Senior PMO & Major Projects Leader

Kingston City Council; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Salary packaging

Study/development assistance

16 weeks paid parental leave

Free onsite parking

Employee Assistance Programs

Job summary

Kingston City Council in Cheltenham, Melbourne area is seeking a Manager PMO & Major Projects to lead the Council’s PMO, capital works portfolio planning and delivery of major projects. You will oversee governance, budgeting, reporting and risk, while providing strategic advice to senior leaders and councillors.

You will build organisational project management capability, lead an accountable team, and form trusted partnerships that deliver sustainable 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.
• Demonstrated success creating and leading high performing teams, organisational change and project capability improvement.

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

Stakeholder engagement

Budget management

Governance & risk

Communication skills

Education

Engineering or related degree

Job description

Kingston City Council in Cheltenham, Melbourne area is seeking a Manager PMO & Major Projects to lead the Council’s PMO, capital works portfolio planning and delivery of major projects. You will oversee governance, budgeting, reporting and risk, while providing strategic advice to senior leaders and councillors.

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