Director, Portfolio & Performance (PMO Lead)

Are you a strategic leader, skilled at transforming projects and programs into success stories? We're looking for a Director, Portfolio & Performance (PMO Lead) to join our Federal Government client for an initial 6-month contract with the potential for extension. This is a critical role where you'll be instrumental in shaping the portfolio, driving key initiatives, and optimising performance.

Our client's team is dedicated to creating a connected and accessible future through the use of innovative digital services and technologies. Their mission is to improve outcomes by getting data and technology to work for everyone. You'll be joining a team that operates in a flexible, hybrid work environment, with a strong focus on collaboration and achieving high performance.

What You'll Do:

As the Director, you'll be the operational heart of their Portfolio & Performance section. Your main responsibilities will include:

• Strategic Oversight: Provide strategic and operational leadership, overseeing the section's day-to-day operations ensuring goals are achieved in a timely manner.
• Portfolio Management: Develop and maintain frameworks, investments, lead collaboration with senior executives on new initiatives, and manage a prioritised project roadmap.
• Performance Reporting: Oversee the tracking and reporting of project portfolio performance, providing a clear, real-time view of all projects, including expenditure, risks, and issues.
• Leadership and Mentorship: Lead, coach, and mentor a team of managers and analysts, fostering a high-performing culture that aligns with the Agency core values.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, providing strategic advice and managing relationships to align on expectations and advance organisational interests.

What You'll Bring:

• Leadership Experience: Proven experience in providing strategic leadership and professional expertise in portfolio, program, and project management.
• Relevant Qualifications: Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field such as health, project management, or experience in an Enterprise Portfolio Management Office (EPMO) within a government environment.
• Certification: Certification in a project management methodology such as Prince2, PMBOK, MSP, or Agile.
• Problem-Solving Skills: The ability to solve complex problems, manage sensitive matters, and make balanced, informed decisions.

Proven Track Record: Experience in leading transformational projects and programs, managing tight deadlines, budget constraints, and competing priorities.

Clearance: Active Baseline or higher.

If you would like to be considered for these roles, this is a great opportunity to tell Randstad about you. Please click "Apply Now" to submit your current resume, or send it to [email protected].