Portfolio Management SME – Network / Energy Transformation

Location: Australia (Flexible / Hybrid)

Contract: Initial 6–12 months

Rate: Competitive daily rate (aligned to senior transformation SME market)

The Opportunity

A major regulated network organisation is undertaking a large-scale transformation of its portfolio management and delivery capability.

We are looking for a Portfolio Management SME to lead the diagnostic and redesign of the portfolio operating model, bringing structure, rigour, and real-world experience from similar DPMO / PMO transformations.

This is a high-impact role sitting at the intersection of strategy, governance, and delivery execution — ideal for someone who has shaped how complex capital portfolios are planned, governed, and controlled within regulated environments.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead a current state diagnostic across portfolio management, governance, and delivery frameworks
• Design a future state operating model aligned to regulatory, investment, and delivery outcomes
• Review and uplift key artefacts including:
• Portfolio Investment Plans (PIP)
• Delivery Plans
• Portfolio controls and reporting frameworks
• Establish clear programme vs project governance models and decision rights
• Assess and improve estimating practices across capital works and transformation initiatives
• Define and embed portfolio controls, including financial governance, scheduling, and performance tracking
• Facilitate senior stakeholder workshops to drive co-design and alignment
• Provide pragmatic recommendations grounded in real delivery environments (not just theory)

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience as a Portfolio Management SME / Lead within regulated utilities or network organisations
• Deep expertise across:
• Portfolio governance frameworks
• Capital planning (PIP / investment planning cycles)
• Delivery planning and controls
• Programme vs project structures
• Demonstrated experience delivering PMO / DPMO redesign engagements
• Strong understanding of regulatory environments (energy, utilities, infrastructure)
• Advanced capability in estimating frameworks and cost governance
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills — able to operate at Exec and GM level
• Strong facilitation skills with experience running structured workshops and co-design sessions

Why This Role

• Critical role in shaping how a major organisation plans and delivers multi-billion-dollar portfolios
• Opportunity to influence end-to-end operating model design, not just incremental improvement
• Work within a complex, highly regulated environment where governance and delivery excellence matter
• High visibility engagement with senior leadership and transformation stakeholders

Apply / Enquire

For a confidential discussion, reach out directly or apply now.

This role will move quickly for the right profile with proven network / utilities experience.