Portfolio & Program Management Lead

Ready to make a splash in your career? WaterNSW is seeking an experienced Portfolio & Program Management Lead (Full-Time Permanent) to join our team.
This is an opportunity to work with an essential organisation creating a more sustainable future for the state.
This role offers the flexibility to work around life, your contribution will be valued, and you’ll be supported to build a rewarding career.
Our perks and Benefits:
At WaterNSW, we believe that our employees should be as well taken care of as our rivers, dams, and pipelines, that’s why we offer a load of benefits.
Flexible working
Work a 9-day fortnight at Full pay on the Enterprise agreement
Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
Fertility leave
Yearly corporate wear allowance
Professional development and educational assistance
Salary Range $144,549 - $173,475 base + super
And so much more!
What you’ll do:
Drive overall program delivery through active management of key project gateways from project initiation to project completion to ensure that the flow of projects released, the velocity of project delivery and the resources required to deliver are sufficient to meet program goals.
Create and update portfolio and program look ahead and communicate with key stakeholders to identify risks, opportunities and constraints. In conjunction with key stakeholders facilitate and negotiate approaches to obtain required outcomes.
Identify opportunities to improve delivery efficiency (including project bundling, alternative delivery mechanisms, innovative technologies etc.) and develop program performance measurement metrics, advise on emerging risks and opportunities and provide recovery advice as required.
Improve the existing risk management practices at the project delivery level in parallel to building a consolidated and coordinated view of risk at the Operations portfolio level.
Conduct regular portfolio and program reviews to assess the performance, alignment with strategic goals and governance assurance. & assist in project prioritisation process and continuously review and improve program and portfolio management process and methodologies to enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and alignment with organisational objectives.
What we are looking for:
Minimum 10 years of relevant experience working in similar roles in a construction or utilities environment with extensive experience in project portfolio management and governance of portfolios, with prior experience in a similar role focused on project capital budgeting, planning and forecasting
Bachelor’s degree in a business-related discipline and a project management related qualification or equivalent experience
Demonstrated experience with project management methodologies, systems, tools and processes and how these are practically used in a PMO or Project environment (e.g. MS Projects, Primavera P6, Acumen D365, Power BI)
Have a robust working knowledge of resource demand and capacity planning models, tools, and strategies
Prior experience working in and to price regulated businesses and understanding of financial and budgeting principles
How we will support you:
At WaterNSW, we embrace the opportunity to integrate work into our life by having full ownership of our work week. We value getting the job done rather than looking at your work hours.
We are proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer and are committed to providing equal opportunities for women. Visit our WORK180 page to access our benefits and career development opportunities https://work180.com/en-au/for-women/employer/waternsw
More about our team/ culture:
We communicate openly and honestly while maintaining respect for each other. This means we get things done. We understand that everyone is different, and this is what we value as part of our inclusive culture.
Who is WaterNSW?
When people think of essential human services, water supply is one of the first things that come to mind - and that’s where WaterNSW comes in. We are NSW’s primary bulk water supplier, river operator and comprehensive provider for licensing, water trades and water information.
For more information, please reach out to: Jasmine Choong on jasmine.choong@waternsw.com.au.
Please note applications for this position will close on
25th February 2024.
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