PMO Manager - Engineering & Technical

About the role

Cleanaway Waste Management is looking for a PMO Manager to join its National Engineering & Technical team, based in Dandenong South. You will establish and lead a practical, supportive project management office that strengthens governance, project controls and delivers consistency across a diverse portfolio of landfill engineering and infrastructure projects. You will lead a team of four and help project managers deliver with greater confidence through clear standards, effective assurance and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and embed consistent project governance frameworks, stage gates, delivery standards, templates and tools.
• Lead and coach the PMO team, building project management capability through practical training and guidance.
• Oversee portfolio schedules, priorities, resources and dependencies to support effective project planning.
• Introduce consistent project reporting, cost tracking, forecasting, risk and change control practices.
• Conduct project assurance reviews and targeted audits to verify compliance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Partner with project managers, engineers, operational leaders and enabling teams to support portfolio-wide adoption.
• Drive continuous improvement in PMO processes, reporting and documentation, including opportunities for automation.

Required profile

• Significant experience in PMO leadership, portfolio governance, project controls or capital project environments.
• Proven success designing and implementing governance frameworks, workflows, templates and assurance processes.
• Demonstrated people leadership, coaching and capability development skills.
• Experience in infrastructure, construction, oil and gas or other complex, regulated environments; engineering exposure is advantageous.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications.

Required skills

• Strong understanding of portfolio planning, project financials, forecasting, scheduling, risk and change management.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and influencing skills, including leading change across teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and project reporting tools; automation experience is desirable.

What we offer

• Attractive salary package and career development opportunities.
• Paid parental leave.
• Annual employee share plan offer, novated leasing, optional flu vaccinations, EAP access, discounts on private health insurance and company discounts.