Manager Portfolio

Job Description Bank First was born by making a BOLD move. Now, we're on a mission to make more BOLD moves as we transform and grow. We are proud to provide our community of educators and health‑care workers with a bank that puts them first, because they put others first. We're committed to building a unique bank—one that’s different, sustainable, and centred around our Members. So, what’s the role? As Manager, Portfolio & Benefits, you’ll be right at the heart of how we plan and deliver our transformation. You’ll bring clarity to our portfolio, make sure we’re investing in the right things, and help leaders stay focused on what will make the biggest impact.You’ll guide how we govern change, track value, and prioritise work while helping lift capability across the business so the way we plan and deliver continues to get better. In a Typical Day You Will Get Involved In Keeping our governance approach on track by maintaining a simple, consistent hybrid framework that supports both Agile and Waterfall ways of working. Understanding how the portfolio is performing from risks and resourcing to value and progress and giving leaders the insights they need to make confident decisions. Helping shape prioritisation and investment conversations, making sure we’re backing the right work at the right time. Working closely with delivery and business leaders to align plans, solve problems early, and build shared accountability for outcomes. Managing budgets, forecasts and risks so resources are used well, and delivery remains on track. Providing clear, meaningful reporting that highlights progress, issues, and opportunities to strengthen how we operate. About You You’re someone who can walk into a transitioning portfolio and quickly bring structure, and clarity. You know how to work with senior leaders, spot what needs attention, and keep momentum going You’ll Have Experience in a PMO or portfolio setting, with a good handle on governance, financials, benefits and resource planning. Comfort working across Agile and traditional delivery Exposure to delivering business or tech projects, ideally in a complex or regulated organisation. Strong communication and stakeholder skills. You can influence, simplify complexity, and provide clear updates. Confidence leading discussions and guiding outcomes with senior stakeholders. The ability to juggle competing priorities while staying calm and organised. A collaborative approach, you work well with others and help create momentum. A general understanding of change principles, and how good planning and governance support strong delivery Why join us? For-purpose, abank committed to helping its Members and their community. Impactful work that will genuinely make a difference to the lives of our Members Work with values-driven leaders, who actively develop talent and support you to grow your career. In an environment that you are empowered to Be Bold. Be Different. Be Sustainable. Be YOU Work-life balance and flexibility, so you can work in a way that best suits you and supports your commitments outside of work. Family friendly parental leave, and paid superannuation up to 52 weeks. Hybrid working from our state-of-the-art offices to connect and collaborate, as well as focused time at home. Competitive remuneration with an additional one week ‘Be You’ leave, ‘Be Well’ wellbeing benefit, #BFF Club home loan offer and free on-site parking To apply If you are looking for purpose and an organization that lives its values every day, we encourage you to apply. Likewise, if you tick many but not all the boxes, we also encourage you to apply. Above all else at Bank First, we look for people with heart and learning agility. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures, abilities, sexual orientation, and gender identities. We strive to provide a recruitment experience that’s fair, inclusive, and accessible. #J-18808-Ljbffr