Program Management Office Lead
2 days ago
About the Company
Our client is a leading organisation with a strong footprint across Australia and New Zealand. They are embarking on a
confidential, large-scale strategic program
that will shape the future of their operations across multiple business units. With a collaborative culture and a focus on innovation, the organisation offers an exciting opportunity to deliver meaningful impact at scale.
About the Role
As the
PMO Lead
based in Melbourne (Docklands), you will establish and embed a
fit-for-purpose PMO function from the ground up
. This standalone role will give you full ownership of methodology, governance, and reporting frameworks, working closely with senior leadership and coordinating across business-critical workstreams, including
HSE, People & Culture, Technology, Operations, and Commercial
.
This is a
12-month fixed-term contract
with potential for extension, offering high visibility and direct access to strategy leadership.
Responsibilities
- Establish the PMO function, setting governance, reporting, and risk management frameworks.
- Drive readiness and mobilisation activities, then support execution through delivery.
- Uplift project tooling (transitioning from MS Planner to MS Project / Azure DevOps).
- Coordinate across multiple project workstreams to ensure alignment and visibility.
- Partner with senior stakeholders across Australia and New Zealand.
- Provide accurate, timely reporting to leadership, ensuring risks and issues are proactively managed.
Qualifications
- Proven track record of
setting up PMOs from scratch
. - Strong experience in governance, reporting, and risk management.
- Ability to design and embed processes and frameworks in fast-moving environments.
- Background in retail operations or similar complex industries (fuel retail a plus).
Required Skills
- Resilient, self-sufficient, and delivery-focused.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
- Experience with project tools such as
MS Project, Azure DevOps, and MS Planner
. - Ability to thrive in ambiguous environments and deliver under tight timelines.
Preferred Skills
- Industry experience in
fuel retail or large-scale retail operations
. - Exposure to ANZ-wide programs or cross-border project delivery.
- Familiarity with establishing reporting frameworks for executive-level stakeholders.
Equal Opportunity Statement
This is a rare opportunity to take full ownership of the PMO function in a high-impact program. You'll play a pivotal role in shaping governance and delivery for a critical ANZ initiative, while gaining exposure to senior stakeholders and future strategic projects.
Location:
Melbourne, Docklands (Hybrid – Tues & Thurs in-office, ideally 3 days onsite).
Travel:
Occasional to Auckland (approx. once/month, 1–2 nights).
Employment Type:
12-month fixed-term contract (contingent).
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