<div class="box fr-view" id="jobmain"><!-- Introduction --><div><h3>Job Introduction</h3><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;">At <strong style="font-weight:700;">cardfactory</strong>, we’re on a journey to transform how we use technology to support our customers, colleagues, and business growth. We’re investing in smarter systems, better ways of working, and future-ready solutions—and we need someone to help lead the way.</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;">That’s where you come in. We’re looking for a <strong style="font-weight:700;">Technology Portfolio Manager</strong> who’s passionate about planning, innovation, and making tech work better for everyone. If you’re ready to take the lead on strategic projects, drive meaningful change, and help shape the future of IT, we’d love to hear from you.</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;">We offer a <strong style="font-weight:700;">hybrid working model</strong>, with <strong style="font-weight:700;">2–3 days a week</strong> based at our <strong style="font-weight:700;">Wakefield Head Office</strong>. It’s a flexible setup that supports collaboration while giving you space to focus.</p></div><!-- Responsibilities --><div><h3>Role Responsibility</h3><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"><strong style="font-weight:700;">What You’ll Be Getting Up To:</strong></p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;">As Technology Portfolio Manager, you’ll lead the development and execution of strategic technology plans that align with cardfactory’s business objectives. You’ll oversee a portfolio of IT projects, ensuring they are well-structured, delivered on time and within budget, and meet defined outcomes.</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;">You’ll work closely with cross-functional squads, enabling teams, and the Architecture function to ensure our technology decisions are forward-looking and support long-term business success. Your role will also involve supporting the CIO with research and high-impact initiatives, providing insight and leadership to shape key programmes.</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;">Governance and compliance will be a core part of your responsibilities. You’ll ensure that all IT activities meet regulatory requirements, manage risk effectively, and are supported by clear, transparent reporting. You’ll also lead the planning and tracking of the IT operating budget, ensuring financial accountability and alignment with strategic goals.</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;">In addition, you’ll help foster a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging innovation, smarter ways of working, and the effective use of technology across the organisation.</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"><br></p></div><!-- Ideal Candidate --><div><h3>The Ideal Candidate</h3><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"><strong style="font-weight:700;">What we’re looking for:</strong></p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;">•&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Degree in IT, Computer Science, Business, or similar</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;">•&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Certifications in Agile (e.g. ScrumMaster, SAFe) and IT management (e.g. ITIL, COBIT)</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;">•&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Experience leading IT strategy and managing large tech projects</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;">•&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Strong planning and leadership skills, especially in agile environments</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;">•&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Excellent communication with teams and stakeholders</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;">•&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Knowledge of governance, compliance, and risk management</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;">•&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Comfortable with project tools and reporting to senior leaders</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"><br></p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;">At cardfactory, we’re all about making moments special—for our customers and our people. Join us and help shape the future of technology in retail.</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"><br></p></div><!-- About the Company --><div><h3>About the Company</h3><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;">Card Factory is the UK’s leading specialist retailer of greeting cards, dressings, and gifts with over one thousand stores across the UK and Ireland.  In 2020 we launched our exciting 5-year business strategy including our vision of becoming a true&nbsp;Omni-channel retailer.  This strategy sees significant investment into our&nbsp;colleagues across the business creating multiple opportunities to join a fast-paced environment and be part of&nbsp;our&nbsp;exciting&nbsp;journey. &nbsp;</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;">In return, we offer a wide range of benefits to support your physical, mental, and financial well-being.</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"><strong style="font-weight:700;">Benefits</strong></p><ul style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:10px;"><li style="font-size:inherit;">25% Card Factory colleague discount in-store and online</li><li style="font-size:inherit;">Save As You Earn scheme</li><li style="font-size:inherit;">Financial Wellbeing Support&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;"><li style="font-size:inherit;">Financial Education Tools</li><li style="font-size:inherit;">Salary Advance</li></ul></li><li style="font-size:inherit;">Seasonal incentive schemes</li><li style="font-size:inherit;">Opportunity to apply for Retail Apprenticeships</li><li style="font-size:inherit;">Access to blended learning and development content</li><li style="font-size:inherit;">Discounted mobile phone contracts</li><li style="font-size:inherit;">Discounts across 100’s of UK retailers</li><li style="font-size:inherit;">Employee Assistance Programme – access to tools to support mental, physical, and financial wellbeing</li></ul><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"><iframe height="100%" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/kyRjr40aYYE?showinfo=0&amp;controls=0&amp;rel=0" width="100%"></iframe></p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;">This is an exciting role with genuine prospects for the right candidate. If this role describes you and your career aspirations, click apply now.</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;">We reserve the right to close this vacancy once sufficient suitable applications have been received. We advise applying early to avoid disappointment as applications will be reviewed regularly.&nbsp;</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;">No agencies, please.</p></div><!-- Hiring Organisation --><div><p>Sportswift Ltd T/A cardfactory</p></div><!-- Apply Button --><a href="https://careers.cfjobs.co.uk/members/?j=28164&amp;lang=en&amp;" class="btn btn-apply applybottom">Apply<i class="fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></div>