Portfolio Management Manager

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Water Corporation is seeking a senior Portfolio Management Manager to drive enterprise-wide portfolio governance and optimise delivery of the Corporate Plan, leading governance standards, forums, and prioritisation across Executives, PMOs, Finance and delivery teams to maximise value and delivery efficiency. You will translate strategy into action, manage interdependencies and risks, and provide decision-ready insights to executives and boards while strengthening enterprise P3 practices and performance data. To apply, submit a cover letter and resume that clearly demonstrate your ability to lead large transformation portfolios, apply right-sized methodologies (agile and waterfall), and deliver compelling business cases with measurable benefits realisation. Highlight experience shaping strategy, communicating at executive level, and building high-performing teams. Applications close 25 June 2026.

We’re entering an exciting new chapter at Water Corporation as we continue to grow our Strategy and Transformation Group. It represents a step forward in how we plan and deliver services – strengthening our ability to align today’s decisions with the needs of our future business, to benefit our customers and communities, and help Western Australia thrive. As part of this expansion, we’re increasing our capability and recruiting for multiple new positions. This is a rare opportunity to join us at a pivotal moment and help turn strategy into action - setting clear priorities, coordinated action, and driving real change across the business. We’re seeking talented people to support this strategic shift by bringing long-term direction, enterprise planning, operating model design, organisational change management and portfolio management into one connected, enterprise-wide system focused on delivering our Corporate Plan priorities. If you’re motivated by purposeful work, transformation and making a genuine impact across the state, there’s never been a better time to join us. 

About the role: 

We are seeking a senior portfolio leader to drive enterprise-wide portfolio governance, oversight, and optimisation across the Corporate Plan. 

As Manager – Portfolio Management, you will lead the discipline that ensures strategy is effectively translated into delivery. You will set and embed governance standards, lead key forums, and drive prioritisation and sequencing decisions to maximise value and delivery efficiency. Working across Executives, PMOs, Finance, and delivery teams, you will provide clear, decision‑ready insights, maintain alignment to strategic intent, and proactively manage risks, interdependencies, and delivery constraints. You will also support enterprise P3 standards and use performance data to enable informed decisions and sustained delivery momentum across the organisation. 

Real benefits that matter

• Real flexibility with options to work from home or negotiate 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 or work 4 years at a reduced salary and take the fifth year off as paid leave

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What the role will involve:

• Lead enterprise portfolio management for the Corporate Plan by owning portfolio governance, setting standards, and directing interventions that keep delivery aligned to strategy and value 
• Ensure sustained alignment with Corporate Strategy through proactive oversight, interdependency management, and optimisation of sequencing and resourcing 
• Drive portfolio performance to maximise value delivery by embedding governance discipline, enabling informed executive decision-making, and implementing continuous improvement practices that enhance delivery efficiency, benefits realisation, and organisational capability
• Translate complex portfolio information into clear decisions, directives, and prioritisation options for Executives and Boards 
• Optimise portfolio performance by recommending improvements to sequencing, resourcing, and governance discipline 
• Proactively shape and develop high-quality business cases and associated decision artefacts 
• Deliver and maintain high-quality performance data, that drives a single, enterprise-wide view of portfolio health and performance 
• Drive benefits realisation and value optimisation, intervening to address gaps and improve outcomes 
• Build and lead a high‑performing portfolio management team and strengthen enterprise portfolio management capability 

Key skills and experience:  

• Degree qualification in a relevant discipline (Business, Science, Engineering) 
• Extensive experience leading and delivering complex transformation portfolios Substantial experience leading large-scale enterprise-wide transformation change and multi-disciplinary programs 
• Substantial experience in applying right-sized methodologies (including agile and waterfall) and governance across portfolios, programs and projects 
• Substantial experience in transformational strategic planning 
• Proven ability to translate complex, ambiguous environments into clear, actionable insights for executive decision‑making 
• Strong analytical and conceptual thinking skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and interdependencies 
• Demonstrated leadership of high‑performing teams within complex organisational environments 
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with confidence operating at Executive level and driving outcomes that maximise organisational value and delivery performance 

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 Thursday 25th June 2026 

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. 

We are committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive work environment to enable people with disability to participate fully in all aspects of employment. 

Applicants with disability who require adjustments during the recruitment process including an alternative format of the application form, can contact a Recruitment Officer at [email protected] or 08 9420 2000.  

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