Location: , NSW
Company: Optus
Type: Full Time
Job ID: 160144
We don't sit back and wait for the future to happen; we are out there crafting our own path through new technology, innovation, and investment. We are truly a challenger brand, with challenger spirit.
The Portfolio Planning and Governance Manager will play a key role in facilitating our ways of working utilising Agile methodology and tooling to effectively govern and implement business portfolio including annual and quarterly planning process. This is a highly visible role collaborating with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to ensure effective portfolio governance to deliver key strategic outcomes. The role will also work with the delivery and Tribe leads across the Customer Success and wider Optus enterprise to help develop and implement program strategies that align to our strategic goals.
Please note, this is a 12 months fixed term full-time opportunity.
Ready to reimagine your career at Optus?
Facilitate and implement quarterly planning, supporting Tribe capacity areas, and aiding in decision-making for senior business partners and executive leaders.Play a central role in Big Room planning, ensuring information is coordinated into the EDO capacity planning and prioritisation tool.Support the AOP planning process, working closely with business, commercial, and strategy teams, and manage financial activities including business case development and validation.Implement and improve governance and reporting structures, embedding the best process and ensuring consistency and transparency.Utilize data analytics to build compelling visualisations that aid in decision-making, and manage partner relationships to ensure alignment with business and strategic goals.Drive the adoption of digital tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence), support resourcing planning and allocation, and assist with procurement requirements when required. It starts with you!
Business degree or equivalent qualification, with additional certifications in Agile, Black Belt, or Organisational Change, complemented by proven equivalent and relevant industry experience.Hands-on experience as a PMO Manager or in a similar role, successfully managing quarterly and annual planning processes.Extensive experience in IT, Telecommunications, and Digital/AI, with proficiency in tools such as Jira, Confluence, and Jira Align.Ability to build clear, data-driven business submissions and manage sophisticated programs with multiple customers to achieve successful outcomes.Strong ability and willingness to coach, mentor, and influence others, encouraging positive relationships and driving collaboration.Adaptable and composed, whilst thriving in fast-paced environments, consistently navigating and championing change with ease. The good stuff …
3 days in the office, 2 days remote – with flexible hours to suit!Inclusive paid parental leave, up to 14 weeks for the primary caregiver.All Optus employees have access to resources, webinars and support via the 'Parents at Work portal'.Own your own growth by accessing an extensive online and facilitator-led learning catalogue – even earn a MBA micro-credential via OptusU (University).Connect at work through one of our employee-led volunteer groups: Culture Connect, Elevate Women, Disability Network, Express Yourself (LGBTQIA+), United Veterans and Yarn Network.Vibrant campus life, variety of facilities including restaurants, cafes, gymnasium, GP, and post office.Two easy travel options to Sydney Campus: Optus bus from Sydney CBD (20min travel time) and Macquarie University Metro Station (every 6-8 minutes); morning and afternoon! At Optus, we have an ambitious goal to be Australia's most loved everyday brand. Curious about our culture? Go behind the scenes with our people by searching #OptusLife on LinkedIn.
At Optus, we are strengthened by others and that means valuing diversity and saying 'yes' to embracing individual differences. We are committed to ensuring that our application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals from diverse gender, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, individuals with a disability, individuals identifying as being part of the LGBTQIA+ community, individuals who may have served in the armed forces or who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. If you require any adjustments or accessibility support to participate fairly and equitably in the recruitment process, please email ****** along with your preferred method of contact and we will be in touch.
For more information on Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging at Optus, please visit https://www.optus.com.au/about/inclusion-diversity.
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