Senior leadership roles overseeing large enterprise-wide initiatives
We're seeking someone with technical credibility, strategic foresight, and deep project management discipline
Permanent role based in Melbourne
We're REAWith bold and ambitious goals, is changing the way the world experiences property. No matter where you're at on your property journey, we're here to help with every step - whether that's finding or financing your next home.Our people are the key to our success. At the heart of everything we do, is a thriving culture centred around high performance and care. We are purpose driven and collaborative, which drives innovation and our ability to make a real impact. As such, we’re proud to have been named in two years in a row, as well as being recognised as a Best Workplace for Women.Where the team fits inImagine yourself as the strategic engine behind the disciplined execution of our most critical initiatives. As General Manager VRO, you will lead the enterprise-wide Program Value Realisation Office, responsible for empowering a high-performing, fit-for-purpose delivery function that enables REA to consistently deliver high-value outcomes.This is a senior leadership role focused on embedding strong project governance, and portfolio management practices and change management to deliver our enterprise objectives.What the role is all aboutWe are seeking a leader who brings more than stakeholder finesse - someone with technical credibility, strategic foresight, and deep project management discipline. Your role is to enhance the program management methodology of large enterprise program delivery across the business. You will be responsible for:Further developing and leading REA’s Enterprise VRO, creating a centre of excellence for program governance, management and value realisationProviding oversight and governance across all enterprise programs, including current initiatives, ensuring disciplined delivery, risk management, and stakeholder confidenceDriving project planning excellence by implementing scalable, fit-for-purpose delivery frameworks that complement our tech at the core program deliveryFacilitating strategic program design, ideation, and solution workshops with executive sponsors and business leadersEnsuring end-to-end program execution from business case development to post-implementation review, with a focus on measurable value realisationPartnering with Finance and Risk to ensure robust financial governance, risk documentation, mitigation planning, and audit-readiness across all initiativesCreating and managing high-quality Steering Committee reporting, Board updates, and Quarterly Business Review packs to support informed decision-makingChampioning the uplift of delivery capability across the organisation through coaching, tools, and educationFostering a high-performance team culture within the VRO, including career development, succession planning, and performance management for program and project leadersWho we’re looking forExtensive experience (10+ years) in enterprise-level PMO leadership or large-scale program delivery within complex, matrixed organisationsDemonstrated ability to build and lead high-performing project delivery teams and PMOs from the ground upDeep knowledge of project management and portfolio governance methodologiesStrong commercial and strategic planning skills, with the ability to align project delivery with broader business objectivesHighly effective communicator and facilitator who can confidently engage at Executive and Board levelTertiary qualifications in Business, Finance, Technology, Engineering or a related field. Postgraduate qualifications or certifications in project/portfolio management are highly desirableA passion for excellence in delivery governance, with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindsetEmbrace change, and responsibilityCross functional understanding and ability to collaborate in a complex, fast paced businessThe REA experienceThe physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our people is something we’ll never stop caring about. This is a place to learn and grow.Some of our include:A hybrid and flexible approach to workingFlexible leave options including, birthday leave and purchase additional leaveFlexible parental leave offering for primary and secondary carersOur Because We Care program offers employees volunteering leave, community grants, matched payroll giving and our Community Café donates 100% of revenue to charityHackdays so you can bring your big ideas to lifeOur commitment to Diversity, Equity, and InclusionWe are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion. We believe teams with diverse ideas and experiences are more creative, more effective and fuel disruptive thinking. If you've got the skills, dedication and enthusiasm to learn but don't necessarily meet every single point on the job description, please still get in touch.Join our Talent NeighbourhoodKeen to be part of REA but didn't find a perfect match with this opportunity? Perhaps the timing isn't right?#LI-HYBRID
