Circa $250,000 package, including superannuation

Large ASX // 3 days in office, 2 from home

A major ASX-listed essential services organisation is seeking two to three high-calibre Heads of IT Portfolio to lead the end-to-end delivery of technology initiatives across assigned business units. Reporting to the GM of Projects, each role will partner closely with the leadership teams of approximately one to three business units, shaping technology roadmaps and taking ownership of projects from initial concept, prioritisation and business case development through delivery, operational handover, and benefits realisation.

Head of IT Portfolio – Multiple Roles Melbourne CBD

Circa $250,000 package, including superannuation

Large ASX // 3 days in office, 2 from home

A major ASX-listed essential services organisation is seeking two to three high-calibre Heads of IT Portfolio to lead the end-to-end delivery of technology initiatives across assigned business units. Reporting to the GM of Projects, each role will partner closely with the leadership teams of approximately one to three business units, shaping technology roadmaps and taking ownership of projects from initial concept, prioritisation and business case development through delivery, operational handover, and benefits realisation.

The Role Responsibilities

Partnering with Business Unit leaders to understand strategic priorities and shape the supporting technology roadmap

Managing demand, pipeline prioritisation, portfolio planning, and resource capacity across assigned business units

Developing project scopes, investment proposals, and business cases to secure funding





Supporting commercial bids and tenders by providing realistic technology scope, estimates, delivery models, and timelines

Initiating approved projects and establishing clear scope, governance, budgets, delivery frameworks, and success measures

Leading the end-to-end delivery of multiple concurrent technology initiatives

Providing leadership and direction to Project Managers and multidisciplinary technical delivery teams

Managing portfolio budgets, resource forecasting, dependencies, risks, and delivery performance

Actively intervening to resolve delivery issues and return challenged projects to green

Holding vendors, system integrators and software providers accountable for contractual and delivery outcomes

Providing transparent portfolio reporting and advice to senior business and technology executives

Ensuring projects progress through appropriate governance and delivery stage gates

Overseeing go-live, hypercare, and the effective transition of completed initiatives into operational support

Working closely with the central PMO to maintain consistent delivery standards and portfolio visibility.

About You

Utilities

Engineering

Telecommunications

Essential services

Asset or infrastructure management

Transport

Mining and resources





You will also bring

Proven ownership of enterprise technology portfolios from strategy and initiation through to operational handover.

Experience managing portfolios comprising multiple concurrent and interdependent projects.

Strong financial management capability, ideally overseeing technology portfolios valued at $10 million or more.

Experience leading teams of approximately 10-20 people, including Project Managers and technical specialists.

Demonstrated capability in demand management, pipeline governance, prioritisation and resource planning.

Experience developing business cases, investment submissions and delivery roadmaps.

Strong commercial experience managing vendors and different delivery arrangements, including fixed-price and time-and-materials engagements.

The ability to build trusted relationships with senior Business Unit leaders and translate operational priorities into practical technology outcomes.

A hands-on delivery style, with the confidence to step into challenged projects and resolve complex blockers.

Strong executive communication, portfolio reporting and stakeholder management skills.

Nice to have

Project or portfolio management certification such as PMP, PRINCE2, P3O

Experience supporting technology components of major commercial bids or client-facing service contracts

Experience operating within a federated enterprise or complex multi-business-unit environment.

This is an opportunity to take genuine ownership of a substantial technology portfolio within a large, complex, national organisation.

📌 Head of IT Portfolio (Melbourne)
🏢 Talent
📍 Melbourne