Manager, Portfolio Management and Delivery Assurance (VPSG6.2)

A fantastic, two year opportunity for an experienced Project Manager looking for the next step in their career development.

Are you an experienced Project Manager looking for a new challenge to take your career to the next level? This could be the opportunity you have been looking for.

Reporting into the Chief Portfolio Officer (CPO) the role of the Manager, Portfolio Management and Delivery Assurance is to track, analyse, coordinate, and advise on the VBA Portfolio of Work. This leadership role is a key connection between the governance functions and the delivery functions and will perform the secretariat role for the Portfolio Governance Committee (PGC).

As the Manager, Portfolio Management and Delivery Assurance has line management responsibility for a portfolio resource and scheduler, portfolio co-ordinators, and has overall responsibility for a portfolio schedule, resource analysis, portfolio co-ordination activities, and other PMO leadership activities.

What we are looking for:

• Proven experience as a PMO Manager covering portfolio, leadership and support functions, including internal project audits, quality assurance checks (health checks) and managing a multidisciplinary portfolio of work using a gated methodology.
• Ability to build and maintain constructive relationships with a range of complex internal and external stakeholders, including the ability to influence, negotiate with tact and diplomacy, and influence strategic outcomes.
• Proven ability to establish systems and procedures, proactively identify opportunities for generating workplace innovation, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and taking responsibility for initiating outcomes

The Victorian Building Authority embraces a diverse and inclusive culture who work together for the benefit of all Victorians. Our recruitment is best practice and free from bias, we recruit based on merit and equity regardless of age, disability, religion, gender, sexual orientation or cultural background.

We have an amazing employee engagement program, remote working setup, health and well-being and learning and development programs to ensure our people are fit for work and inspired to be the best they can. We are always looking for talented new people to join us with a broad range of skills and experience who are curious, keen to learn and enjoy serving the community they live in, so if this sounds like a place you'd like to work and you think you have what it takes, we'd love to hear from you and encourage you to apply now!

The Building Systems Technology division is responsible for the delivery of a large digital transformation uplift across the organisation. The digital transformation uplift will renew and consolidate systems and develop a capability for the VBA to use data surveillance and analytics.

What you can expect

• Be part of a passionate and motivated team who work collaboratively to provide the organisation with cost efficient and effective Project Management Solutions.
• Amazing employee engagement program, career development and flexible work arrangements
• Flexible, Hybrid work arrangements
• A competitive salary plus 10.5% superannuation

How to Apply

We require you to upload:

• A detailed copy of your resume
• A cover letter outlining your relevant experience and how it aligns to the role

Please note:

• Only electronic applications submitted via careers.vic.gov.au will be accepted.
• As a public sector and service standard, generally all new employees will start at the base entry level and increment throughout the salary range each year based on performance. Current public sector employees at the same grade will be considered for a transfer of entitlements with evidence. A request above entry level may be considered in certain circumstances