About the Company
Davidson is partnering with a state government client responsible for undertaking a series of business transformation initiatives to uplift capability across portfolio management, financial management, asset management, contract management, and digital enablement.
About the Role
As Infrastructure Portfolio Management Lead – Capability, reporting to the Director, Portfolio Management Office, you will be responsible for establishing and leading a high-performing capability and improvement function to enhance project delivery maturity across the infrastructure portfolio.
You will play a critical role in embedding best-practice frameworks, driving continuous improvement, and building organisational capability across complex capital programs.
Key responsibilities include:
Establishment & Leadership of the Capability & Improvement Office
- Establish and lead the Capability & Improvement function, including its purpose, operating model, and roadmap
- Develop and implement frameworks, methodologies, templates, and guidance to support consistent project delivery
- Define strategic priorities across capability uplift, assurance, knowledge management, and continuous improvement
Continuous Improvement & Delivery Excellence
- Identify opportunities to optimise delivery processes, governance frameworks, and reporting practices
- Lead a structured continuous improvement program across the infrastructure portfolio
- Analyse performance data and trends to improve planning, execution, reporting, and benefits realisation
Lessons Learned & Knowledge Management
- Lead end-to-end lessons learned processes to capture and embed insights into future initiatives
- Establish forums and systems to promote organisation-wide knowledge sharing
- Maintain a central library of best practices and ensure adoption across delivery teams
Capability Uplift & Professional Development
- Design and deliver capability uplift initiatives, including training, coaching, mentoring, and communities of practice
- Provide expert advice to project managers and leaders on governance, methodology, and delivery practices
- Introduce tools and practices to enhance planning, risk management, and stakeholder engagement
Portfolio Alignment & Stakeholder Engagement
- Ensure alignment of capability initiatives with organisational strategy and portfolio priorities
- Build strong relationships with stakeholders across all levels
- Act as a trusted advisor promoting modern, fit-for-purpose delivery methodologies
Assurance & Quality Frameworks
- Support assurance processes including health checks, reviews, and assessments
- Provide independent advice to ensure adherence to organisational standards and policy requirements
About You
- Significant experience in PMO leadership, portfolio management, or project delivery within complex infrastructure or asset-intensive environments
- Proven experience establishing or leading capability uplift, improvement, or enablement functions
- Strong knowledge of project and portfolio methodologies (e.g., PMBOK, PRINCE2, MSP, P3M3)
- Demonstrated experience designing and delivering training, coaching, and capability development programs
- Ability to lead change, influence senior stakeholders, and embed new ways of working
- High-level analytical, communication, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills
- Strategic mindset with a focus on long-term capability uplift and portfolio performance
- Collaborative leadership style with a focus on building a continuous improvement culture
Desirable:
- Experience within government, transport, utilities, health, or similarly complex environments
- Tertiary qualifications in project management, business, engineering, or related fields
- Certifications such as PRINCE2, MSP, P3O, or Lean/Six Sigma
- Familiarity with portfolio management and reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, SharePoint, MS Project, Excel)
Benefits
- $107.84 per hour + Super
- Government Contract
- Located in Brisbane CBD
How to apply
Please apply with current resume in Microsoft Word format only (.doc or .docx). If you would like to have a confidential discussion, please contact Natalee Thorpe (Natalee.thorpe@davidsonwp.com), quoting reference JN -062026-43565.
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