Portfolio Strategy Consultant

Location: Sydney
Discipline: Project Services & Transformation
Job type: Full Time
Salary: $Negotiable
Contact name: Sinead Dooley

Contact email: sineadd@thenetworkit.com
Job ref: BBBH9836_1743744155
Published: 20 days ago
Startdate: ASAP
  • CBD Office- Stunning offices located 5 minutes away from transport links
  • Opportunity to extend beyond the initial 6-month term
  • Work with experienced leaders on meaningful transformation

About the Role:

A leading organisation is seeking an experienced Portfolio Strategy Consultant for a 6-month contract to support enterprise-wide strategic planning and portfolio development. This role plays a key part in driving alignment between business objectives and investment decisions, while providing high-level strategic insights and recommendations to executive stakeholders.

The consultant will work across business units and program teams to evaluate initiatives, prioritise investments, and support informed decision-making across the portfolio.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement portfolio strategy frameworks aligned to organisational goals
  • Analyse investment proposals to assess strategic alignment, delivery readiness, and business value
  • Collaborate with business leaders to define portfolio priorities and develop roadmaps
  • Provide insights on benefits realisation, performance metrics, and capability uplift
  • Evaluate and optimise resource allocation across projects and programs
  • Present strategic advice and recommendations to executive stakeholders
  • Support enterprise planning processes and contribute to strategic governance forums

Key Requirements:

  • 4-5 years of experience in a similar role within portfolio strategy, enterprise planning, or strategic consulting
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement capabilities
  • Familiarity with portfolio management frameworks (e.g., P3M, MSP, or equivalent)
  • Experience working in large, complex environments or government settings is highly desirable