IT Project Portfolio Manager

IT Project Portfolio Manager

We are looking for an experienced IT Project Portfolio Manager to join our growing IT Team based at our Head Office in Port Adelaide.

About Flinders Port Holdings

Flinders Port Holdings is South Australia's leading Port services group with assets and operations across South Australia. Through integrated stevedoring, infrastructure and logistics services, we connect South Australian businesses to each other and to the world. 

With over 700 employees across the State, we are a diverse and dynamic organisation, committed to delivering the highest quality port and supply chain services.

Role Overview

As a critical role in the on-going delivery of information technology services, the IT Project Portfolio Manager oversees the delivery of new and improved technology services through the establishment and execution of projects that are defined in the Business Plan to meet the FPH Strategy; along with identified projects considered essential to deliver on-going and identified business outcomes.

The role provides an essential link between the identification of required outcomes from the Business to the execution of projects within Group IT and assurance to Executive that these outcomes are delivered under an appropriate governance framework.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with key business stakeholders to establish a portfolio of projects required to deliver business outcomes and assist in developing proposals through the governance process to go/no-go decisions;
• Manage the portfolio management process and ensure that projects are governed, managed and delivered in accordance with the agreed frameworks for project delivery and change management;
• Establish and maintain a project delivery roadmap that optimises, prioritises to ensure projects are delivered in a cohesive and streamlined approach that maximises resources and considers interdependencies and constraints;
• Manage enterprise level risks and oversight of financial spend of key projects to ensure they are executed within appropriate tolerances;
• Establish and participate in Project Steering Committees to provide executive level oversight on Program and Project execution;
• Provide reporting and regular communication of the health status and delivery of outcomes of the project portfolio to Executive and key stakeholders, ensuring the outcomes align to organisational strategy and enable enterprise agility; and
• Establish and manage project teams and provide coaching, mentoring and staff management to promote high performance and the delivery of excellence.

About you

Your skills and experience will include;

• Tertiary qualification in management, technology, computer science or related field and experience in delivering projects using industry standard frameworks and methodologies;
• Experience in leading high-performance teams and strong collaboration and engagement skills;
• Experience in managing a complex portfolio of work in line with a multi-year strategic roadmap within a mid-size organisation;
• Experience project managing the implementation of complex enterprise applications and systems in a mid-sized organisation;
• Working knowledge and experience in capturing project requirements using standard practices (such as those within the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge); and
• Working knowledge and experience in delivering business change using standard practices (such as those within the Prosci methodology).

Benefits

Flinders Port Holdings know that people are central to everything that we do. A career with us includes:

• Paid parental leave, up to 16 weeks for primary carers and 8 weeks for non-primary carers including superannuation guarantee on base wages (pro rata for part time employees) whilst on parental leave
• Ability to purchase an additional 2 weeks of annual leave per annum
• Up to 8 paid hours per annum to volunteer
• Up to 3 days per annum of Cultural Leave for First Nations employees
• $299 annual health and wellbeing subsidy
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Supportive, motivated and fun team environment
• An inclusive workplace that fosters diversity
• Dress for your day office attire
• Eligibility to participate in short term incentive scheme

To Apply

Even if you don't think you quite meet all the criteria, we'd still love to hear from you. Please click on the link provided to submit your application, ensuring your Resume and Cover Letter outlines your experience and qualifications. 

A pre-employment medical assessment (including drug and alcohol screening) is a requirement of the company, along with ability to hold a MSIC (Maritime Security Identification Card).  Don't worry, if you don't hold an MSIC card, if successful, we will work with you to help you obtain it.  This role requires the incumbent to hold a valid driver's licence.

If you would like to understand more about the role you can email liz.carter@fphgroup.com.au

Flinders Port Holdings can provide individual accessibility support that may be needed during your interview process. Please let us know of any accommodations that may assist in helping you feel more welcome by contacting our team on the email address above.

At Flinders Port Holdings, we're committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including people with disabilities, all age groups, the LGBTIQA+ community, and culturally diverse backgrounds, including First Nations People. Our team values diverse perspectives, believing that they enhance our work environment and benefit our customers. Join us, and be part of a workplace where everyone belongs.