Program / Portfolio Manager

Marlin Human Capital; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Marlin Human Capital in Sydney seeks an accomplished Program or Portfolio Manager to own a high-profile enterprise technology transformation within a large, complex organisation. You will quickly establish credibility, bring structure and momentum to an established program, and drive successful outcomes across multiple workstreams while engaging with C-suite executives and business stakeholders.

The role requires hands-on delivery leadership, strong governance, and the ability to manage external

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading complex enterprise programs or portfolios.
• Proven track record delivering major packaged-software implementations.
• Strong governance, planning, risk and dependency management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee delivery of a high-profile enterprise technology transformation program.
• Assess priorities, progress, risks and dependencies for an established program.
• Manage external vendors, SI partners and internal teams to ensure outcomes.
• Provide clear executive reporting on milestones, risks and decisions.
• Drive governance, RAID registers and integrated delivery plans across workstreams.
• Engage with C-suite executives and senior stakeholders to align delivery with business priorities.

Skills

Program management

Stakeholder management

Governance

Risk management

Vendor management

Job description

An exciting opportunity for an accomplished Program or Portfolio Manager to take ownership of a high-profile enterprise technology transformation within a large, complex organisation.

We are looking for a proven delivery leader who can quickly establish credibility, bring structure and momentum to an established program, and drive successful outcomes across multiple workstreams.

Working closely with senior executives, business stakeholders and external delivery partners, you will play a critical role in overseeing major enterprise software initiatives, managing complex dependencies and ensuring delivery remains aligned with business priorities.

This opportunity would suit someone who thrives in complex environments, has successfully delivered major enterprise software implementations and is confident engaging with senior leadership while remaining close to the detail.

About the role

You will take ownership of an in-flight enterprise transformation program, providing strong delivery leadership, oversight and accountability across business, technology and external implementation partners.

With significant executive visibility, you will be responsible for establishing clear delivery priorities, strengthening governance and providing transparent reporting on progress, risks, dependencies and key decisions.

The focus is on driving outcomes, building effective stakeholder relationships and ensuring the program continues to move forward with clarity and confidence.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the delivery of a high-profile enterprise technology transformation program.
• Take ownership of an established program, quickly assessing delivery priorities, progress, risks and dependencies.
• Drive complex enterprise software implementation, optimisation and improvement initiatives.
• Establish and maintain integrated delivery plans, governance frameworks, RAID registers and reporting.
• Engage confidently with C-suite executives, senior leadership and key business stakeholders.
• Manage external vendors, systems integrators and internal delivery teams to ensure accountability for agreed outcomes.
• Coordinate multiple workstreams, resolving dependencies, managing competing priorities and escalating issues appropriately.
• Provide clear, concise executive reporting on milestones, delivery performance, risks and critical decisions.
• Build strong working relationships across business and technology teams to support effective collaboration and delivery.

About you

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on delivery professional with a strong track record of successfully managing complex enterprise programs.

You will bring:

• Extensive experience as a Program Manager, Portfolio Delivery Manager or Senior Project Manager within complex enterprise environments.
• Proven success delivering major packaged-software implementations, enterprise technology programs or large-scale transformation initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership of in-flight programs and establish clear delivery direction.
• Strong program governance, integrated planning, risk, dependency and financial management capabilities.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, including experience engaging with C-suite executives and senior leadership teams.
• Strong experience managing external vendors, systems integrators and multidisciplinary delivery teams.
• The ability to navigate complex organisational environments, influence stakeholders and manage competing priorities.
• A pragmatic, collaborative and delivery-focused approach, with excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Experience delivering enterprise-wide software implementations across different platforms and business functions will be highly regarded. Specific expertise in any one software product is not essential.

The opportunity

This is a high-visibility contract opportunity for an experienced delivery leader who enjoys taking ownership, working through complexity and making a tangible impact.

You will have the opportunity to influence critical enterprise transformation outcomes, work closely with senior decision-makers and provide the leadership needed to drive a significant program forward.