Project Practice Lead

About the Role

The NEC Project Practice sets the standards governance and frameworks that enable consistent predictable delivery across internal and customer projects.

As Project Practice Manager (Project Practice Lead) reporting into Performance & Enablement. You will lead and evolve this capability driving delivery excellence across NEC ANZ. Youll embed best-practice project frameworks strengthen governance and uplift organisational capability ensuring projects deliver in line with strategic financial and customer outcomes.

This is a high-impact leadership role where youll act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders providing delivery assurance performance insight and continuous improvement across a diverse portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and continuously improve NEC ANZs project management frameworks standards and tools

• Embed strong governance assurance and reporting across all project delivery

• Provide oversight and support for complex or high-risk projects including issue escalation and recovery

• Uplift organisational capability through coaching frameworks and a strong community of practice

• Partner with senior leaders to align delivery with strategic and investment priorities

• Deliver actionable insights on portfolio performance risks and improvement opportunities

About you

• Senior experience in project delivery PMO leadership or project practice roles

• Proven track record improving delivery capability and outcomes at scale

• Strong expertise in governance assurance and portfolio management

• Confident working with executive stakeholders in complex matrixed environments

• Skilled in both Waterfall and Agile delivery approaches

• Strong leadership coaching communication and influencing capability

Why Join NEC ANZ

• Shape an enterprise-wide delivery capability

• Influence strategic outcomes across a diverse portfolio

• Work closely with senior leaders and decision-makers

• Drive meaningful improvements in delivery performance

• Be part of a values-driven customer-focused organisation

Apply Now

If you are a strategic leader passionate about delivery excellence and building high-performing project environments we would love to hear from you.

Whats in it for you

• Extra rewards bonus and wellness days after 6 months

• Wellbeing covered health insurance discounts EAP support and wellbeing programs

• Worklife perks 14 weeks paid parental leave extra leave options and paid volunteer days

• Everyday savings retail travel entertainment and salary packaging benefits

Join Us & Make an Impact!

At NEC we embrace diversity equality and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples people with disabilities and individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds.

Ready to take your career to the next level Apply now and lets build something amazing together.