Overview
Portfolio Practice Manager (Senior PMO Consultant) role at Cochlear — fixed-term contract through 31 December 2026, based at Macquarie, Sydney. The role leads the uplift of project and program delivery maturity across a dynamic portfolio, establishing and enhancing governance frameworks, reporting standards, and delivery assurance practices to enable strategic execution and operational excellence.
Cochlear is the global leader in implantable hearing solutions, dedicated to helping people with moderate to profound hearing loss experience a world full of sound. The organisation aims to transform how hearing loss is understood and treated, with a culture that emphasizes making a difference in people's lives. This opportunity offers the chance to drive a critical uplift in delivery maturity within a supportive team and environment.
Responsibilities
Governance & Delivery Assurance: design and implement scalable governance frameworks across programs and projects; monitor compliance with delivery standards, stage gates, and risk management protocols; facilitate assurance reviews and support remediation planning.
Reporting & Analytics: develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and insights for executive and delivery teams; ensure timely and accurate reporting of status, risks, issues, and benefits realization; drive automation and standardisation of reporting processes.
Maturity Uplift & Continuous Improvement: assess current PMO maturity and identify opportunities for uplift; lead initiatives to embed best practices in planning, execution, and closure; support capability development through coaching and knowledge sharing.
Stakeholder Engagement: collaborate with delivery teams, business units, and senior leadership to align PMO practices; act as a trusted advisor on project governance and delivery health; facilitate workshops and forums to promote transparency and alignment; excel in a collaborative team environment.
What makes this opportunity unique
This role drives the uplift of project and program delivery maturity across a dynamic portfolio and is instrumental in establishing governance, reporting standards, and delivery assurance practices to support strategic execution and operational excellence.
About You
To add value to Cochlear in this role, you will be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience.
Essential Skills
Systems & Tools Proficiency:
Microsoft Office Suite — Excel, PowerPoint, Word
Microsoft Project — scheduling and resource planning
Jira — agile boards, workflows, reporting
Familiarity with Confluence, SharePoint, Power BI, and other PMO-relevant platforms
Professional Experience
Minimum 5 years in PMO, project governance, or delivery assurance roles
Experience in large-scale transformation or enterprise programs
Experience of SAP implementations would be highly desirable
Solid understanding of both agile and waterfall methodologies
Core Competencies
Analytical mindset with attention to detail
Effective communication and stakeholder management
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in fast-paced environments
Proven ability to drive change and uplift delivery practices
Desired Skills
Certification in project management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, AgilePM)
Experience in regulated or complex industries (healthcare, finance, technology)
Exposure to portfolio management tools and techniques
How to apply
If you feel you have the skills and experience to be successful in this role and want to build your career with Cochlear, please start your application by clicking the apply button below.
Why Cochlear
At Cochlear we value and celebrate the unique contributions of our people and aim to create an environment where individuals can realise their full potential. We offer programs and benefits to support continuous learning, professional development, and work-life balance. For more information about Life at Cochlear, visit
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📌 Portfolio Practice Manager
🏢 Cochlear
📍 Sydney