Senior Manager PMO

Who are we?

We’re here to help people live well and create a better and more sustainable future. We support healthy and liveable communities by delivering water, sewerage and recycled water services to 1.77 million people who rely on us every day and every night. At South East Water, we innovate with purpose and act with care to deliver healthy water for life. Fresh thinking and collaboration are at the heart of our organisation. We are constantly learning, embracing the challenges of today and excited by the opportunities that tomorrow will bring.  

The role

At South East Water we work hand-in-hand with our customers to conserve water and enable thriving communities.  Digital and emerging technologies are at the heart of this mission—helping us deliver world-class water and sewerage services efficiently and sustainably.

As the Senior Manager, PMO, you will play a pivotal role in turning this vision into reality. You’ll lead the delivery of innovative technology and business solutions that drive transformation across the enterprise. This is a leadership position for a strategic thinker and critical influencer who thrives on collaboration and excellence.

In this key role, you will:

• Shape the Future: Drive governance and best-practice project delivery across technology and business initiatives.
• Lead High-Performing Teams: Manage and inspire the Project Management and Business Analysis teams, fostering a culture of accountability and innovation.
• Enable Enterprise Transformation: Support the Enterprise PMO and Enterprise Transformation Office to deliver programs that align with strategic priorities.
• Ensure Financial and Delivery Excellence: Provide strong financial oversight and implement robust governance frameworks to maximise value and mitigate risk.

Who are you?

Reporting into the Group Manager, Transformation and Leading both the Project Management and Business Analysis teams, the Senior Manager PMO will possess proven experience in technology delivery, portfolio management and/or IT leadership roles. 

Candidates will require the following key skills, knowledge and experience:

• Experience with system integrations, software development life cycles and Agile methodologiesStrong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills
• Proven ability to develop and enhance portfolio management tools and frameworks
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and identify trends
• Solid understanding of project management methodologies and financial principles
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reportingStrong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Effective time management and task prioritisation across multiple responsibilities.

What's in it for you?

Working at South East Water means you can enjoy a wealth of benefits, starting with the chance to be part of an organisation deeply committed to environmental initiatives and sustainability; one who has been recognised as one of the top 101 Workplaces for Women in Australia by Work180 for the past two consecutive years.   

South East Water cultivates a dynamic culture that emphasises collaboration and strong work ethics, supported by career-focused learning and development opportunities. 

As a SEW employee, you can enjoy the following offerings from our benefits package: 

• Access to My Fitness Passport, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), annual flu shots, and health checks.  
• Work-life balance with flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work options and leave purchasing.
• Life insurance and salary continuance. 
• 15 weeks paid parental leave and paid superannuation on eligible portions of unpaid parental leave.
• Additional leave offerings, such as cultural and ceremonial leave and study leave.  
• Head office with modern facilities and panoramic beachfront views, a separate parents' room, a prayer and meditation room, an onsite cafe, and free parking. 
• Opportunity to be part of great initiatives involving the local community.  

We're for everyone

Our people are as diverse as the communities we serve. It makes us better learners, thinkers and collaborators, helping create better outcomes for our customers.  

We are deeply committed to Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ individuals, people with disability and jobseekers of all ages and cultures. We aim to provide an inclusive, accessible workplace where everyone is welcome, safe, and celebrated. If you need any help with the application process or would like to discuss your reasonable adjustments during interviews, please reach out to our Talent team at careers@southeastwater.com.au. 

Keen to make an impact?

Click here to check out the position description. We're accepting applications for this exciting opportunity until Sunday 25 January 2026!

To be considered for this opportunity, you must hold unrestricted working rights for the period of employment at the time of application.  Successful candidates will also be required to undergo a number of pre-employment checks, including a police records check 

South East Water operates a 24/7 service environment. Whilst this role does not involve after-hours rostered duty, all employees may be required to provide out of hours support from time to time as required. 

Visit southeastwater.com.au to learn more about us and how we serve our customers.