Primary Details
Time Type: Full time Worker Type: Employee The Opportunity
The purpose of this role is to lead the Project Management Office (PMO) in providing information, assurance, and support to senior management for overseeing the successful delivery of the organisation’s Change Agenda. This involves managing relationships with business units, operations, and transformation leaders to analyse data and support the planning and implementation of transformation initiatives within the division, including funded projects, programs, transitions, and other impactful initiatives.
Responsibilities:
*Lead, motivate, mentor, and manage direct reports to ensure team objectives and business deliverables are met and on budget.
*Drive the proposition of the Project Management Office (PMO) in key areas of portfolio management, governance, reporting, standards, and delivery assurance.
*Develop and implement annual and long-term project management plans to support the success of the organisation.
*Establish and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders and governance bodies to ensure ongoing management and execution of activities.
*Facilitate and manage the periodic overall program investment prioritisation and planning process to establish the annual Change Agenda.
*Develop and maintain an effective governance regime for the portfolio of projects and programs.
*Work collaboratively with stakeholders to ensure engagement and communication across the business.
*Advise project and programme managers on business case preparation, budget management, and compliance with reporting standards.
*Manage and develop the PMO team to ensure service quality meets standards and business needs.
*Promote a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and empowerment within the team to achieve business objectives.
Work Experience:
Necessary Work Experience includes:
*Significant relevant experience.
Preferred Work Experience includes:
*Proven experience of managing large scale programs with third party or vendor management.
*Proven experience of providing assurance on portfolios/programs across multiple business units and geographical locations.
*Proven experience of managing people in a line and matrix environment.
*Experience of developing and running a Project Management Office (PMO).
*Proven experience of managing teams.
Qualifications:
Necessary Qualifications include:
*Tertiary Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
*Holds or is working towards Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), Project Management Professional (PMP), or Foundation Project Office (P30) certification.