Head of Technology Business Management

Yarra Valley Water; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 179,000 - 218,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

On-site parking

Parental leave 16 weeks

Personal leave 15 days

Reproductive leave 5 days

Public holiday swap option

Job summary

Yarra Valley Water in Melbourne (Mitcham office) is seeking a Head of Technology Business Management to lead the commercial, financial, procurement and portfolio management functions of the Technology Group. You will set vision for governance, transform ways of working to agile and value-driven delivery, and partner with senior executives to drive measurable benefits for our organisation and customers.

The role offers true hybrid working and strong flexibility, plus generous leave and

Qualifications

• Proven leadership of a commercial or PMO function in a large org.
• Experience transforming PMO and governance to agile/hybrid delivery.
• Strong financial planning, CAPEX/OPEX budgeting and benefits realisation.
• Experience in technology procurement, tenders and supplier governance.
• Strong stakeholder management with exec-level partnering.
• Tertiary qualifications in Business, Finance or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Technology Group's business management functions and portfolio management.
• Modernise governance and PMO practices to enable agile and outcome-driven delivery.
• Transform procurement and commercial practices across Technology and supplier governance.
• Oversee technology financial management, budgeting, forecasting and benefits delivery.

Skills

Leadership

PMO

Procurement

Financial management

Stakeholder management

Agile delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Procurement/Project Management

Job description

• True hybrid working - work from home and our Mitcham office
• $198,401 per annum inclusive of 12% superannuation

About Us

We're on a mission to create a brighter future, where you can be a change maker at the actual source. We're one of Australia's largest water utilities with over 30% of Victoria's population relying on us for their essential water and sanitation services.

Our award-winning culture fosters an inclusive, collaborative, and flexible environment that enables our people to thrive. Here, you'll be inspired and challenged to grow alongside us.

We're committed to reconciliation and supporting the self-determined role for Traditional Owners/Custodians in water and land management.

The Role

As Head of Technology Business Management, you will lead the commercial, financial, procurement and portfolio management functions of the Technology Group, representing the group at an enterprise level.

You will set the vision, direction and standards for the Business Management functions, transforming traditional ways of working into modern agile and value-driven practices that support business priorities, build strong partnerships and deliver results with confidence.

As a key lead, you will shape culture, influence enterprise-wide decisions and drive continuous improvement, transparency and value creation. You will champion flexible, fit-for-purpose governance and ensure investments are aligned to business priorities and deliver measurable benefits for our organisation and customers.

Your Key Responsibilities

• People Leadership & Capability Transformation - lead and develop a high-performing Business Management team across PMO, procurement, commercial and financial management, building the skills and capabilities needed for agile and outcome-focused ways of working.
• Portfolio, PMO & Agile Governance - lead and improve the Enterprise Delivery Framework, ensuring governance is fit for purpose, proportionate to risk, and supports agile and hybrid delivery. Modernise PMO practices to enable flexible delivery, streamlined assurance for low-risk initiatives, and a strong focus on benefits and outcomes
• Commercial, Procurement & Partnering - lead the transformation of procurement and commercial practices across Technology, establishing the team as the centre of expertise for commercial strategy, procurement, contract management and supplier governance.
• Financing Management & Value Realisation - Provide leadership and accountability for Technology financial management, including CAPEX and OPEX budgets, forecasting, investment planning and benefits management.

What we're Looking for

• Proven experience leading a commercial, portfolio, PMO, procurement or delivery function in a complex organisation, ideally within utilities, government, infrastructure or a regulated environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading the transformation of PMO and governance frameworks from traditional waterfall methodologies to agile, hybrid and adaptive delivery models.
• Strong financial management skills, including CAPEX/OPEX planning, forecasting, benefits realisation and investment planning.
• Demonstrated experience developing technology procurement and commercial strategies, leading major tenders, negotiating contracts and managing supplier performance.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to partner with senior executives to shape investment priorities and delivery plans.
• Tertiary qualifications in Business, Finance, Procurement, Project Management, Leadership or a related discipline.

Why Yarra Valley Water?
We celebrate and encourage new thinking at every level. Creating opportunities for you to grow - both professionally, and personally. When you flourish, we all do.

• $198,401 per annum inclusive of 12% superannuation
• Flexible working arrangements where our people are empowered to design their days with their team. Read our hybrid playbook HERE.
• Free and secure on-site parking with on-site café at our Mitcham office.
• 16 weeks paid parental leave.
• 15 days paid personal leave, which can be used for caring, illness, wellbeing and mental health needs.
• 5 days paid reproductive leave which can be used for experiencing symptoms or undergoing procedures associated with issues such as menopause, menstruation, endometriosis, PCOS, prostate health, or IVF.
• Request to swap certain public holidays for another day of paid leave.

Did you Know?

Research shows that men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, while women and other marginalised people tend to only apply when they meet all of them. So, if you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily tick every box, please apply or get in touch. We'd love to have a chat and see if you could be a great fit.

This position is available for Yarra Valley Water employees and external applicants.

Please note that we may contact and progress applications with suitable candidates prior to the advertised closing date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible

Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment checks, if required for the position. This may also include a Police Check or AusCheck, where an offer will be subject to a satisfactory outcome of these checks.

Yarra Valley Water is recognised by Australian Disability Network as a Disability Confident Recruiter employer.