Specialist - IT Portfolio Planning & Analytics

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Date: 21 May 2026

Location: Pasig City, National Capital Region (NCR), PH, 1604

Company: Orica

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


IT Portfolio Planning Process and Systems  

  • Drive planning and prioritisation of assigned portfolio(s) to support overall objective of value-based projects delivery in alignment to our broader IT strategy and business priorities
  • Shape the development of the 0-12 month IT projects roadmap by aligning demand, priorities, and delivery plans
  • Coordinate demand sequencing across initiatives to optimise delivery flow, align resource availability, and balance short-term priorities with strategic outcomes
  • Track and surface cross-portfolio dependencies and risks to enable informed decision-making, timely escalation, and effective delivery planning
  • Support definition and implementation of portfolio planning strategies to provide a detailed framework for creating and managing the IT projects portfolio for 0-12 months
  • Own and be the subject matter expert of IT portfolio planning solutions to support, simplify, and ensure adoption of portfolio planning processes and frameworks 

 
Portfolio Value Management  

  • Own the business case process for projects and ensure fit-for-purpose processes are in place to encompass a wide-range of projects
  • Monitor value metrics to make informed decisions that maximise returns across Orica’s enterprise projects and programs 

Portfolio Analytics 

  • Provide periodic and cyclical portfolio dashboard reporting and insights to the group CIO, IT Leadership team and other stakeholders
  • Provide resource management insights across the portfolio to support capacity planning, prioritisation decisions, and proactive resolution of delivery constraints
  • Develop IT projects portfolio KPI dashboards to provide visibility to the IT organisation and encourage shared KPI accountability 

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 preferred.
  • 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.

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