Lead Project Management Practice & Delivery Excellence

IAG; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Boosted superannuation 13%

20 days annual leave + 5 days MyLeave

Work from home and myFlex options

Up to 50% off personal insurance

Job summary

IAG is seeking a seasoned Team Lead, Project Management Practice, to elevate PMO capability across the portfolio from Sydney (Gadigal Country) or Melbourne (Naarm). You’ll coach Project Managers, drive governance, and champion best practices to ensure reliable delivery outcomes.

You’ll foster accountability, manage RAIDDS, and build a high‑performing community focused on continuous improvement and data‑driven decision making.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years’ experience leading, coaching and developing Project Managers within PMO, Portfolio Office or complex delivery environment.
• Proven leadership with people development, mentoring, talent management and succession planning.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, governance frameworks, delivery assurance and PMO best practices.
• Experience building high‑performing project teams and communities of practice that drive delivery excellence.
• Expertise in RAIDDS management, project controls, financial oversight, forecasting and benefits realization.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, communication and influencing skills across complex business and technology environments.
• Experience leading demand management, workforce planning, resource optimization, vendor management and governance.
• Desirable qualifications in project, portfolio, agile or change management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and evolve the Project Management Practice, building a high‑performing community of Project Managers.
• Develop capability through coaching, mentoring, training programs and professional development initiatives.
• Champion adoption of PMO methodologies, governance frameworks, delivery standards and reporting practices.
• Strengthen PMO capability across planning, stakeholder engagement, governance, risk management and delivery leadership.
• Embed a culture of accountability and proactive RAIDDS management to drive delivery outcomes.
• Drive delivery excellence through robust project controls, assurance practices, financial management and benefits realization.
• Lead workforce planning, demand management, resource allocation and talent development to support portfolio priorities.
• Build trusted stakeholder partnerships and drive continuous improvement in project management maturity.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Forecasting

Risk management

Education

PM/Portfolio management qualification

Job description

IAG is seeking a seasoned Team Lead, Project Management Practice, to elevate PMO capability across the portfolio from Sydney (Gadigal Country) or Melbourne (Naarm). You’ll coach Project Managers, drive governance, and champion best practices to ensure reliable delivery outcomes.

You’ll foster accountability, manage RAIDDS, and build a high‑performing community focused on continuous improvement and data‑driven decision making.