Head of Strategy and PMO

Company:

Marsh

Description:

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Business Client Services team at Marsh. This role will be based in Melbourne or Sydney. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.

The Head of Strategy and PMO is a strategic leadership role that connects regional strategy with effective project delivery. You will help shape how Business Client Services prioritises investment, governs the project portfolio, and delivers major strategic initiatives across the Pacific region.

You will partner closely with the Pacific COO, regional leaders, and global stakeholders to establish a Project Management Office framework, strengthen governance, and provide clear executive reporting. This is an opportunity to influence transformation, build delivery capability, and support high-impact outcomes across the business.

We will count on you to:

Establish and lead the Pacific PMO framework, including governance, standards, tools, and delivery practices.

Work with global and regional stakeholders to embed project governance and portfolio oversight across the Pacific region.

Chair or support the Regional Business Council to enable effective prioritisation, decision-making, and escalation.

Lead CAPEX portfolio oversight, including business case support, investment tracking, and regular reporting.

Manage and develop a small delivery team, while building a community of practice for project delivery professionals across the region.

Act as project manager for major strategic initiatives, driving delivery across scope, schedule, budget, risk, and change.

What you need to have:

A bachelor’s degree in business or equivalent experience.

Extensive experience in project and program management, including leadership of complex, large-scale initiatives.

Demonstrated experience establishing or leading a PMO in a large, matrixed organisation.

Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence effectively across business and technology teams without direct authority.

What makes you stand out:

Experience with CAPEX management, portfolio governance, and investment decision-making.

Background in regulated financial services, insurance, or a similar environment.

Experience with global PMO frameworks, quarterly business reviews, and board-level reporting.

Why join our team:

We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders.

We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients and communities.

Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.

Marsh Risk is a business of Marsh (NYSE: MRSH), a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $27 billion and more than 95,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information about Marsh Risk, visit marsh.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age, background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Applications will only be considered from candidates who have the appropriate approval to work in Australia. Successful applicants will be required to complete a Criminal & Bankruptcy check prior to commencing of employment.

Marsh is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.