Manager PMO & Major Projects

City of Kingston Careers; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Options

Annual leave loading

Learning and development

Salary Packaging

Parental leave

Job summary

City of Kingston is seeking a Manager PMO & Major Projects to lead the PMO, capital works portfolio planning and delivery of major projects. You will oversee governance, budgeting, reporting, and risk management while advising Senior Leaders and Councillors.

The role focuses on building organisational project management capability, leading an accountable team, and forming trusted partnerships to deliver sustainable council and community outcomes.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading PMO functions, complex project portfolios and major capital infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of project governance, portfolio management, risk, financial management and benefits realisation.
• Proven success creating and leading high performing teams, organisational change and project capability improvement.
• Ability to analyse complex issues and provide clear, evidence-based advice.
• Strong communication, negotiation and partnership skills across diverse stakeholder groups.
• A degree in Engineering, Architecture, Business, Project Management or a related discipline
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project and portfolio management systems.
• Experience in local government or the public sector is advantageous. PMP, P3O, CPPD (AIPM) or equivalent accreditation is desirable

Responsibilities

• Lead the PMO & Major Projects function and develop capable, high performing and engaged teams
• Foster a positive and inclusive workplace culture
• Oversee and actively manage project governance and delivery of the capital works portfolio and major projects
• Provide clear advice on performance, investment priorities, risks and opportunities
• Strengthen project management frameworks, systems and capability across Council
• Build effective partnerships with business units, government, industry, delivery partners and the community
• Drive continuous improvement, benefits realisation and customer-focused outcomes

Skills

PMO leadership

Portfolio management

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Change management

Communication skills

Education

Engineering degree

Architecture degree

Business degree

Project management degree

Related discipline

Tools

MS Office

PM software

Job description

Job Task Analysis - Manager

• Exciting full-time role leading Council’s Project Management Office, Major Projects and Capital Works portfolio
• Build trusted partnerships and lead teams to plan and deliver sustainable community outcomes
• Senior Officer position offered on a five-year fixed-term contract, with an attractive executive salary package commensurate with experience
• Location: Cheltenham

About the Team

The PMO & Major Projects department oversees Council’s capital works portfolio planning and reporting and delivery of Council’s major projects. Working across the organisation and with external partners, the team supports strong governance, informed decisions and effective project management.

About the Role

As Manager PMO & Major Projects, you will lead Council’s PMO, capital works portfolio planning and delivery of major projects. You will oversee the Project Management Framework, and overall capital works program governance, planning, reporting, budgets, resources and risk and provide strategic advice to Senior Leaders and Councillors.

You will build organisational project management capability, lead an accountable and collaborative team, and form trusted partnerships that deliver sustainable Council and community outcomes.

What You’ll Deliver

• Lead the PMO & Major Projects function and develop capable, high performing and engaged teams
• Foster a positive and inclusive workplace culture
• Oversee and actively manage project governance and delivery of the capital works portfolio and major projects
• Provide clear advice on performance, investment priorities, risks and opportunities
• Strengthen project management frameworks, systems and capability across Council
• Build effective partnerships with business units, government, industry, delivery partners and the community
• Drive continuous improvement, benefits realisation and customer-focused outcomes

Your Skills and Experience

You will bring:

• Extensive experience leading PMO functions, complex project portfolios and major capital infrastructure projects
• Strong knowledge of project governance, portfolio management, risk, financial management and benefits realisation
• Demonstrated success creating and leading high performing teams, organisational change and project capability improvement.
• Ability to analyse complex issues and provide clear, evidence-based advice
• Strong communication, negotiation and partnership skills across diverse stakeholder groups
• A degree in Engineering, Architecture, Business, Project Management or a related discipline
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project and portfolio management systems
• Experience in local government or the public sector is advantageous. PMP, P3O, CPPD (AIPM) or equivalent accreditation is desirable

We encourage applications from people with transferable experience who can demonstrate the capabilities required for the role.

The right candidate will be able to demonstrate the City of Kingston’s values of

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We make a difference We show care and respect We take pride in our work We are better together

Enquiries

For any enquiries about the position, please contact Samantha Krull, General Manager Infrastructure and Open Space at [e-mail]

To be considered for this role, applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia.

For any reasonable adjustments or access needs during the application or interview process, please contact the Hiring Manager or email us at [e-mail]

About Kingston

Kingston Council’s collective focus is on delivering exceptional service that achieves our vision and meets community expectations.

We are an inclusive, resilient community with a thriving economy, where we all share a safe, sustainable environment. The City of Kingston is south-east of Melbourne and is approximately 20km from Melbourne's CBD. We employ over 1,600 people in a diverse range of roles including engineering, customer service, administration, finance, family, youth and children's services, sport and recreation, health, parks and gardens, planning, arts and management.

Why you’ll love working for us?

• Flexible Work Options
• Yearly annual leave loading payment of 17.5% of base salary (excludes casual staff, sessional staff and Senior Officers)
• Learning and development opportunities through professional development programs
• Salary Packaging
• Purchase leave options
• Career development opportunities
• Study/development assistance
• Discounted gym membership at Council facilities
• 16 weeks paid parental leave for both primary and partner carers
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Social club events
• Close to public transport
• Free onsite parking

For further information visit our website Join our team - City of Kingston

Kingston City Council is an equal opportunity employer, committed to reconciliation and being a child safe organisation.

We are dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing people of all genders, ethnicities, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages.

Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community, and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. We support adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment.