Defence Project, Program and Portfolio Assurance (Sydney)

Defence Project, Program and Portfolio Assurance (Sydney)

Line of Service

Assurance

Industry/Sector

Central, National, Federal Government

Specialism

Risk

Management Level

Manager

Job Description & Summary

About Us

The challenges facing business and society are complex and need new angles and fresh thinking. Your human ingenuity, passion and experience, combined with the latest technology, make these problems easier to tackle.

Together, we are a passionate community of solvers coming together in unexpected ways, creating new solutions for a new day.

We're in the business of transformation.

To transform the future, we're building a diverse, ambitious team that champions imaginative ways to solve our clients' most important challenges.

At PwC Sydney,



we combine local and global expertise, public sector experience and people-focused purpose to help the federal government make life better for our communities.

Our Transformation Assurance team sits in the Trust and Risk arm of our Assurance practice. The team works with clients to provide analysis, insights and recommendations to improve outcomes for major projects or programs.

We draw on our project and program management delivery experience to provide future-focused assurance in order to give staff, executives, board members, and other stakeholders confidence about the future of its business transformation.

How and where work gets done is being reimagined. It all adds up to The Current Equation.

About the Opportunity

As a Manager in our Transformation Assurance team your impact will be seen by:

Leading the delivery of transformation project and program reviews by:

Reviewing and analysing critical project/program artefacts (including risk reports, business cases, business requirements documents, or project plans) against better practice methodologies;





Identifying key risks to success of projects/programs

Leading client engagements, including fieldwork interviews and final presentations of key findings

Overseeing the delivery of a final report, including detailed analysis and recommended solutions, to provide our clients with confidence that their key projects and programs are aligned to their strategic outcomes, are on track and will deliver the required quality of output

Help lead the development of job proposals that demonstrate how the Transformation Assurance team's experience and review methodology brings value to our clients

Act as a trusted advisor to build relationships with project directors, executives and team members in relation to transformation activity

Coaching and mentoring junior colleagues to develop their project and program management skill set,



and building internal relationships across the firm

About you

You have experience in project or program assurance or portfolio management, within the Defence environment and are skilled in proactively identifying project risks and finding appropriate solutions.

You have an understanding of project management methodologies (preferably with an Agile, PMP, MSP, MoP, PRINCE2, PMBOK, or a similar certification), and feel comfortable leading project, program and portfolio reviews.

You have the ability to investigate the detail of a project or program and be able to determine if it is likely to succeed.

Please note this role is based in Sydney.

Due to the nature of the work, you must be an Australian citizen, eligible to obtain and maintain an Australian Government issued security clearance.





To solve important problems we need to aim for the inclusion of our diverse talent. We empower our people to use their creativity, authenticity and human differences to be the champions of change.

We know that when people from diverse backgrounds and with different points of view work together, we create the most value - for our clients, our people and our society.

If you don't think you quite meet all of the qualifications, we'd still love to hear from you.

Your New Benefits

Flexible daily working hours, we value work-life balance

Work overseas or interstate, we know how precious time is with your family and friends

Paid study (and leave), we'll pay all the costs and give you time off to study

No dress code, wear what makes you feel comfortable and dress for your day

Yearly bonuses, because who doesn't love to be rewarded for great performance





Health & fitness perks, like a wellness stipend and discounted memberships

Generous parental leave policy for mums, dads and foster carers

If you're looking for a team that values your work and solves meaningful problems, apply now

We believe the best work is human-led and tech-powered.

If you're keen to apply and need reasonable adjustments or would like to note which pronouns you use at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.

Shibanni Dave is the Recruitment Manager for the role.

As the team experience high volumes of applications, we appreciate your patience to allow for a timely and fair process for all.

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:
Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)





Required Skills

Optional Skills

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date

📌 Defence Project, Program and Portfolio Assurance (Sydney)
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