About The RoleThis is not a project management role.We're not after someone to run a project.
We want someone who understands how projects and programs fit together, and who can help the people running them do it better.
That means building the scheduling standards, dependency management, reporting and governance that a portfolio runs on.
It also means getting those practices adopted by the project and program managers who have to live with them.
The work runs at two speeds.
There's long-cycle portfolio work: designing frameworks, building an integrated schedule, setting up governance.
Alongside it there's short-cycle, urgent PMO work that turns up with little notice and needs a clear head.
You'll do both, often in the same week.What You'll DoBuild and maintain integrated schedules across projects and programs, with a focus on cross-project dependencies, critical paths and how changes ripple through the portfolioHelp design and roll out the PMO's scheduling standards, templates, reporting and governanceWork with project and program managers to improve how they plan and schedule.
You'll explain why valuable scheduling matters to their delivery, not just ask them to complyTurn schedule and portfolio data into clear insights for senior stakeholders: what's at risk, what's slipping and what decisions are neededPick up urgent PMO requests (reporting, briefings, analysis, governance support) and turn them around quickly without losing qualityBring people along: run workshops, coach practitioners and build buy-in for new ways of workingAbout youYou might have been a PMO analyst, scheduler, portfolio analyst or project coordinator who outgrew the role.
You're based in Canberra ACT and have seen enough of how delivery works to have opinions about how it should work.




You're probably 6-8 years into your career and ready for more responsibility.You'll Likely HaveHands-on experience with scheduling and dependency management (MS Project, Primavera, Smartsheet or similar) and a solid grasp of the theory behind itAn understanding of portfolio, program and project management and how they differExperience in a PMO, ideally one being set up or reshapedThe ability to explain technical PMO concepts to people who don't think about them, and to persuade rather than enforceComfort switching between strategic work and urgent tactical requestsStrong written communication, especially for senior or executive audiencesFederal government experience (highly regarded)Familiarity with P3M3, MSP, P3O, PMBOK or similar frameworks (a plus, not essential)EligibilityApplicants must be based in Canberra, Australian citizens and hold a current Baseline or NV1 security clearance.About Reason GroupReason Group is an Australian business and technology services firm helping government and regulated enterprises become faster, safer, and simpler.
We specialise in digital transformation, business improvement, technology delivery, and AI-enabled solutions that help organisations navigate complexity and deliver better outcomes.
As a trusted partner with deep expertise in government and regulated environments, we work alongside our clients to design, build, and deliver practical solutions that create lasting value.Why join Reason Group?
You'll have the opportunity to own meaningful work, learn from experienced and amazing colleagues and build your capability while being handsomely rewarded for performance.
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Our values of Empathy, Diversity, Grit and Elegance guide how we work with our clients and each other.
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📌 Portfolio Scheduling & Dependencies Lead (Canberra)
🏢 Reason Group
📍 Canberra