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. You’ll 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 you’ll 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 ANZ’s 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.
What’s in it for you?
Extra rewards – bonus and wellness days after 6 months
Wellbeing covered – health insurance discounts, EAP support, and wellbeing programs
Work–life 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 let’s build something amazing together.
