- Lead a portfolio of strategic ICT projects with executive-level visibility
- 12-month contract 12-month extension
- Must be an Australian Citizen with Baseline clearance - NV1 desirable

Take ownership of a portfolio of ICT projects and initiatives, bringing together portfolio management, program delivery and business relationship management in one senior leadership role.

You'll oversee multiple projects aligned around common strategic priorities, working across technology, business teams, vendors and senior leadership to ensure investment and delivery remain aligned with broader organisational objectives.

The Role

Your responsibilities will include

- Leading and maintaining the ICT project portfolio, ensuring projects and initiatives align with strategic priorities
- Overseeing project delivery across scope, schedules, budgets, resources, risks and dependencies
- Prioritising and optimising resources across competing projects and initiatives
- Building robust relationships across ICT, business teams, vendors and senior executives
- Establishing portfolio governance, monitoring performance and chairing senior steering committees

About You

We're particularly interested in

- 5 years' experience leading teams as a senior Project or Program Manager
- Experience managing complex ICT programs, portfolios and competing priorities
- Strong stakeholder management skills, including engagement with senior executives,



vendors and delivery teams
- Experience working within or providing services to Government environments
- Project management certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2 or SAFe would be highly regarded

Why Consider the Opportunity?

This role has a broader remit than traditional project delivery. You'll have visibility across an entire ICT portfolio, balancing strategic priorities, investment, resources and dependencies while acting as the connection between technology and the broader business.

You'll also have direct engagement with senior leadership, including responsibility for executive reporting and chairing high-level steering committees.

The role offers hybrid working, with a minimum of three days per week in the office and flexibility for the remaining two days, subject to agreement.

Interested?

Click APPLY to send through your resume. If your experience aligns, I'll be in touch to talk you through the opportunity, provide further context and discuss the application process and next steps.

For a confidential discussion, contact Jaela Smith at Talent International on 0480 806 or email_hidden***.

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📌 IT Portfolio Manager (Canberra)
🏢 Talent
📍 Canberra