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Technical Portfolio Manager at Jagex | Cambridge, UK

Jagex LimitedCambridge, England, United Kingdom
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Desired Qualifications:Proven expertise in a technology, data, or program portfolio role at a senior stakeholder level. Strong grasp of complex technology and data project delivery, including understanding cross-team dependencies and delivery constraints. Demonstrated analytical skills, delivering accurate portfolio data and insights ready for decision-making on health, risk, and impact. Ability to translate technical details into business outcomes, including understanding trade-offs and financial consequences. Experience with Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid delivery methodologies. Demonstrated experience in producing reporting for executives and boards to facilitate governance and prioritization.

About the job

Location: Cambridge, UK – This role offers flexible working arrangements, primarily focusing on remote work. Candidates should either be located within a reasonable commuting distance from our office or be open to relocation for necessary onsite attendance.

This is an 18-month fixed-term contract.

Are you ready to be at the nexus of technology, data, and strategic decision-making, where your insights directly influence funding and project execution?

Reporting directly to the Associate Director of Strategic Portfolio Management, you will oversee the daily delivery of Jagex’s technical and data projects. Your role is crucial in maintaining an accurate portfolio view that provides leadership with clear insights into delivery health, dependencies, risks, and commercial implications, enabling informed prioritization. By bridging technical execution with commercial strategy, you will facilitate the resolution of complex programs, highlight trade-offs, and ensure that our most valuable projects progress smoothly with transparency.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage Jagex’s technical and data portfolio, ensuring timelines, milestones, dependencies, and ownership details are accurate to enable confident prioritization by leadership.
  • Coordinate commercial, technology, and data plans, making sure sequencing and resource allocation are optimized to deliver the most impactful results first.
  • Provide structure to priority technical initiatives, ensuring clarity and coordination so that delivery remains focused, timely, and results-oriented.
  • Identify and address blockages or delays early, facilitating rapid intervention to present options and trade-offs that enable decision-making and regain momentum.
  • Proactively oversee cross-portfolio risks and dependencies to minimize surprises, allowing teams to execute effectively without constant crisis management.
  • Deliver a single, trustworthy view of delivery health, converting technical progress into business and financial outcomes for executive and board discussions.
  • Promote collaboration and clarify ownership across teams, closing any data gaps to ensure everyone operates from a unified perspective.
  • Enhance our portfolio practices and tools, boosting transparency and governance to increase delivery confidence continuously.

About Jagex Limited

Jagex Limited is a leading developer and publisher of online games, known for fostering creativity and innovation in the gaming industry. Our focus is on delivering exceptional gaming experiences while maintaining a collaborative and supportive work environment.

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