EL2 Portfolio Manager

Peoplebank; Canberra; On-site; AUD 152,000 - 207,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personalised Attention

User-friendly Services

Choice and Flexibility

Payroll Services

Contractor Satisfaction

Job summary

Peoplebank is seeking an EL2 ICT Portfolio Manager for a Federal Government client in Canberra, ACT. This long-term contract role focuses on developing and maintaining the ICT project portfolio, governance, budgeting and stakeholder engagement at senior levels.

The successful candidate will have 5+ years' leadership and senior project/program management experience, with strong communication skills and government exposure. PM certifications are desirable.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience leading teams.
• Minimum 5 years' experience as a senior Project or Program Manager.
• Experience working in Government or delivering services to Government agencies.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to senior executives, vendors and delivery teams.
• Proven experience managing ICT portfolios, programs, governance, risks and budgets.
• Strong leadership capability with experience building, mentoring and leading high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the ICT project portfolio, ensuring alignment with agency strategic goals and objectives.
• Prioritise and optimise resource allocation across projects and initiatives.
• Engage cross-functional teams to execute ICT programs and projects.
• Define and monitor program goals, scope and deliverables to ensure successful outcomes.
• Oversee project schedules, budgets and risk management activities.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, vendors and business units.
• Act as the key bridge between ICT and business stakeholders.
• Develop and implement governance structures and processes to ensure portfolio compliance.
• Monitor and report on project performance, status and key performance indicators.
• Manage cross-project dependencies and champion portfolio initiatives in governance forums.
• Communicate project and portfolio updates to executives, stakeholders and teams, including chairing high-level steering committees.
• Prepare executive briefs and portfolio performance reports.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Governance & risk management

Education

PM certification (PMP/PRINCE2/SAFe)

Job description

About Peoplebank:
Peoplebank, part of RGF Staffing ANZ, is a leading talent solutions provider. We place the brightest IT & digital professionals into some of the region’s top employers. We are expert recruiters who have been placing IT & digital specialists with some of the most dynamic and recognised organisations in the Asia Pacific region for over 34 years.

About the Role: Our Federal Government Client is seeking an EL2 ICT Portfolio Manager.

This is a long-term contract role with initial 12 months and extensions, located in ACT.

As the selected candidate, you will:

• Develop and maintain the ICT project portfolio, ensuring alignment with agency strategic goals and objectives.
• Prioritise and optimise resource allocation across projects and initiatives.
• Engage cross-functional teams to execute ICT programs and projects.
• Define and monitor program goals, scope and deliverables to ensure successful outcomes.
• Oversee project schedules, budgets and risk management activities.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, vendors and business units.
• Act as the key bridge between ICT and business stakeholders.
• Develop and implement governance structures and processes to ensure portfolio compliance.
• Monitor and report on project performance, status and key performance indicators.
• Manage cross-project dependencies and champion portfolio initiatives in governance forums.
• Communicate project and portfolio updates to executives, stakeholders and teams, including chairing high-level steering committees.
• Prepare executive briefs and portfolio performance reports.

To be successful in this role you should have:

• Demonstrated minimum 5 years' experience leading teams.
• Demonstrated minimum 5 years' experience as a senior Project or Program Manager.
• Experience working in Government or delivering services to Government agencies.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to senior executives, vendors and delivery teams.
• Proven experience managing ICT portfolios, programs, governance, risks and budgets.
• Strong leadership capability with experience building, mentoring and leading high-performing teams.

It is desirable if you have:

• Project Management certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, SAFe or equivalent.
• Experience chairing executive-level governance forums and steering committees.
• Experience managing large and complex ICT transformation initiatives.

Due to security clearance requirements for this role, candidates must be Australian Citizens and ability to hold Negative Vetting Level 1 (NV1) clearance.

Benefits of being a Peoplebank candidate:

• Personalised Attention: You'll be assigned a dedicated Account Manager to support your unique needs.
• User-Friendly Services and Ongoing Support: Easy online timesheet lodgement, plus full access to contractor care, payroll, and admin support throughout your contract.
• Choice and Flexibility: A wide variety of contracting options tailored to your preferences and circumstances.
• Industry-Leading Payroll Services: Enjoy the reliability of accurate, on-time weekly payments.
• Contractor Satisfaction Focus: Our goal is to be your top choice for IT contracting and permanent roles, with your success at the centre of everything we do.

Applications close: 5:00 PM, Friday, 28 August 2026

Please note: Only candidates that meet the above criteria will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in the position.

Peoplebank and Leaders IT are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone belongs. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. If you need adjustments to the recruitment process due to your circumstances, please let us know- we’re here to support you.