THE ROLE

Reporting to the Director, Business Portfolio and Delivery Management, the Business Portfolio Manager is a key role within the Information Technology Services (ITS) Branch. The Business Portfolio and Delivery Management Team works to facilitate the delivery of IT services that enable stakeholders to deliver on their commitments to Victorians. The Business Portfolio Managers hold accountability for the Strategic Advisors and Business Analysts to coordinate and lead responses to new and emerging requirements, risks and issues relating to the delivery of families, fairness, housing and corporate services.

The Business Portfolio Manager role is responsible for a specific portfolio of business areas, proactively engaging with executive stakeholders, service owners, and project teams to drive investment planning, change, and service improvements. The role involves portfolio planning, demand and benefits management, business case development, and investment oversight, ensuring that technology solutions support core departmental priorities. Business Portfolio Managers are strategic advisors, providing insights into risks, opportunities, and dependencies across ICT initiatives while ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture and departmental ICT strategy. They work closely with business areas and technology teams to identify, assess, and prioritise initiatives for uplift, replacement, or new investment.

To be successful in this role, you will have strong stakeholder management, strategic planning, and organisational awareness. You will be comfortable working with complex, high-impact initiatives in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary environment.

ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

Strategic Technology Investment & Portfolio Management

• Lead technology investment planning for assigned business portfolios, ensuring alignment with departmental strategy, service priorities, and emerging risks.
• Partner with senior business leaders to translate service needs into strategic ICT investment roadmaps, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture and government priorities.
• Provide strategic oversight of ICT initiatives, ensuring projects are prioritised, sequenced, and governed effectively to deliver maximum value.

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HOW TO APPLY

All VPS employees (and ex-VPS employees with extended access to the Jobs and Skills Exchange website) MUST apply via the Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE) <https://jse.vic.gov.au/user/login?destination=/new-home-page> portal.

Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.
Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria. 
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process. 
Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening.

For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs)

Please apply to submit your interest in this position.