Job title: Portfolio Manager - Insurance Software Vendor
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Information Technology (IT)
Skills: Delivery
Salary type: Annual
Salary: negotiable
Location: Sydney, NSW
Job published: 13-05-2025
Job ID: 50659

Job Description

Portfolio Manager opportunity at a leading General Insurance Software vendor in the Sydney CBD. 
 
Due to increasing client demand for their SaaS solutions and internal promotions, they are looking for a Portfolio Manager. This role will lead 6 client-facing Delivery Managers. 
 
The company are well-known for its collaborative, professional, and down-to-earth team culture. 
 
Responsibilities: 
  • Portfolio Management & Delivery Excellence
    • Oversee a growing portfolio of projects, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards, profitability
  • Client Engagement & Pre-Sales
    • Supervise and support Delivery Managers during the pre-sales process, ensuring alignment with client requirements and project scope.
  • Resource Planning & Post-Delivery Support
    • Lead resource planning efforts, ensuring proactive identification of resource gaps or bench time risks. 
  • Leadership & Team Development
    • Foster a culture of mentorship and development, providing professional growth opportunities for Delivery Managers.
Benefits: 
  • CBD offices 
  • Hybrid working
  • permanent role with career opportunities
Essential experience:
  • 7+ years of end-to-end software implementation Project Management
  • 4+ years Portfolio / Program Management
  • MUST HAVE Client Facing Software Vendor, Consulting or System Integrator
  • Strong understanding of Agile and Waterfall project methodologies, ideally PMP
  • Strong leadership and team-building capabilities
  • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and conflict resolution skills
Desirable experience: 
  • General Insurance
  • Relevant project management certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, PRINCE2 Agile, or Scrum Master