Portfolio Management Office (PMO) Manager

PRIMARY DETAIL

• Oversee the Project Management Office (PMO) function responsible for the delivery of a multi-stream workforce planning and business transformation program
• Macquarie University, Wallumattagal Campus, Dharug land, North Ryde
• Attractive package negotiable, 2 year fixed term contract

We are seeking an experienced Portfolio Management Office (PMO) Manager to provide governance, assurance and delivery for initiatives related to workforce planning and business transformation and supporting organisational change to achieve operational efficiency and service excellence.

The Role

As the PMO Manager, you will oversee the delivery of complex initiatives focused on driving efficient and effective service delivery across the University. Working closely with Program Managers and senior leaders, you will ensure the program's success by establishing robust standards, assurance and associated controls.  Your leadership will directly support the university's strategic goals by ensuring initiatives are delivered on time, within budget and benefit.  Specifically, this position will be responsible to:

• Provide PMO capability to the overall workforce planning and business transformation program streams, work packages and associated teams.
• Manage budgets and resources across the program.
• Maintain program-wide schedules, drive interdependency management and risk mitigation.
• Facilitate strategy to execution processes, business case preparation, and benefits realisation.
• Deliver comprehensive reporting and data analysis to inform decision-making.
• Foster collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

About you:

You will be an experienced program and change leader, with the ability to apply robust and agile project management methodology to multiple simultaneous initiatives across the program. Your pragmatism, efficiency, forward planning, risk management and reporting skills will build trust, transparency and confidence across the program team.  In addition, you will have:

• Relevant qualifications in project management and/or change management, or equivalent experience in a PMO leadership role within a large, complex organisation.
• Proven ability to manage projects and portfolios using advanced methodologies, tools, and techniques.
• Strong data analysis and reporting capabilities to support decision-making.
• Adept at identifying and resolving risks, with a solutions-oriented approach.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and management skills, and the ability to galvanise support and commitment to ensure effective and efficient project delivery.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver projects within budget, aligned with strategic outcomes.
• Exceptional presentation and verbal skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders across all levels.

Desired Skills:

• Knowledge of the higher education sector.
• Familiarity with design thinking and change management practices.

Why Join Us?

At Macquarie University we are bold, distinctive, and transformative. This is your opportunity to contribute to a transformational program of works that will support meaningful innovation in operational execution and excellence across the University. We offer a collaborative environment, professional growth opportunities, and the chance to make a real difference in the delivery of the University’s strategic objectives.

*This position requires qualification and criminal history checks.

Applications Close: 5 January 2025

We reserve the right to progress or decline an application prior to the application closing date.  Interviews for this position will commence in mid January 2025.

For enquiries, or a confidential conversation about the role please contact Sarah Bate, Head of Talent Acquisition on 0412 043 992 or [email protected] .

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