Executive Manager AI Portfolio Management

NBN Co ltd.; North Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 210,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

18 weeks paid parental leave

Inclusive, diverse workplace

Job summary

NBN Co Ltd is seeking an Executive Manager AI Portfolio Management to lead planning, governance and delivery of the enterprise AI and Digital portfolio. You will build a multi-year roadmap, prioritise across business units and partners, and enable evidence-based decisions at the executive level.

You will translate strategy into a cohesive delivery program, drive value and collaboration across Technology, Business Units and delivery partners, and ensure disciplined governance with timely risk

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in management consulting or related field.
• Strong foundation in data, technology or transformation in complex, regulated or infrastructure environments.
• Proven track record leading strategic planning and large-scale portfolios.
• Collaborative, inclusive leader with ability to influence across enterprise priorities.

Responsibilities

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

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 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.

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.

nbn is the team behind the design, build and operation of the nbn™ 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 nbn™ 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.

Equal Opportunities for All

We champion equal opportunities for all employees.

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.