Manager, IT Portfolio Assurance and Control

at  Reserve Bank of Australia

• Have an impact and make a difference
• Permanent full time
• Opportunity for a passionate leader to establish a new assurance practice and lead your team to success
  An opportunity to establish, maintain and refine a project control and assurance framework ensuring consistent application of the policies, principles, practices and Ways of Working for change initiatives across the IT-enabled project portfolio.
  Manage a team of project coordinators, portfolio analysts and assurance staff supporting the project portfolio.

About the role

• Create RBA values aligned culture, enabling an environment for high levels of employee engagement and achievement.
• Contribute to the broader strategic direction and leadership of the area, sharing accountability with other leaders for overall performance of deliverables and outcomes to meet the current and future needs of the Bank.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve assurance and control methods for change initiatives ensuring delivery teams are following the agreed practices, procurement policies, reporting standards, financial management and the Ways of Working while delivering their scope.
• Working closely with other areas within the Bank, lead portfolio-level planning across projects and provide governance support and insights for decisions around project commencement, deferment, or discontinuation.
• Establish standards for team members and provide coaching, mentoring, performance management, line management and career guidance.
• Manage a central view of resource supply and demand for in-flight and upcoming projects, escalating any mismatch for remedial action.
• Ensure operational accountability in regards to people management, processes, forward planning and continuous improvement.
• Identify and respond to issues, risks and opportunities, maintaining key controls and ensuring appropriate processes are in place.
• Manage internal and external relationships, communicating and collaborating effectively with key stakeholders to successfully deliver change.

Your background

• Tertiary qualifications or equivalent industry experience.
• First and/or Second Level Scrum Master Certification (CSM, PSM II, A-CSM).
• PMBOK or Prince 2 certification or working towards.
• Demonstrated experience in Project Assurance of Waterfall and Agile projects.
• Experience in providing project control and governance support for a complex portfolio of projects.
• Project delivery experience on large and complex projects or programs.
• Deep understanding and capabilities for dealing with complex problems, prioritisation, etc.
• Exceptional communications and engagement skills in connecting people to purpose and outcomes.
• Experience implementing strategy and leading, developing and motivating a team of project personnel.
• Understanding of enterprise and area-specific policies and processes, and demonstrated ability to monitor and guide on compliance, as well as influence others outside of own area.
• Demonstrated ability to own and communicate responsibilities in relation to health, safety and holistic wellbeing.
• Significant experience in stakeholder management and experience in representing the department across the organisation.

Be More
Working for an organisation that truly makes a difference to the people of Australia, we can offer development and career opportunities in a collaborative environment that supports your growth, wellbeing and promotes flexibility. Your individual growth and success drives the Bank forward as an organisation. Be more means you can do more, for yourself and for Australia.
Why RBA?
Through the pursuit of national economic policy objectives and associated activities in financial markets and banking, the RBA makes an important contribution to the Australian economy. We also issue Australia’s banknotes and operates infrastructure critical to the payments system, all of which contribute to the welfare of the Australian people.
Made up of specialists across a wide range of fields, our people have a critical role to play in achieving these objectives, whether directly or in a supporting capacity. As a values driven organisation, our people conduct themselves with a high degree of integrity, while striving for excellence in the work they perform and the outcomes they achieve. We encourage intelligent inquiry and we treat one another with respect, while promoting the public interest through our efforts.
Your application should include a resume detailing your experience and qualifications.
The Reserve Bank of Australia is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applications from experienced candidates seeking workplace flexibility.
Few places give you the balance of professional challenge and a management culture that not only supports but encourages you to live a full life outside of work and be more.
Application Close :
August 12, 2024

• Create RBA values aligned culture, enabling an environment for high levels of employee engagement and achievement.
• Contribute to the broader strategic direction and leadership of the area, sharing accountability with other leaders for overall performance of deliverables and outcomes to meet the current and future needs of the Bank.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve assurance and control methods for change initiatives ensuring delivery teams are following the agreed practices, procurement policies, reporting standards, financial management and the Ways of Working while delivering their scope.
• Working closely with other areas within the Bank, lead portfolio-level planning across projects and provide governance support and insights for decisions around project commencement, deferment, or discontinuation.
• Establish standards for team members and provide coaching, mentoring, performance management, line management and career guidance.
• Manage a central view of resource supply and demand for in-flight and upcoming projects, escalating any mismatch for remedial action.
• Ensure operational accountability in regards to people management, processes, forward planning and continuous improvement.
• Identify and respond to issues, risks and opportunities, maintaining key controls and ensuring appropriate processes are in place.
• Manage internal and external relationships, communicating and collaborating effectively with key stakeholders to successfully deliver change