Portfolio Planning & Controls Lead

ING; Sydney; On-site; AUD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted ING Health Insurance

Rest Day

IMPACT Day

Job summary

ING Australia is seeking an experienced Portfolio Planning and Controls Lead to drive governance and performance oversight across the Data Office. You’ll consolidate delivery demand, capacity, workforce, financials, dependencies and risks to enable informed portfolio decisions.

Reporting to the Program Manager, you’ll partner with Finance, Technology and Risk to establish transparent planning disciplines and executive-ready insights that align strategic priorities with regulatory commitments.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in portfolio planning and controls leading governance and optimisation within complex organisations.
• Strong financial, workforce and capacity planning expertise including budgeting and forecasting.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication to influence senior leaders.
• Deep understanding of risk, governance and regulatory environments in Banking/FS.
• Analytical, strategic mindset integrating data for informed decisions.

Responsibilities

• Drive Portfolio Planning & Prioritization by coordinating an integrated view of strategic, regulatory, risk, and business initiatives, ensuring resources are aligned to high-value outcomes.
• Drive Demand, Capacity & Workforce Management by overseeing portfolio demand intake, resource forecasting, capability planning and workforce allocation.
• Provide Portfolio Governance & Performance Oversight through reporting, milestone tracking, dependency management and delivery reviews.
• Oversee Financials, Risks & Controls by partnering on budgeting, forecasting, cost management, risk identification and governance compliance.
• Deliver Executive Insights & Stakeholder Engagement with consolidated portfolio reporting and strategic recommendations for senior leaders.
• Manage Cross-Portfolio Dependencies & Strategic Alignment by coordinating delivery and resolving interdependencies.
• Champion Continuous Improvement & Portfolio Excellence by enhancing management practices, planning, controls and reporting standards.

Skills

Portfolio planning

Governance

Stakeholder management

Financial forecasting

Workforce planning

Regulatory experience

Banking/FS domain

Job description

ING, Australia’s most recommended bank, is looking for an experienced Portfolio Planning and Controls Lead to drive integrated portfolio planning, governance, and performance oversight across the Data Office.

Reporting to the Program Manager, the Portfolio Planning and Controls Lead is responsible for providing a consolidated view of delivery demand, capacity, capability, workforce, financials, dependencies, risks, and controls across the portfolio.

Working closely with stakeholders across Finance, Technology, Risk, Procurement, and key programs including RADAR Migration, UDA Remediation, and Hubs Transition, the role will establish robust planning disciplines, transparent governance, and actionable portfolio insights.

This role is ideal for a highly organized and influential leader who can simplify complex information, challenge constructively, and build strong stakeholder relationships to enable informed portfolio decisions and successful business outcomes.

What you’ll do …

• Drive Portfolio Planning & Prioritization by coordinating an integrated view of strategic, regulatory, risk, and business initiatives, ensuring resources are aligned to the highest-value outcomes and organisational objectives.

• Drive Demand, Capacity & Workforce Management by overseeing portfolio demand intake, resource forecasting, capability planning, and workforce allocation, proactively identifying constraints, skills gaps, and competing priorities to support effective decision-making.

• Provide Portfolio Governance & Performance Oversight through consistent reporting, milestone tracking, dependency management, and delivery reviews to support executive decision-making.

• Oversee Financials, Risks & Controls by partnering with Finance and stakeholders on budgeting, forecasting, cost management, risk identification, issue resolution, and governance compliance.

• Deliver Executive Insights & Stakeholder Engagement by providing consolidated portfolio reporting, strategic recommendations, and decision-support materials to senior leaders, enabling informed prioritisation, investment, and delivery decisions.

• Manage Cross-Portfolio Dependencies & Strategic Alignment by coordinating delivery across initiatives, identifying interdependencies, resolving conflicts, and ensuring alignment between business priorities, regulatory commitments, and strategic objectives.

• Champion Continuous Improvement & Portfolio Excellence by enhancing portfolio management practices, planning disciplines, controls, reporting standards, and automation capabilities while fostering a culture of transparency, accountability, and operational excellence.

What we’re looking for….

• Extensive experience in Portfolio Planning & Controls with a proven track record of leading portfolio management, prioritization, governance, and Optimisation within complex organizations.

• Strong Financial, Workforce & Capacity Planning expertise, including budgeting, forecasting, cost management, resource planning, and balancing demand across multiple initiatives.

• Exceptional Stakeholder Management & Communication skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders, present executive-level insights, and facilitate prioritization and investment decisions

• Deep understanding of Risk, Governance & Regulatory environments, ideally within Banking or Financial Services, including experience supporting large-scale transformation or remediation programs.

• Highly analytical and strategic mindset, with the ability to integrate delivery, financial, workforce, dependency, and risk data into clear recommendations that drive informed decision-making and business outcomes.

What’s in it for you?

• Discounted ING Health Insurance.
• An additional Rest Day to support your wellbeing.
• An IMPACT Day to volunteer on approved sustainability activity.

About Us

At ING, we’re all about making life simpler and more rewarding - for the people who bank with us, the team members who work with us, and the communities we’re proud to support. Joining ING means stepping into an environment where your individuality isn’t just welcomed - it’s celebrated. We’ve built a culture that’s fun, inclusive, and supportive, giving you the freedom to be yourself, so you can do your thing.

Whether you’re taking ownership of exciting projects, thinking outside the box, or working with global colleagues, you’ll find ING is the kind of place where growth isn’t just a possibility; it’s a promise. As a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality and Family Inclusive workplace, you’ll feel the difference in how we value and champion our people.

We make hiring decisions based on your skills, capabilities, and how you align with our values - not on ticking every box. So, if you’re interested but don’t meet all the criteria, we encourage you to apply. We’re invested in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels like they belong. We’re your allies in helping you do your thing during the recruitment process, so let us know (email below) if you require any support or adjustments when you apply

(One last note: We operate using a direct talent sourcing model, so no agency introductions, please.)

Need more?

Contact: Saikat Dastidar at [e-mail]

For support and adjustments, including DEI, LGBTQI+ confidential application support enquiries: [e-mail]

Applications close on 19th Oct

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