Executive Manager Ai Portfolio Management

nbn™ Australia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 190,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

nbn™ Australia is seeking an Executive Manager AI Portfolio Management to lead planning, governance and delivery of the enterprise AI and Digital portfolio, ensuring initiatives are value-led and transparently tracked against outcomes.

You will develop and maintain a multi-year portfolio roadmap, provide insights and reporting, and enable executive confidence through disciplined governance and timely escalation across Business Units, Technology and delivery partners.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, governance and delivery of the enterprise AI and Digital portfolio.
• Develop and maintain a multi-year portfolio roadmap and provide insights for executive decision-making across units and partners.

Job description

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 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.

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.

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