly, a program designed to support professional growth.