Tech PMO Leader: Portfolio Planning & Delivery

RSL LifeCare; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

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Job summary

RSL LifeCare is seeking an experienced Manager Planning & Portfolio to join our Technology team and shape our technology portfolio across the business. You will lead portfolio planning, demand management, and governance, ensuring initiatives are prioritized, resourced and delivered in line with strategic objectives.

Reporting to the General Manager Business Process & Delivery, you will mentor a team of Project Managers and Coordinators, provide executive reporting, and drive continuous

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Project Management, Business, Information Technology or a related discipline.
• Professional certification in Project, Program or Portfolio Management (PRINCE2, PMP, MSP, P3O, SAFe or similar).
• Proven experience leading a PMO, Portfolio Management Office or project delivery function within a complex organisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead portfolio planning, prioritisation and demand management across the Technology function.
• Maintain an integrated view of technology initiatives, including delivery timelines, dependencies, risks, resources and investment outcomes.
• Establish and maintain project and portfolio governance frameworks, standards and controls.
• Ensure projects are appropriately scoped, planned and delivery-ready before execution.
• Provide consolidated reporting on portfolio performance, project status, risks, financials, dependencies and benefits realisation.
• Support executive and governance forums with insights that enable informed decision-making.
• Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing team of Project Managers and Project Coordinators.
• Allocate project resources effectively to balance business priorities and delivery capacity.
• Directly manage key projects and initiatives where required.
• Drive continuous improvement in project delivery methodologies, governance and PMO practices.
• Manage vendor-delivered initiatives and ensure third-party partners deliver against agreed outcomes.
• Foster strong collaboration across Technology and business teams to support successful project outcomes.

Skills

Portfolio planning

Demand management

Governance

Stakeholder engagement

PMO leadership

Resource management

Vendor management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

PM/PMO certification

University degree in related field

Job description

RSL LifeCare is seeking an experienced Manager Planning & Portfolio to join our Technology team and shape our technology portfolio across the business. You will lead portfolio planning, demand management, and governance, ensuring initiatives are prioritized, resourced and delivered in line with strategic objectives.

Reporting to the General Manager Business Process & Delivery, you will mentor a team of Project Managers and Coordinators, provide executive reporting, and drive continuous