Capital Governance Professional
We are seeking an experienced Capital Governance Professional to join our team. As a key member of our Capital Governance and Performance team, you will be responsible for the development and maintenance of the Portfolio Governance Framework and continuous improvement initiatives.
You will govern capital investments, ensuring alignment with the Portfolio Governance Framework. Your accountabilities will include portfolio management, facilitating approvals, overseeing variations, monitoring project performance, and maintaining governance across all LoBs.
You will utilize strong internal and external stakeholder relationships to implement investment and governance strategies and influence enterprise decisions regarding capital investment.
This role will deliver real outcomes, including but not limited to:
* Acting as the primary point of contact between the governance team and LoB leaders. Facilitating communication and collaboration to ensure alignment with governance frameworks and strategic objectives.
* Preparing and reviewing investment cases to ensure they meet governance requirements, while monitoring the performance of approved investments.
* Overseeing and managing a portfolio of capital investments, ensuring alignment with the overall investment strategy and objectives.
* Facilitating the investment approval process, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to secure necessary approvals and funding.
* Tracking and reporting on the performance of various projects and initiatives within the portfolio. Identifying and escalating any deviations, risks, or opportunities to the Manager of Capital Governance & Performance.
* Helping drive the adoption of a consistent value framework for investment prioritization across the portfolio.
* Ensuring robust capital governance by overseeing the allocation, utilization, and monitoring of capital investments, ensuring compliance with policies and regulatory requirements.
* Providing continuous oversight and governance of investment projects, ensuring they remain aligned with strategic objectives and comply with governance frameworks.
* Identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks associated with capital investments, including regulatory, market, and operational risks.
* Preparing and presenting detailed reports on portfolio performance, project status, and strategic initiatives to C-level executives and the board of directors.
To succeed in this role, you will have a good combination of:
* A tertiary qualification in Project Management, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, or another related field.
* Significant practical project management experience, preferably in a similar environment (group level PMO) and similar industry (energy, utilities, and/or major infrastructure projects).
* Proven experience in portfolio planning & prioritization, investment analysis, or facilitative governance roles.
* An in-depth understanding of program and project management principles, likely gained from a combination of practical experience in delivering capital projects and relevant project management qualification (e.g., PMBOK, Prince2).
* A natural inclination for capital analysis and modeling. A proven track record of supporting investment portfolios and capital projects successfully.
* A solid understanding of portfolio governance frameworks and a track record of working with various stakeholders (including project initiators, project managers, Finance teams) to implement process changes.
* Exposure to project accounting, forecasting, and budgeting concepts.
* The ability to identify root causes of process inefficiencies and make necessary process improvements with minimal direction.
* Skilled in building and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders to influence drive alignment of program management requirements.
* Proficiency in financial modeling, investment analysis software, and portfolio management tools.
About Us
We celebrate unique voices, refreshing perspectives, and diversity in our team. Engage and connect through our social club, family day, wide range of events, or by joining one of our Employee Network Groups.
What Sets Us Apart
* Flexibility: Whether this is hybrid work, flexible hours, or part-time arrangements, we'll work with you to help balance work and life.
* Leave: More than typical personal leave and a generous 14 weeks of paid parental leave, with no minimum service.
* Community giving: A paid day to volunteer with our social impact partner or for a cause that matters to you.
* Perks: We offer all the other perks you've come to expect like purchased leave, income protection insurance, novated leasing, corporate discounts, private health cover discounts, and more.
As an industry in transformation, we're excited by the possibilities ahead. If you're passionate about our purpose and committed to making real progress, bring your energy and join us. Together, we can shape a new way forward.