Portfolio Manager

About the Opportunity

Job Title: Portfolio Manager

Closing Date: 24 April 2026

About Us

At Mercedes-Benz Financial Services, our employees are at the heart of our business. Our colleagues provide a range of financial solutions designed around the changing needs of our diverse customers. It doesn’t matter the colour of your skin, the beliefs you value, the people you love or the tattoos you wear, we support you for being you.

Through the doors of Mercedes-Benz Financial Services, you will find a passionate team working to support our customers and our colleagues. We ensure that everyone has an equal opportunity to learn and develop.

We want to celebrate your individuality, embrace your personality and welcome you into our culture. It’s the differences of our colleagues that enable us to thrive. We believe our backgrounds, skills and cultures contribute to our shared culture and help us deliver outstanding Customer Experience. Inclusion is the driving force behind our ethos.

At MBFS, we are committed to being a Menopause Friendly Employer. We offer wellbeing support options and resources to assist if you are directly affected by the Menopause, or are supporting someone who is going through the Menopause.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for all transformation activity within an agreed portfolio
• Oversee and manage the relevant change portfolio
• Support relevant Committee and Forums related to business wide change
• Develop and maintain the portfolio roadmap
• Define and document measurable business benefits and cultural outcomes
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders
• Accountable for portfolio budget, tracking value delivery and ensuring optimal use of resources
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement within the portfolio and wider division

About You

Professional certification: Change/Programme Management (e.g., PMP, MSP, MoP, Prince2 or equivalent)

Degree: IT, Business, Strategy, or related field, is desirable.

Experience

• Several years of proven experience leading portfolio-wide change within complex and regulated organisations
• Experience working within Financial Services (ideally Automotive) and familiarity with regulatory obligations
• Proven ability to design and implement robust governance and processes for transformation
• Experience engaging at Board or Senior Leadership level
• Proven ability to navigate and influence in a matrix organizational structure
• Experience in managing project budgets with direct financial accountability
• Strong understanding of both Agile and Waterfall methodologies

Skills

• Exceptional leadership, influencing, and team management skills
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and influencing skills
• Skilled at prioritisation, resource allocation, and benefits realisation
• Proficiency in project and portfolio management software and tools
• Analytical and commercially astute
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capability
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities

Personal Attributes

• Ability to see the big picture and align project goals with organisational strategy
• Capable of making tough decisions quickly and effectively
• Works well with others and fosters a team-oriented environment
• Pays attention to detail and ensures high standards of quality

Benefits

We’ll offer you a competitive salary and discretionary bonus structure. We also hope you’ll love our products as much as we do, with access to our colleague car schemes. On top of that, you’ll be able to join our pension scheme and you’ll get a flexible benefit pot that can be used to find the benefits that are right for you.

We’re here to support you – we offer access to colleague wellbeing resources, including an Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and the Inclusion Advocates as well as flexible opportunities to support work life balance. We’ll also encourage your development, with the training and knowledge you need to reach your potential.

About Company

Group: Mercedes-Benz Group AG

Organization: Mercedes-Benz Financial Services UK Limited

What’s next?

Please apply online via Taleo. Remember to include a copy of your CV too. You’ll be asked a series of questions through the online application process, including one seeking confirmation that you have discussed your application for this position with your Line Manager. The Mercedes-Benz recruitment process reflects our obligations under relevant UK legislation.

Managing your data

We care about your personal data. The General Data Protection Regulation provides you with more control and by submitting an application to us, we consider this to be an agreement to process your personal data in support of our recruitment and selection process.

Contact us at careers@mercedes-benz.com for further information.