I established Portfolio Philosophy to help organisations make the right project investment decisions to deliver the best possible value. If you are looking to improve the Project Portfolio Capabilities of your organisations, we should definitely talk. You can find out more on my website: www.portfoliophilosophy.com.My most recent engagements include the following: - Development of the Project Delivery Framework for OceanaGold. - Strategy and Portfolio operating model review… Show more I established Portfolio Philosophy to help organisations make the right project investment decisions to deliver the best possible value. If you are looking to improve the Project Portfolio Capabilities of your organisations, we should definitely talk. You can find out more on my website: www.portfoliophilosophy.com.My most recent engagements include the following: - Development of the Project Delivery Framework for OceanaGold. - Strategy and Portfolio operating model review for Yarra Valley Water. - Portfolio maturity assessment for Redland City Council. - Business case process definition for Building Queensland to support $100M public investments. - Financial modelling and business case authoring for Energy Queensland. - Development of a 7-year ICT cost model to inform a regulatory submission for Essential Energy. - Major project closure reports and governance review for OceanGold. - Project governance assurance dashboard for Queensland Urban Utilities. - Gateway Assurance reviews for IntegratedLiving and Queensland Government. - Investment Management for Queensland Department of Environment and Science.I am also a seasoned presenter and facilitator on topics related to project portfolio management and keen to share my knowledge and experience.I am always excited to discuss interesting opportunities wherever they may be. Please give me a call on +61 (0) 405 574520 to discuss your Project Portfolio Management needs. Show less

I led a team responsible for project portfolio management and investment governance for a $100M annual IT program of work. As a portfolio manager, I direct the prioritisation and sequencing of a complex works program and provide trusted analysis and advice to the executive team on all matters related to IT project investments. This draws on my skills in the following areas:⇨ Strategic Planning – Integrating commercial outcomes and risk in a pragmatic, flexible manner⇨ Stakeholder… Show more I led a team responsible for project portfolio management and investment governance for a $100M annual IT program of work. As a portfolio manager, I direct the prioritisation and sequencing of a complex works program and provide trusted analysis and advice to the executive team on all matters related to IT project investments. This draws on my skills in the following areas:⇨ Strategic Planning – Integrating commercial outcomes and risk in a pragmatic, flexible manner⇨ Stakeholder Engagement – Managing conflicting interests of executive level stakeholders⇨ Commercial Analysis – Capital planning and financial modelling for a significant program of work Show less

I implemented reporting across a complex program and developed Business Cases for high-value projects. In one particular example, I led vendor negotiations and developed a successful proposal for a $20M+ Microsoft Windows and Office deployment. I also developed and applied frameworks for benefits management and value assessment and briefed senior leaders on individual proposals.I was then promoted to head up the implementation of project portfolio management functions. I facilitated… Show more I implemented reporting across a complex program and developed Business Cases for high-value projects. In one particular example, I led vendor negotiations and developed a successful proposal for a $20M+ Microsoft Windows and Office deployment. I also developed and applied frameworks for benefits management and value assessment and briefed senior leaders on individual proposals.I was then promoted to head up the implementation of project portfolio management functions. I facilitated prioritisation sessions with senior managers across the business and was responsible for annual budget submissions and portfolio reporting. My success in this role led to my appointment as manager across investment governance and project portfolio functions. Show less

I developed strategic plans and initiated individual projects for ICT investments in Customer Services and Knowledge Management. This required collaborative stakeholder management of executives with often conflicting priorities to align IT and business planning activities.This role drew on my strategic leadership skills to develop roadmaps based on analysis of business imperatives. I also undertook scoping, requirements elicitation and estimation for numerous multi-million dollar… Show more I developed strategic plans and initiated individual projects for ICT investments in Customer Services and Knowledge Management. This required collaborative stakeholder management of executives with often conflicting priorities to align IT and business planning activities.This role drew on my strategic leadership skills to develop roadmaps based on analysis of business imperatives. I also undertook scoping, requirements elicitation and estimation for numerous multi-million dollar business proposals. Show less

I spent three years working for a major UK based Management Consultancy working on a diverse range of assignments across the public and private sector. The key assignments I worked on are detailed below.⇨ Facilitation of stakeholder negotiation to optimise ICT expenditure (BP)I led the response to a cost challenge from the business to reduce ICT operational spend by 12%. To achieve this, I developed and implemented repeatable portfolio management processes to identify cost levers… Show more I spent three years working for a major UK based Management Consultancy working on a diverse range of assignments across the public and private sector. The key assignments I worked on are detailed below.⇨ Facilitation of stakeholder negotiation to optimise ICT expenditure (BP)I led the response to a cost challenge from the business to reduce ICT operational spend by 12%. To achieve this, I developed and implemented repeatable portfolio management processes to identify cost levers and select service levels focused on business value. This involved extensive financial analysis and negotiation with key stakeholders to agree the categorisation, prioritisation and balancing of projects and services..⇨ Stakeholder Management and Planning for a major work program (UK Home Office)I managed the relationship between the technical project team and senior public servants for a major knowledge sharing system across the UK Criminal Justice System. Successful delivery of this contentious change program required significant stakeholder engagement to prioritise and sequence work packages in a complex operating environment.⇨ Content Management Portal selection (PA Consulting Group)I led the selection of an Enterprise Content Management system by running a head-to-head pilot with three major vendors. I also contributed thought leadership articles and strategic guidance to assist in proposals leading to new consulting engagements.⇨ Outsource contract benchmarking and performance management (Universal Music/BP)I delivered an assessment of suitability and commercial competitiveness for a proposed global IT outsourcing contract (for Universal Music) and implemented ongoing performance evaluation of third party IT functions (for a key division of BP). Show less