Portfolio Manager

Be Part of Our Next Chapter

For over almost 60 years, our solutions have enabled impactful connections between some of the world’s leading brands and their customers. And while we’ve already done a lot of work we’re proud of, we’re just getting started!

We’re a global technology company focused on creating dynamic, smart, personalised and engaging customer experiences powered by our range of digital hardware, our proprietary content management system and our industry leading signage solutions. (For example: If you’ve ordered in-store or in the drive-thru at McDonald’s somewhere in the world in the last few years, chances are you’ve interacted with our digital solutions.) We work in over 50 global markets and have 9 offices around the world, with a global headquarters proudly located in our founding home of Sydney, Australia.

Coates Group has the values of a family-owned business and the innovative spirit of a start-up, both which fuel our purpose – Creating Connections. Empowering Partnerships. Always Evolving. Through hard work, dedication and creativity, we’ve become industry leaders who have won awards and set records while remaining focused on continual growth and evolution. We are a 2x Australia Good Design Award winner and successfully completed the largest hardware deployment in Quick Service Restaurant history.

We are curious, charismatic, authentic and we value and leverage the diversity of our crew. We are imaginers, kindness enthusiasts, experts, creators, thinkers, challengers, collaborators and over-achievers. And together, as a Crew, we are revolutionizing the way the world’s leading brands leverage technology to drive the best customer experiences.

The Portfolio Manager will be responsible for overseeing the execution of a portfolio of projects that are critical to the achievement of the Company strategy. The role will see you establish and maintain governance, methodologies, standards and reporting to assist in the effective execution and risk management of the project portfolio.​

Role Responsibilities

• Develop and implement standardised project management methodologies, tools, and templates across the organisation and upskills the project managers in the process.​
• Define and enforce governance processes, including project approval, escalation procedures, and compliance with organisational policies. ​
• Ensure that projects adhere to established standards and deliverables meet quality expectations.
• Provide guidance to project managers in developing project plans to enable effective reporting, including scope, schedule, budget, and risk management and ensures dependencies are considered and effectively managed.​
• Collate cross-functional updates, ensures dependencies and risks are considered and effectively managed. ​
• Track and reports on key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure project success and overall portfolio performance against the strategic goals, including project status, risks, issues, and financials.​
• Identify opportunities and gather and analyse feedback for improving project management processes and implement changes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.​

Role Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field​
• 10+ years of experience in program or portfolio management, with a proven track record of managing complex, cross-functional programs.​
• Experience with project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).​
• Proficiency in project management software tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Asana, Jira, Trello).​
• PMP or PRINCE2 certification​
• MSP, PgMP or PfMP certification (preferred)​

About Coates

We are industry leaders who have won awards and set records. We are a 2x Australia Good Design Award winner and we successfully completed the largest hardware deployment in Quick Service Restaurant history.

We are industry leaders who have won awards and set records. We are a 2x Australia Good Design Award winner and we successfully completed the largest hardware deployment in Quick Service Restaurant history.

We are led by a forward-thinking CEO who has demonstrated a true passion for people and making Coates a place where people genuinely enjoy working. Our growth plans enable a focus on providing rapid career advancement opportunities for our talent.

Together, we are creators, allowing us to make our purpose a reality – to create immersive brand experiences for everyone.

Join a Crew that Cares

Be part of a global team of talented, ambitious, creative people that value integrity, individuality and inclusivity. (Ask us about our Equality + Empowerment Initiatives).

The benefits include an annual market competitive bonus program and our “Thrive Program” which includes a suite of flexible work options because we’re strong believers that you should never miss an important life or work moment. Thrive also provides dedicated time to prioritize our health and wellbeing (think virtual Yoga or meditation sessions), a Global Wellness paid day off to recharge as well as a “Give Back Day” to allow our Crew an opportunity to make an impact in the community.

Be inspired To Be More

We skip the red tape and aim to always stay nimble. We’re proud of where we’ve been and are energized by where we’re going. We encourage ideas and perspectives because we know the more we have, the better we are. We work hard but have fun along the way. We push the boundaries but keep it real and authentic. We believe in the values that got us here are the ones that will continue to lead us forward. We are excited by what we’ve accomplished, but know the best is yet to come.

Coates Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam Era, or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law).