Executive Manager AI Portfolio Management

NBN Co; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 260,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

nbn is seeking an Executive Manager AI Portfolio Management in Melbourne to lead planning, governance and delivery of the enterprise AI and Digital portfolio. You will shape a multi‑year roadmap, drive prioritisation across business units and partners, and enable informed decisions with transparent reporting.

We value extensive management consulting experience in data, technology or transformation within regulated or infrastructure environments, and a collaborative leadership style that aligns

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in management consulting or related field.
• Strong foundation in data, technology or transformation within complex, regulated or infrastructure environments.
• Proven track record leading strategic planning and large-scale portfolios.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, coordination and governance of nbn’s enterprise AI and Digital portfolio.
• Develop and maintain an integrated multi-year portfolio roadmap across Business Units, Technology and delivery partners.
• Establish disciplined portfolio governance for evidence-based decision-making, prioritisation and risk management.
• Provide high-quality insights and reporting to enable executive confidence and timely escalation.

Job description

Executive Manager AI Portfolio Management# Careers## Executive Manager AI Portfolio ManagementApply: Australia: Melbourne: Full time: Posted Today: 240512# **Job Expectations****Build your career and Australia’s future.**Not many people can say they are working on building Australia’s future. With us you’ll be doing just that, leaving a legacy for all Australians. Plus, there’s equal employment, great training, and true flexible working arrangements.A fantastic opportunity has presented itself for a **Executive Manager AI Portfolio Management** reporting to General Manager AI Value & Delivery.**A bit about your role**As the Executive Manager AI Portfolio Management, you will lead the planning, coordination and governance of nbn’s enterprise AI and Digital portfolio, ensuring initiatives are value-led, well-sequenced and transparently tracked against agreed outcomes. You will develop and maintain an integrated multi-year portfolio roadmap, bringing clarity to priorities, dependencies and capacity across Business Units, Technology and delivery partners. You will establish disciplined portfolio governance that supports evidence-based decision-making, clear prioritisation and thoughtful risk management. Through high-quality insights and reporting, you will enable Executive confidence and support portfolio forums with clear options and timely escalation. Working collaboratively across the organisation, you will help translate strategic intent into a cohesive, delivery-ready portfolio that drives meaningful value for nbn.**A bit about you**You bring extensive experience in management consulting or a related field, with a strong foundation in data, technology or transformation within complex, regulated or infrastructure environments. You have a proven track record leading strategic planning and large-scale portfolios and are confident working across enterprise priorities where influence is key to success. You are a collaborative and inclusive leader who brings people together and creates alignment in complexity. You balance strategic thinking with pragmatic delivery. With a strong sense of purpose, you are motivated by enabling others to succeed, fostering trust and ensuring decisions are grounded in insight and shared understanding. Your approach and natural credibility allow you to shape outcomes, support innovation and deliver lasting impact for nbn and the communities it serves.**Application Process**You may find that your experience does not match every requirement listed but, if this role has piqued your interest or resonates with where you are in your career, we encourage you to apply rather than self-select out. We are interested in transferable skills and your skills and perspective could be exactly what we would value to strengthen our team.**Life at nbn**To be part of nbn is to be part of something bigger. There’s so much more from here. Our pioneering spirit drives us forward every day. Together, we help lift the digital capability of the nation by building and connecting Australia’s best fibre infrastructure into homes and businesses, plus places and things, everywhere. We’re continuing to create Australia’s network—a network made for more. Not just a way for everyone to do the things they love but transforming the way they do them.**A more inclusive working world**nbn is committed to an inclusive, flexible, and supportive workplace where everyone can feel heard, valued, and respected. We believe diverse perspectives are the key to unlocking greater outcomes and encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures. That's why we have a Reconciliation Action Plan, Accessibility & Inclusion Plan, offer 18 weeks of paid parental leave, are a Pride in Diversity Platinum Employer, and have active employee-led diversity pillars. Click here to see our list of employee benefits and why we're recognised as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for Women. **Equal Opportunities for All**We champion equal opportunities for all employees. If you have any accessibility requirements and would like to discuss adjustments for the recruitment process, please don’t hesitate to contact us by emailing [e-mail] or calling our Recruitment Accessibility Enquiry Line at [phone]. Please note, this line is dedicated to accessibility-related enquiries for the purposes of recruitment, and only enquiries related to accessibility adjustments will be answered. For other matters, please visit our Contact Us page on our website.**Please note that this role is a permanent opportunity and applications will close at midnight on Friday 20 November 2026.****To be eligible for this role, you must have full working rights in Australia.**# **Worker Type**Permanent# **Time Type**# Full time### About Us****nbn**** is the team behind the design, build and operation of the ****nbnTM**** network - one of Australia’s largest technology infrastructure projects, which will help better connect Australians with each other and the rest of the world, no matter where you live.But the ****nbnTM**** network is so much more than access to fast internet. A state of the art communications network opens up a world of possibilities in areas such as education, business, innovation, healthcare, flexibility, and entertainment. It will help ensure our digital future, and give Australians benefits we can all enjoy, for decades to come.At ****nbn,**** you’ll work with inspirational leaders and innovators in their field, help take on engaging and exciting work, and seek original solutions to new challenges every day. Things move quickly at ****nbn****, and opportunities present themselves all the time. At ****nbn****, you have an incredible chance to broaden your skills and widen your horizons. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to accelerate your career, and shape your own future, along with Australia’s.To apply, please follow the links and submit your resume. No cover letter or selection criteria is required.