Strategic Portfolio Manager

About the Opportunity

As a Strategic Portfolio Manager, you will connect strategy to execution—driving clarity, alignment and value realisation across a complex technology portfolio. This is not a purely governance or reporting role — it is a hands-on, analytically-driven position at the centre of enterprise technology transformation.

As a Strategic Portfolio Manager, you will work directly with data, programs and stakeholders to analyse, shape and optimise the technology transformation portfolio. You will translate strategy into practical roadmaps, interrogate performance and investment data, and actively drive better outcomes through insight and action.

You’ll sit within the Technology Strategy & Transformation team, connecting enterprise strategy to execution and ensuring the transformation portfolio delivers measurable value.

Responsibilities

• Drive clarity and transparency to galvanise clear action within the Technology division!
• Contribute to the design of systems that drive faster, more efficient transformation outcomes!
• Solve complex challenges using data, insight and system-level thinking!
• Influence senior leaders with clear, evidence-based recommendations that drive transformation!

About You

Our people are customer obsessed. They prioritise the needs and satisfaction of the customer above all else. Our mindset fosters innovation and creates strong, lasting customer relationships as we strive to be the most customer centric company in Australia and New Zealand.

In the role of Strategic Portfolio Manager, you will join the Technology Strategy and Transformation team that’s doubling down on customer obsession.

Each day, you’ll go above and beyond to:

• Work with varied SMEs including Architecture Execs, CIOs, DCO, Risk and Audit to develop and maintain the Technology Division roadmap of transformation programs.
• Understand and document scope, strategic alignment, value/benefits, interdependencies and risks.
• Draft regular reporting to advise senior executives on the Strategic portfolio roadmap, progress, plans, risks.
• Contribute to the establishment and embedment of best-practice Strategic portfolio management foundations within the Technology division.
• Facilitate transformation program planning, including but not limited to breaking down large units of work, sequencing and assessing/validating resourcing rand investment requirements.
• Analyse and derive data-driven insights from governance and performance metrics, driving continued check and challenge across the Technology portfolio roadmap.
• Monitor and assess cross-domain interdependencies for cross-domain execution, highlighting impacts/implications of deviations, and opportunities to mitigate/exploit.

Eligibility

We’re looking for the best and brightest to deliver the best for our customers. You’ll need:

• Highly analytical with attention to detail and a love of data
• Technology portfolio and program management expertise, grounded in lived experience
• Business and commercial acumen
• Leadership and stakeholder influence: Ability to communicate to varied audiences – technical and business – to drive alignment and shared understanding of complex initiatives
• Structured problem solving, and ability to navigate ambiguity
• Innovation and continuous improvement mindset
• Understanding of strategic prioritisation dimensions and trade offs (risk, cost, customer, complexity)
• Motivated, adaptable, quick learner – you don’t know everything but you are willing to jump in and learn

Benefits

A diverse and inclusive workplace works better for everyone.

We know that our people make us who we are. That's why we have built a culture of equity and respect – where everyone feels valued and appreciated for being their authentic selves. In partnership with our multiple Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) we continue to foster an inclusive environment, where all NAB colleagues’ unique backgrounds and identities are understood, respected and celebrated. We are committed to providing an environment where you can work your way.

About Company

For details on the recruitment process, and accessibility, please visit www.nab.com.au/about-us/careers/apply-for-job. To discuss adjustment requirements, please contact the NAB Careers team, via nab.careers@nab.com.au (please reference job number) or visit our Careers page through the link above for other contact options.

Join NAB

If you think this role is the right fit for you, we would love to hear from you. Please note candidate screening and interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date of the job advert. Unsolicited CVs from agencies will not be accepted.