Consultant Specialist

Some careers have more impact than others.

If you’re looking for a career where you can make a real impression, join HSBC and discover how valued you’ll be.

We are currently seeking an experienced professional to join our team in the role of Consultant Specialist.

Business: CTO Data Technology

Principal responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of projects/programmes, maintaining an integrated view of scope, milestones, dependencies, risks, issues, and benefits.
• Establish and run portfolio governance routines (steerco packs, RAID, decision logs, action tracking).
• Build and maintain a portfolio resource plan across roles/skills, locations, and time horizons (e.g., 3–6–12 months).
• Forecast demand based on the project roadmap; reconcile against capacity and highlight gaps, constraints, and pinch points.
• Maintain a single source of truth for allocations and ensure changes are controlled and communicated.
• Manage vendors/third parties where applicable (SOWs, deliverables, performance, commercials).
• Engage senior stakeholders with clear, concise updates and options-based recommendations.

Requirements

• Proven experience managing multiple projects as a portfolio (or large multi-workstream programme).
• Strong resource planning/capacity management experience (demand forecasting, allocation management, scenario planning).
• Solid project management fundamentals: planning, budgeting, RAID, dependency management, change control.
• Confident stakeholder management with senior leaders; able to challenge constructively and drive decisions.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail; comfortable with data-driven reporting.
• Tools: MS Project (or equivalent), Excel, PowerPoint; familiarity with Jira/Confluence/Clarity/GPDM/Pioneer (or similar) is beneficial.
• Excellent in Oral/Written English.

You’ll achieve more when you join HSBC.

HSBC is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a culture where all employees are valued, respected and opinions count. We take pride in providing a workplace that fosters continuous professional development, flexible working and, opportunities to grow within an inclusive and diverse environment. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified persons irrespective of, but not limited to, their gender or genetic information, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, social status, medical care leave requirements, political affiliation, people with disabilities, color, national origin, veteran status, etc., We consider all applications based on merit and suitability to the role.

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