IT PMO Analyst

About Orica

At Orica, it’s the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures.  Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 13,000 across the world. 

It’s an exciting time to join us – we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.

About the role

The IT PMO Analyst supports the IT Project Management Office by enabling consistent project, demand, and portfolio governance across the IT organisation. The role is responsible for providing analytical, coordination, reporting, and administrative support across the full project and demand lifecycle.

Working closely with the PMO Lead, Project Managers, Demand Managers, and IT Leadership, the PMO Analyst ensures that PMO frameworks, standards, processes, and reporting are applied consistently and that portfolio information is accurate, timely, and decision ready. The role plays a critical part in supporting portfolio transparency, governance forums, and continuous improvement of PMO practices.

What you will be doing

PMO Governance and Standards

• Support the consistent application of Orica’s project management methodologies, standards, and governance frameworks across IT projects and demands
• Assist in maintaining PMO processes, templates, tools, and documentation
• Support compliance checks and assurance activities across projects and programs
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in PMO processes and ways of working

Portfolio and Demand Management Support

• Support the end-to-end demand and project lifecycle including intake, prioritisation, approval, delivery, and closure
• Maintain accurate portfolio, project, and demand data within PMO systems and tools
• Track project and demand status, milestones, dependencies, risks, issues, and benefits
• Support coordination of portfolio planning, prioritisation, and reporting cycles

Reporting and Analytics

• Prepare regular and ad hoc portfolio, project, and financial reports and dashboards for IT leadership and governance forums
• Support tracking and reporting of budgets, forecasts, actuals, and variances across the IT project portfolio
• Analyse portfolio trends, delivery performance, risks, and capacity to support decision making
• Ensure data quality, consistency, and timeliness of PMO reporting

Governance Forums and Stakeholder Support

• Coordinate and support PMO and portfolio governance forums (e.g. agenda preparation, materials collation, minutes, and action tracking)
• Track and follow up actions, decisions, and approvals arising from governance meetings
• Act as a key point of contact for PMO related queries from Project Managers and stakeholders
• Support effective communication between PMO, project teams, and stakeholders

Project and PM Support

• Provide day-to-day PMO support to Project Managers including guidance on PMO processes and artefacts
• Assist with project planning, scheduling, and status reporting as required
•  Support project closure activities including documentation, financial closure, and transition to BAU

What you will bring

• 2–5 years of experience working within an IT PMO, project, or portfolio environment
• Practical experience supporting project governance, reporting, and portfolio coordination
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and data accuracy
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at multiple levels
• Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Proficiency in PMO and reporting tools (e.g. MS Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint; ServiceNow tools desirable)
• Tertiary qualification in Business, Information Systems, Project Management, or equivalent practical experience
• Preferrably with experience working in Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid delivery environments
• Exposure to portfolio governance forums and financial tracking is a plus

What we offer

As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills. 

You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.

We respect and value all

Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.