Manager Digital Strategy & Portfolio

Salary: $196,891 plus 15% Superannuation

About Icon Water

Icon Water is an iconic Canberra organisation that has been delivering essential water and wastewater services to the ACT community for more than 100 years. We are responsible for sourcing, treating and supplying safe drinking water while managing Canberra's wastewater network, supporting the health, liveability and prosperity of our region.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Guided by our values of Care, Connection, Community and Courage, we foster a high-performing culture where people are empowered to make a meaningful impact for the Canberra community.

Icon Water is an Equal Opportunity Employer which values diversity and inclusion. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and all ages. We also have a strong focus on gender balance within the organisation and encourage women to apply.

The Opportunity

At Icon Water, we deliver essential water services every day, creating a sustainable water legacy for our community. As Manager Digital Strategy & Portfolio, you will play a critical leadership role in shaping the organisation's digital future by driving strategic planning, portfolio governance, investment prioritisation and performance management across our Digital Program. Working closely with senior leaders and key stakeholders, you will ensure digital investments align with business priorities and deliver measurable value to the organisation and community.

Leading a team of digital portfolio professionals, you will provide oversight of digital strategy governance and execution, investment planning, benefits realisation, and executive reporting. This is an opportunity to influence enterprise-wide decision-making, initiate and support major transformation initiatives, and contribute to the long-term sustainability of a critical essential services organisation.

What You'll Bring

You are a strategic and collaborative leader with the ability to navigate complex environments, influence diverse stakeholders and create alignment across competing priorities. You bring a strong foundation in digital portfolio, program or investment management, paired with a passion for developing high-performing teams and driving continuous improvement.

Success in this role will be supported by:

• Demonstrated experience leading digital portfolio, PMO, program management or strategy functions.
• Strong knowledge of digital portfolio governance, investment planning and initiation, prioritisation frameworks, and benefits realisation.
• Experience providing strategic advice, executive reporting and performance insights to senior leadership.
• Proven ability to lead and develop teams while fostering collaboration and accountability.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across business and technical teams.
• Experience managing budgets, forecasting, financial performance and investment outcomes.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Information Technology, Project Management, Business or a related discipline.
• Project or portfolio management certifications such as MSP, PRINCE2, PMP, MoP or equivalent highly regarded.

Why Join Icon Water?

This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future direction of digital investment within an organisation that delivers an essential service to more than 450,000 Canberrans.

In return, we offer:

• Competitive remuneration package
• 15% employer superannuation contribution
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Professional development and career growth opportunities
• Free gym membership, physiotherapy and other wellbeing initiatives
• Employee Assistance Program
• A supportive and values-led workplace culture

Apply Now

If you're an experienced digital portfolio or program leader ready to influence strategic outcomes and help shape the future of digital delivery at Icon Water, we'd love to hear from you.

Please submit your CV and a one-page cover letter outlining your relevant experience and what attracts you to this opportunity.

Applications close Monday 26 October.

For a confidential discussion, please contact [email protected].

For further information on the role, including key accountabilities and position requirements, please refer to the Position Description on the Icon Water Careers Portal.