We’re partnering with a major Australian organisation operating at scale across critical infrastructure to appoint a Portfolio Manager into a key leadership role. This position sits at the heart of a complex, enterprise-wide portfolio, with responsibility for overseeing significant investment (circa $100M) and ensuring delivery is aligned, governed, and executed to the highest standard. This is not a passive PMO role. You’ll be expected to bring structure, challenge thinking, and elevate delivery performance across the portfolio - working closely with senior executives and influencing at board level. What you’ll be responsible for: Leading portfolio governance, reporting, prioritisation, and investment oversight Partnering with senior stakeholders to drive clarity, alignment, and decision-making Reviewing and challenging program performance, budgets, and delivery outcomes to ensure accountability Uplifting PMO capability, standards, and delivery discipline across complex programs Navigating ambiguity and guiding teams through evolving priorities and competing demands What we’re looking for: Proven experience leading large-scale portfolios within enterprise environments Strong PMO / delivery leadership background with understanding of governance frameworks and investment processes Demonstrated experience overseeing high-quality reporting, with a strong grasp of stage gates, option papers, and investment/approval artefacts Confidence and credibility to engage, influence, and challenge at executive and board level A leadership style that balances presence and authority with emotional intelligence - able to command a room without ego Experience within regulated or asset-intensive industries such as utilities, energy, gas, or mining This is a rare opportunity to step into a visible, high-impact role where you’ll shape how delivery is executed across a significant portfolio. If you’re a seasoned leader who thrives in complex environments and knows how to drive outcomes - we’d welcome a confidential discussion. Please apply with current resume in Microsoft Word format only (.doc or .docx). If you would like to have a confidential discussion, please contact Tessa Garamszegi, quoting reference JN -042026-43022. Want to know more about Davidson? Visit us at www.davidsonwp.com
