Portfolio Management SME – Network / Energy Transformation

Location: Australia (Flexible / Hybrid)

Contract: Initial 6–12 months

Rate: Competitive daily rate (aligned to senior transformation SME market)

The Opportunity

A major regulated network organisation is undertaking a large-scale transformation of its portfolio management and delivery capability.

We are looking for a Portfolio Management SME to lead the diagnostic and redesign of the portfolio operating model, bringing structure, rigour, and real-world experience from similar DPMO / PMO transformations.

This is a high-impact role sitting at the intersection of strategy, governance, and delivery execution — ideal for someone who has shaped how complex capital portfolios are planned, governed, and controlled within regulated environments.

What You'll Be Doing

- Lead a current state diagnostic across portfolio management, governance, and delivery frameworks
- Design a future state operating model aligned to regulatory, investment, and delivery outcomes
- Review and uplift key artefacts including:

- Portfolio Investment Plans (PIP)
- Delivery Plans
- Portfolio controls and reporting frameworks

Establish clear programme vs project governance models and decision rights Assess and improve estimating practices across capital works and transformation initiatives Define and embed portfolio controls, including financial governance, scheduling,



and performance tracking Facilitate senior stakeholder workshops to drive co-design and alignment Provide pragmatic recommendations grounded in real delivery environments (not just theory)

What We're Looking For

- Proven experience as a Portfolio Management SME / Lead within regulated utilities or network organisations
- Deep expertise across:

- Portfolio governance frameworks
- Capital planning (PIP / investment planning cycles)
- Delivery planning and controls
- Programme vs project structures

Demonstrated experience delivering PMO / DPMO redesign engagements Strong understanding of regulatory environments (energy, utilities, infrastructure) Advanced capability in estimating frameworks and cost governance Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills — able to operate at Exec and GM level Robust facilitation skills with experience running structured workshops and co-design sessions

Why This Role

- Critical role in shaping how a major organisation plans and delivers multi-billion-dollar portfolios
- Opportunity to influence end-to-end operating model design, not just incremental improvement
- Work within a complex, highly regulated environment where governance and delivery excellence matter
- High visibility engagement with senior leadership and transformation stakeholders

Apply / Enquire

For a confidential discussion, reach out directly or apply now.

This role will move quickly for the right profile with proven network / utilities experience.

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