Executive Manager, Digital Portfolio Office

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The opportunity

The Digital Office (DO) drives CSIRO’s digital and data capabilities to maximise our impact and value. Within the DO, the Digital Portfolio Office (DPO) is dedicated to supporting the effective governance of CSIRO’s strategic digital programs (the digital portfolio). The Executive Manager will lead the DPO team, developing and implementing governance frameworks and working with a variety of stakeholders to uplift portfolio governance practices. This role requires strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills, the ability to educate and generate buy-in for change, and comfort navigating ambiguous or complex scenarios.

Your duties will include:

• Develop, implement, and manage portfolio frameworks, processes, and practices for investment, prioritization, risk management, organizational change, and benefit realization across the digital portfolio.
• Oversee the DPO's delivery of Secretariat services to the Digital Steering Committee and program boards, contributing to high-quality meeting materials and reporting. Provide leadership and expert guidance on best-practice portfolio governance to sponsors, directors, and program leaders.
• Be a visible leader of change, advocating and educating for improved portfolio governance practices.
• Be the product owner for piloting a new Project Portfolio Management tool, working closely with the project team and stakeholders to ensure the success of the pilot.

Location: Any Australian capital city with a major CSIRO presence

Salary: $146,207 - $161,767 per annum (pro-rata for part-time) plus up to 15.4% superannuation

Tenure: Specified term of 2 years

Reference: 98524

To be considered you will need:

Essential:

Under CSIRO policy only those who meet all essential criteria can be appointed.

• Significant experience managing a high-value digital portfolio and governance frameworks within a PMO in a large, complex organization.
• Proven track record in developing and implementing digital portfolio governance processes and procedures.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills for effective cross-functional teamwork and engagement with senior stakeholders.
• Skilled in negotiation, influence, and securing buy-in for change, with demonstrated leadership in establishing or enhancing practices and processes.
• Capable of advocating for good governance benefits and educating senior stakeholders to advance governance maturity.
• Tertiary qualification in information technology, program management, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in ambiguous environments, making informed decisions and driving progress with limited information.

Desirable:

1. Experience managing a portfolio of work in a government or research environment.

2. Industry recognised Portfolio Management certification (e.g. MoP)

3. Industry recognised Program Management certification (e.g. MSP)

4. Industry recognised Change Management certification (e.g. Prosci)

For full details about this role please review the Position Description

Eligibility

Applications for this position are open to Australian/New Zealand Citizens, Australian Permanent Residents only. Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security/medical/character requirements.

Flexible working arrangements

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. 

Diversity and inclusion

We are working hard to recruit people representing the diversity across our society, and ensure that all our people feel supported to do their best work and feel empowered to let their ideas flourish. 

About CSIRO

At CSIRO Australia's national science agency, we solve the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. We put the safety and wellbeing of our people above all else and earn trust everywhere because we only deal in facts. We collaborate widely and generously and deliver solutions with real impact. 

CSIRO is committed to values-based leadership to inspire performance and unlock the potential of our people.

Join us and start creating tomorrow today!

How to apply

Please apply on-line and provide a cover letter and CV that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.

Applications close

1st of December 2024, 11:00pm AEDT