Manager Portfolio Management Office

• Join our Technology Strategy and Governance team based in Leederville
• Shape decisions that will direct & sustain WA's water services
• Permanent opportunity with flexible work arrangements

We're entering a new chapter for Information Technology at Water Corporation as we deliver bold, future-focussed solutions. With the launch of our new Information and Technology Group Operating Model, we're transforming how we deliver technology services, making them faster, more responsive, and more aligned with the needs of our business and customers.

As part of this transformation, we're hiring multiple new positions. These roles are key to shaping a vibrant, forward-thinking Information Technology Group - one that adds real value, delivers better outcomes, and works in smarter, more agile ways. It's a strategic shift aligned with our organisational strategies, designed to modernise systems, embrace innovation, and create a more flexible, collaborative, and customer-centric IT environment.

If you're equally excited about innovation, transformation, and making a meaningful impact, now is the perfect time to join us.

Real benefits that matter

• Real flexibility with options to work from home, flexible work hours
• An additional 2 well-being days each year
• Access to long service leave pro rata after 3 years of service
• Generous co-contribution superannuation scheme, which offers up to 16%. This includes an 12% standard employer contribution, plus an additional 2% employer co-contribution that matches your own 2% contribution
• Purchase additional leave of up to 12 weeks

Discover more benefits we offer to support the unique and individual ways our employees live.

What the role will involve

In this role, you will:

• Establish and maintain the PMO framework, standards, methodologies, and tools in alignment with enterprise PMO practices.
• Lead a hybrid approach across Agile and Waterfall methodologies, ensuring consistency and governance across IT projects and value streams.
• Oversee portfolio management, including prioritisation, roadmaps, resource planning, and budget management.
• Provide expert advice and support to platform owners, product owners, scrum masters, and delivery teams.
• Manage reporting on portfolio health, risks, and issues, providing insights and recommendations to senior leaders.
• Lead and support governance forums such as steering committees, program boards, PI planning and delivery syncs.
• Collaborate across business units, Finance, and ITG leadership to align portfolio outcomes with strategic goals.
• Provide visible leadership to your team, fostering collaboration, innovation, and high performance.

Key skills and experience

To be successful, you will bring:

• Degree qualification in Information Technology, Business, or a related field.
• Substantial experience in IT project/program management and agile delivery model (Scaled Agile Framework).
• Substantial knowledge of Agile (SAFe) and PRINCE2 methodologies, with understanding of ITIL or service delivery frameworks.
• Demonstrated experience in portfolio governance, financial management, and enterprise reporting.
• Proficiency with project and portfolio management tools such as MS Project, Jira, ServiceNow, or Clarity.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• A collaborative leadership style that builds high-performing teams and a constructive culture.

Apply: If you are interested in the above opportunity, please submit a covering letter and resume that best demonstrates your ability to meet the requirements of the role.

As part of the recruitment process you may be required to complete pre-employment screening which may include a medical, qualification check, police clearance and Australian working rights check.

Applications close Friday 31st October 2025

Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace

Diversity and inclusion are more than words. They guide us on building a thriving workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and our community.

We encourage applications from every background, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, youth, LGBTQIA+ folks and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Applicants with disability who require adjustments, or alternative methods of communication in the recruitment process, can contact a Recruitment Officer or

To read our diversity and inclusion statement, please visit our website

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