Senior Portfolio Manager

At AustralianSuper, we truly care about our colleagues. We know work and life are intertwined. That's why we support the diverse needs of everyone and have policies that enable us all to thrive and be truly flexible. We ensure diversity is celebrated for the opportunity it provides us all to learn and grow, and deliver better outcomes for members.

Your New Role

We have a 12-month max-term contract opportunity for an experienced Senior Portfolio Manager to join the Member Group Delivery team. The successful candidate will have proven expertise in leading Program offices though business change and transitions using project management delivery practices. Reporting to the Principal Member Group Delivery, the key accountabilities of the Senior Project Portfolio Manager will be:

• People management and leadership of the PMO team
• Ensure the business outcomes and benefits are fully realised for the whole portfolio of projects and programs across Member Domain and Member Operations
• Create, manage and coordinate core project / portfolio management activities and artefacts across governance and reporting, minutes, financial reporting and analysis, risk and issue management, resource management, vendor management, benefits planning and realisation, planning and scheduling across the portfolio
• Provide oversight of progress and delivery; management of "in flight" and pipeline interdependencies; and ensuring that the benefits are delivered across the Member Group portfolio
• Develop and uplift capabilities as it relates to portfolio management, project delivery and project management standards across the Fund

What You'll Need

• Extensive experience in Project/Program Management/Services leadership roles
• Experience leading a multi-disciplinary team to successfully deliver outcomes
• Knowledge of technology, operations, superannuation administration and/or financial products
• Experience within financial services, business or information technology project environments
• Experience of working within and supporting a 'gated' project and program governance framework
• Excellent knowledge and application of standard project management methods, tools and techniques
• Demonstrated experience in agile, waterfall and hybrid delivery methodologies.
• Experience developing Steering Committee Reports, Dashboards and Papers for Executives, Management Teams and/or Program Directors
• Working knowledge of or ability to identify opportunities for the adoption and management of project processes and toolsets
• Practical knowledge of portfolio management techniques, processes and artefacts
• Project management qualifications, such as Prince2 or PMP
• Tertiary degree in business, finance, science/engineering or IT

Life at AustralianSuper

AustralianSuper is committed to colleague development, and we support our people with ongoing learning, coaching and training, as well as career opportunities across our expanding global organisation. We offer generous leave entitlements and promote a blended working environment in which all roles can flex, and we're happy to discuss what this looks like for you.

We cultivate a workplace that champions safety, respect, inclusiveness and diversity. We are committed to supporting our diverse workforce in a way that is inclusive and embraces diversity in all its forms. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process or the role, please let our recruitment team know.

What's Next

Apply now, if you share our values of Energy, Integrity, Generosity of Spirit and Excellent Outcomes and would like the opportunity to work in a challenging, growing and rapidly evolving team to deliver outstanding results.

Australian or New Zealand citizenship or Australian permanent residency status is required.

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