Line of Service Internal Firm Services Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism Project / Program Management Management Level Senior Manager Job Description & Summary This is offered as a 12-month Maximum C ontract opportunity. As a PMO Senior Manager at PwC Australia, you’ll play a pivotal role in enabling the firm t o build and scale a responsible, secure and compliant enterprise AI capability and adopt new AI and tech ‑ enabled processes, AI capability enhancements, and ways of working. Why PwC? At PwC Australia, your skills meet purpose. We tackle big challenges across industries like finance, technology, energy, and health—giving you the chance to make a real impact. Here, your growth is our priority. You’ll work with leading teams, explore new technologies, and unlock your full potential. Join a global community of more than 370,000 people who value bold ideas, collaboration, and lasting change. Together, we’re building trust and shaping the future. What you’ll do: Portfolio Governance & Coordination: Establish and maintain fit-for-purpose governance forums across the portfolio, acting as the central coordination point across programmes — providing the integrated view, challenge function, and escalation pathway that keeps the portfolio aligned and on track, without managing project delivery directly. Portfolio Reporting: Deliver portfolio-level reporting for senior leadership forums, p rovid ing insight on thematic risks, trade-offs, and areas requiring intervention. Portfolio-Level RAID Management: Own and maintain a portfolio-level RAID log; proactively escalate and coordinate resolution of systemic risks that no single programme can see or resolve in isolation. Benefits Realisation: Define and maintain the portfolio-level benefits framework, ensuring programme benefits are clearly baselined, measurable, and tracked against approved targets Financial Management & Control: Maintain a consolidated view of portfolio budget, forecast, and actuals as the single source of truth for financial performance Continuous Improvement: Champion best-practice use of PMO tools and methodologies, assess emerging technologies including AI, and capture lessons learned to continuously improve portfolio visibility and decision-making. What we’re looking for: 10 years of progressive experience in PMO functions, multi-project governance, or management consulting across complex, cross-functional programs. Bachelor’s degree in business, operations, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience). Deep expertise in PM O fundamentals and artifacts (integrated plans, RAID/RAAIDD, baselines, financials, benefits ) and in designing and running PMO operating models. Strong data fluency: build automated, executive-ready reports and dashboards in Excel/Google Sheets and Power BI/Tableau; adept at forecasting, variance analysis, and benefits tracking. Proficient with MS Project, Planner, SharePoint/OneDrive, PowerPoint; familiarity with collaboration suites (Teams); proven ability to standardi s e tooling and drive adoption. What you’ll gain: The opportunity to work with leading organisations and cutting-edge technology that challenge and expand your expertise. Flexibility means trusting you to choose when, where, and how you work—balancing what’s best for you, your team, and your clients to grow and thrive together. Clear paths for career progression supported by continuous learning and leadership development. Generous leave entitlements to support your work-life balance - including floating public holidays, birthday leave and ability to purchase additional leave on top of your four weeks. A world-class parental leave policy offering up to 26 weeks of leave for caregivers, supporting your family and personal life. We know that perks are as important as your financial rewards. Explore all the benefits that PwC has to offer here. Ready to grow here and go further? Join PwC Australia as a PMO Senior Manager and make an impact that goes beyond the expected. Apply now and take your next step with a team shaping the future. We’re committed to treating all our job applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of their actual or assumed background, disability, neurodivergence, or any other protected characteristic. We want you to have every opportunity to thrive in our selection process. In the application form, you can let us know what adjustments you require during our recruitment process and/or any workplace accommodations you anticipate needing to help you perform your role. Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified) Degrees/Field of Study required: Degrees/Field of Study preferred: Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified) Required Skills Optional Skills Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Change Communications, Change Management, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Creativity, Data Analysis, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Goal Alignment, Inclusion, Intellectual Curiosity, Learning Agility, Meeting Coordination, Meeting Facilitation, Operational Execution, Optimism, Professional Courage, Program Execution, Project Management, Project Management Support { 6 more} Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified) Travel Requirements Not Specified Available for Work Visa Sponsorship? No Government Clearance Required? No Job Posting End Date May 13, 2026