Strategy Manager, Portfolio Delivery, CSIRO

CSIRO

Location:

Australia, Adelaide, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Canberra, Newcastle

Category:

Research and Development

Contract Type:

Employment contract

Salary:

131000.00 - 153000.00 AUD / Year

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Job Description:

We are seeking a Strategy Manager, Portfolio Delivery to oversee the active management of CSIRO's research portfolio. This leadership role within our Strategy Team will lead the implementation of adaptive investment strategies to ensure that the portfolio maximises lasting impact and delivers triple bottom line benefits.

Job Responsibility:

Manage research investments to maximise impact and strategic alignment
Develop evaluation and decision making frameworks to ensure transparency and accountability
Support a cohesive, data-driven portfolio management approach
Actively managing CSIRO portfolio investments, leading adaptive design and implementation approaches of fit for purpose processes and systems, increasing with maturity as the portfolio evolves
Facilitating dynamic investment practices that are continually reviewed to enhance portfolio coherence and include the ability to pivot as required
Ongoing assessment and review of the portfolio and programs against CSIRO's enterprise and research objectives, including reviewing proposals, progress reports, rephase requests, finance reviews and final reports
Leading the development of systems, frameworks and evaluation practices to advance and adapt investment programs
Supporting the transition of CSIRO's research portfolio from multiple delivery vehicles and investment programs to an integrated investment and decision-making approach
Establishing transparent and accountable processes for proposal evaluations, financial reviews, and reporting, ensuring effective stewardship of public funds
Managing, mentoring, and developing team members and other staff by fostering a culture of inclusivity and psychological safety
Providing strategic advice and support on change and culture initiatives, helping teams navigate complex transitions while promoting a positive, empathetic work environment
Engaging with senior leadership to shape and influence strategic priorities across the organisation, ensuring that unit activities are effectively integrated into organisational strategy

Requirements:

Relevant degree in conjunction with demonstrated achievement in senior advisory and managerial roles in a relevant domain area, ideally with postgraduate managerial qualifications
Significant experience in successfully managing complex programs, that include multiple parallel and interdependent processes, including planning, engagement, monitoring, reporting and facilitation of effective governance, to meet or exceed specified outcomes and timeframes
Proven expertise in designing, implementing, and optimising systems and processes, using systems thinking and data-driven approaches to anticipate and resolve conflicts, and enhance organisational performance in complex, multi-process environments
A history of establishing and leading cooperative teams, and a record of leadership which encourages new ideas, builds trust and supports the development of emerging skills
A history of professional and respectful behaviours and attitudes aligned to CSIRO values in a complex working environment
Strong relationship management skills and the demonstrated ability to influence, advise and support internal and external clients and collaborators
Excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills, including experience working with science, commercial or engineering staff and a proven ability to collaborate with and influence people across all levels in an organisation
Flexibility in thinking, including the ability to anticipate, manage and develop appropriate solutions to complex problems, effectively manage and guide others through ambiguity and readily adapt to changing circumstances
A significant record of strategic thinking, innovation and creativity, with the ability to adapt and evolve processes and strategies by incorporating novel ideas and new approaches

What we offer:

15.4% superannuation
Flexible working arrangements
Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Additional Information:

Job Posted:

March 28, 2025

Expiration:

April 09, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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