Lead - Portfolio Planning

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

We are extremely excited to announce that we are inviting applications for a Lead - IT Portfolio Planning role to be based in our GBS Manila office with a hybrid working setup.  

The Lead - IT Portfolio Planning is tasked with overseeing the global IT portfolio, ensuring effective management, planning, prioritization, and monitoring. This role involves active participation in developing strategic plans for Orica’s IT functions and services. 

Close collaboration with the Group CIO and IT Leadership team is essential to create a portfolio process that ensures efficient and effective delivery. A key aspect of this role is to establish a robust and adaptable portfolio management methodology for the entire IT organization.
 

What you will be doing

The Lead - IT Portfolio Planning role is responsible for defining and managing the strategy for Orica’s IT projects portfolio, focusing on a 0–12-month timeframe. This includes prioritizing programs and projects based on business needs, IT improvements, and corporate risk exposure, ensuring alignment with the broader IT strategy. 

The role involves close collaboration with stakeholders and Business Engagement Managers to support high-value project delivery. Additionally, the Lead will manage the planning strategy, ensuring the adoption of Orica’s IT project and portfolio management methodology, and work with the IT Leadership Team on budgeting and cost estimations.

Furthermore, the Lead will oversee the business case process for projects, monitor value metrics to maximize returns, and engage with cross-functional leaders to assess Orica’s capacity for change. They will communicate project and program portfolio statuses to key stakeholders and provide regular dashboard reports. 

The role also includes managing the IT Portfolio Planning team, handling workload scheduling, professional development, and performance management. Robust support for feasibility studies and ensuring stakeholder engagement and approvals are also key responsibilities.
 

What you will bring

• 10+ yrs of working in a IT project/program management capacity
• Tertiary qualification in Computer Science, Information Systems or Business, or comparable industry experience.  
• Experience in IT Portfolio Management
• Experience in developing business case and value framework
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills and an ability to work across all organizational levels 
• Solid understanding of business needs, working to deadlines and focusing on customers beyond the technical/technology aspects 
• Builds the trust of others both internally and externally 
• Ability to communicate clear direction and manage performance of teams and external service providers

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.