Technology Portfolio Manager

Snowy Hydro is a dynamic, integrated energy business that has been providing on-demand, reliable energy to Australia for generations. Snowy Hydro owns and operates a powerful combination of generation assets, including the mighty Snowy Mountains Scheme, gas and diesel plants, and contracted wind and solar energy. We also provide electricity and gas to about 1 million retail customers through our retail brands Red Energy and Lumo Energy.
A fantastic opportunity has become available for an experienced Technology Portfolio Manager to join our high-performing Asset Management and Technology team. The role will focus on managing the delivery of a complex technology portfolio of work for the organisation.
You will play a key role in supporting Program and Project Managers to ensure the successful delivery of the technology programs, aligned with business strategy, customer expectations, and sound governance principles.
This is a pivotal role that can, by mutual agreement, offer flexible working arrangements, as Snowy Hydro appreciates the additional value such arrangements can bring to our business and to our employees. This role has the ability to be based out of Cooma, Canberra, or Sydney, with attendance to sites within the Snowy Mountains region and interstate as required.
Reporting to the Manager Technology, your key responsibilities will include:
Manage the delivery of the technology portfolio of work

Lead a team of Program and Project Managers to ensure delivery of a diverse range of technology projects

Drive a positive culture, providing support and mentoring the team to meet the overall Technology Projects objectives

Lead the improvement of Technology Project Management practices, managing project related business risks

Embed a robust governance structure, governance processes and reporting mechanisms

Establish and develop collaborative and trusted relationships across the business

Exhibit behaviours consistent with the Snowy Hydro values, lead by example, and act in accordance with SHL Health & Safety policies.

A suitable applicant for the role will possess the following attributes:
10 or more years of equivalent extensive industry experience

Tertiary qualification in a technology portfolio/program/project field is preferred, but not required

Extensive experience in managing large-scale, complex technology programs and projects, preferably in an industrial or utility environment

Experience in the development, and administration of contracts

Demonstrated contractor and people management experience with sound stakeholder management skills

Knowledge of budget, provision and contingency development

Ability to operate in a highly complex, rapidly changing business environment

Demonstrate strong values in how you behave and interact with others and an alignment with Snowy Hydro's corporate values

We have recently been ranked #3 on the Australian Financial Review's BOSS Best Places to Work List for the Agriculture, Mining and Utilities industry category; and we couldn't be prouder. Experience being a part of one of the greatest engineering marvels the world has ever seen as we lead the charge to a renewable energy future.
Come and be a part of Snowy Hydro's values-based culture that is underpinned by six core values; Safety, Decency, Teamwork, Agility, Courage and Ownership.