The City of Port Adelaide Enfield (PAE) acknowledges that we are on the traditional country of the Kaurna people of the Adelaide Plains. Their cultural heritage, beliefs and relationship with the land are of continuing importance today.
PAE’s organisational values underpin a constructive culture, of working “Better Together” to deliver meaningful outcomes, “Growing & Improving” every day, to ensure that the City of PAE “Makes a Difference” to the community they serve. PAE’s vision is to be a welcoming, livable city, made by people.
With a diverse population of 139,000 residents, including families who have lived in the area for generations, with more than a third of residents born overseas, the City of PAE celebrate differences while working together to create a dynamic, thriving, and connected city.
You will be part of a team that values equity and belonging, participation, sustainability, integrity, and transformative action. The City of PAE fosters a workplace culture that is fair, equitable, discrimination-free and safe for everyone. Your contribution will support the creation of a thriving community, developing a prosperous economy, establishing a clean and green city, and building places for people.
Diversity at the City of PAE means a workplace where individuals are recognised, respected, and engaged in ways that develop and harness everyone’s strengths. PAE provide excellent working conditions with job security, flexible working arrangements and support for professional development.
Key Responsibilities:
As a Project Management Office Lead, you will play a pivotal role in managing the Council's Project Management Framework. You will provide specialist advice and support to other teams within the Council, contributing to efficient project management. Your leadership skills will be crucial in modelling high standards of work performance, positively influencing teams, and communicating the vision of the Council. You will collaborate with key stakeholders across various sections and departments to lead Project Management Office requirements. Your role will also involve establishing a suite of tools and resources to assist project managers in scoping, managing, and reviewing projects.
- Responsible for managing Council’s Project Management Framework
- Provide specialist project management advice and support
- Lead the management, evaluation and ongoing improvement of the enterprise Project Management Framework
- Responsible for collaborating with key stakeholders across a range of sections and departments to lead Project Management Office requirements
- Establish a suite of tools and resources to assist project managers to scope, manage and review projects
- Works with project teams to develop and maintain all project management documentation involved in delivering a project, at all stages of the project lifecycle
- Develop regular portfolio reporting for management, Elected Members and community purposes
Key Requirements:
The ideal candidate for the Project Management Office Lead position brings significant experience in project and portfolio management, including the establishment of Project Management Office services. You have demonstrated experience in writing reports, delivering presentations, providing expert recommendations, and advising senior decision makers on project portfolio matters. Your background as a business partner or internal consultant has enabled innovation and business value creation. You are comfortable working autonomously with limited direction, setting objectives, delivering results within timeframes, solving complex problems through analysis and critical thinking.
- Significant experience (5 years minimum) in project and portfolio management
- Experience in establishing PMO services for infrastructure projects is highly desirable
- Demonstrated experience in writing reports and delivering presentations
- Ability to provide expert recommendations and advice to senior decision makers on project portfolio matters
- Working autonomously with limited direction, setting objectives and delivering results within timeframes
- Experience solving complex problems through analysis and critical thinking, drawing insights from a range of data and information
The City of PAE values diversity and inclusion and we encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people living with disability, young people, LGBTIQ+ people and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply. An organisation committed to providing an accessible and inclusive workplace. We welcome a discussion around any workplace adjustments you may require.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.
To apply please click apply or call George Bailey on 08 8216 3518 for a confidential discussion.
