Head of Enterprise Project Management

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- Synopsis:
- Newly established role
- Managing a diverse and complex portfolio of projects
- Deliver programs that contribute to the city’s long-term vision

**About City of Melbourne**

Situated on the traditional lands of the Bunurong Boon Wurrung and Wurundjeri Woi-Wurrung peoples of the Kulin nation, Melbourne has long been considered one of the world’s most liveable and prosperous cities and a thriving, successful example of multiculturalism and diversity. At the heart of this is the City of Melbourne, a proud organisation positioned to excel as a leading capital city by delivering what matters most to those who work, live, study, visit and invest here.

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**About the Role**

The Head of Enterprise Project Management is an exciting and newly established role that takes on the responsibility of leading critical programs within the City of Melbourne, ensuring they are not only aligned with the city’s strategic priorities, but also deliver impactful and successful outcomes.

In this influential role, you will manage a diverse and complex portfolio of projects, driving them to completion on time, within budget, and in line with organisational objectives.

You will play a key part in shaping and delivering programs that contribute to the city’s long-term vision, while navigating the intricacies of large-scale initiatives and ensuring the highest standards of performance and efficiency across all projects. Additionally, The Head of Enterprise Project Management will lead a high-performing team, focused on continuous improvement and effective resource management

**Reporting into the Director Enterprise Planning and Insights your responsibilities will include;**
- Overseeing the selection, prioritisation, and execution of projects to ensure they deliver value and meet timelines, budgets, and scope
- Developing and enforcing project management frameworks, methodologies, and best practices across the organisation
- Ensuring all projects align with the organisation’s strategic goals and objectives
- Providing a strong understanding of project governance, compliance standards, and the ability to enforce policies and procedures across multiple teams and departments
- Identifying, assessing, and mitigating project risks across the portfolio
- Providing executive leadership with transparent, actionable insights through consistent reporting and performance metrics
- Monitoring project budgets and expenditures, ensuring financial control and cost-effectiveness across the project portfolio
- Familiarity with industry-specific regulations, challenges, and trends to ensure project execution aligns with the business environment and competitive landscape
- Promoting a culture of continuous improvement by regularly evaluating project processes and outcomes, implementing lessons learned

**What you will bring to the role**
- A relevant tertiary qualification in Program Management or related discipline or comparable level of professional experience
- Several years’ experience in a consulting or government environment with a primary focus on program management
- High level of demonstrated experience in development of reports and dashboards for Executives, Management Team, and Project Managers
- Previous business transformational program or project leadership experience that demonstrates the ability to deliver strategic outcomes on time and on budget in complex environments
- Ability to create relationships to manage difficult conversations
- Passion for continuously improving project management processes, staying up to date with the latest industry trends, and ensuring the ePMO is always at the forefront of new methodologies and technologies
- Proficiency in navigating and influencing across departments, fostering collaboration between business units, and aligning their goals with the overall project strategy
- Demonstrated experience in the development and implementation of independent governance frameworks and methodologies
- Experience in setting up and monitoring benefit, risk issue, and change-control processes.
- Ability to set a high ethical standard for the organisation’s project management practices, ensuring transparency, fairness, and integrity in all dealings.

**How to apply**

This is an excellent opportunity to demonstrate your leadership experience as we embark on this transformative journey at CoM.
- Attach your updated resume

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