Specialist - IT Portfolio Planning & Analytics

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 seeking a highly skilled and independent Specialist - IT Portfolio Planning & Analytics to join our GBS team in our Manila site on a hybrid working setup.

The Specialist – IT Portfolio Planning & Analytics is responsible for leading and enhancing the planning and prioritization of the global IT portfolio, overseeing value tracking and performance monitoring in close collaboration with IT service lines and functional process owners, while providing clear portfolio visibility and actionable insights to support informed decision‑making and compliance across the IT organization.

What you will be doing

This role is responsible for driving IT portfolio planning and prioritization to ensure value‑based project delivery aligned with the broader IT strategy and business priorities. It supports the definition and execution of portfolio planning strategies, providing a structured framework for managing the IT projects portfolio over a 0–12-month horizon. As the subject matter expert for IT portfolio planning systems and processes, the role ensures effective adoption, simplification, and continuous improvement of portfolio planning frameworks.

The role also focuses on portfolio value management and analytics to support informed decision‑making across the organization. It owns the business case process, ensuring fit‑for‑purpose governance for a wide range of projects, and monitors value metrics to maximize returns across enterprise programs. Through regular portfolio dashboards, KPI reporting, and insights shared with the Group CIO, IT Leadership Team, and key stakeholders, the role enhances portfolio visibility, accountability, and data‑driven decision‑making across IT.

What you will bring

• 5+ years working experience in IT project/program management and/or data analytics
• Experience in dashboarding and data analysis. Advanced MS Excel capabilities. ServiceNow experience an advantage.
• Proven understanding of the project management lifecycle. PMO experience an advantage. 
• Proven structured problem solving, analytical and quantitative skills. Experience with Business Analysis, process design and defining business value out of process transformations / IT projects are advantages.
• Tertiary qualification in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or comparable industry experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to drive prioritisation discussions, coupled with the ability to present to senior key stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with internal stakeholders across levels, functions, and geographies

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.