Associate Director, Portfolio Management Office

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About the Role

The position is responsible for leading the strategic oversight and governance of technology projects across the organization. This role ensures that all initiatives are aligned with enterprise priorities, executed with discipline, and deliver measurable value. The incumbent will drive portfolio management, project governance, and strategic execution excellence, serving as a key enabler of technology transformation.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Strategic Project Governance

• Continue to enhance and implement enterprisewide project governance frameworks, standards, and tools.

• Ensure consistent application of project management methodologies across all technology initiatives.

• Establish and manage governance forums to support decisionmaking, prioritization, and risk oversight.

• Ensure compliance with RMiT guidelines, Group policies, and industry best practices.

Portfolio Management & Strategic Alignment

• Lead the strategic planning and management of the technology project portfolio.

• Align project investments with business strategy, resource capacity, and expected outcomes.

• Monitor and report on portfolio performance, benefits realization, and strategic impact.

Program Delivery Oversight

• Provide leadership and oversight for highimpact, crossfunctional technology programs.

• Ensure timely delivery, budget adherence, and quality outcomes through structured program management.

• Identify and mitigate delivery risks, dependencies, and escalations.

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

• Partner with business and technology leaders to define project priorities and success criteria.

• Facilitate transparent communication and reporting to executive stakeholders.

• Build strong crossdepartmental relationships to foster collaboration and alignment.

Capability Development & Continuous Improvement

• Mentor and develop project managers and PMO staff to build a highperforming team.

• Drive continuous improvement in project delivery practices, tools, and governance maturity.

• Promote a culture of accountability, agility, and strategic execution.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Required: Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Preferred: Master's degree in a relevant field (e.g., MBA, MSc in Digital Transformation, IT Management).

• Minimum 10 years of experience in IT leadership, digital transformation, or technology management, including at least 5 years in a senior or executivelevel role.

• Experience in consulting in a similar capacity is an added advantage.

• Strong understanding of the digital landscape, with a proven ability to lead largescale digital transformation initiatives.

• Demonstrated success in delivering complex IT projects on time and within budget.

• Experience leading organizational change and driving adoption of digital tools and processes across the enterprise.