At Bupa, purpose meets possible. Join us and help shape a future where healthcare is more connected, more personal and more human.

We’re a global healthcare leader trusted by millions and committed to helping people to live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. Healthcare is changing, and so are we. We’re investing in more clinics, better systems and smarter, more connected ways to help our customers. As we continue to expand our services and invest in innovation, you’ll help create a healthcare system that meets people where they are, responds to what they need and leaves them better than before. 

Here, your work has purpose, your voice matters and your future is full of possibility.

Just imagine the impact you could make.

The purpose of this job is:

The Head of Portfolio Management – HS & BVAC Projects is a senior enterprise leader responsible for shaping, delivering, and continuously improving the HS & BVAC Transformation / Capital Works / M&A portfolio across Bupa’s business units. 

This role is pivotal in proactively identifying and addressing delivery constraints – such as resource limitations, change impacts, and deviations from enterprise-wide targets – across the portfolio. The incumbent will drive the development and execution of the portfolio roadmap, ensuring alignment with Bupa’s Savannah strategy and Annual Operating Plan (AOP) targets. 

 Working closely with executive leadership, senior stakeholders, and cross-functional teams, the Head of Portfolio Management will provide strategic direction, expert guidance, and robust governance to enable seamless delivery of programmes and initiatives. 

How will I help?

• Lead the development, communication, and ongoing refinement of the portfolio roadmap, ensuring alignment with Bupa’s Savannah strategy and AOP targets
• Translate strategic objectives into actionable portfolio initiatives, sequencing delivery to maximise value and impact
• Regularly review and update the roadmap to reflect changing business priorities, market conditions, and emerging risks – in partnership with business leaders
• Act as a senior advisor to executive leadership and senior stakeholders, providing expert guidance on structuring programmes and initiatives
• Enable seamless reporting, effective performance management, and optimised resource allocation in partnership with the Portfolio Operations, Finance & Systems team
• Lead monthly reviews of portfolio performance, identifying risks, opportunities, and areas for uplift
• Partner with the Head of Portfolio Operations, Finance & Systems and team to ensure robust reporting, financial management, and business case quality
• Build strong relationships across Bupa’s business units and enabling functions

What you’ll need to make it possible

We are seeking a seasoned leader with progressive experience in portfolio management, programme delivery, or senior leadership roles within complex, matrixed organisations. A strong track record in driving large-scale transformation, enterprise portfolio management, and strategic change initiatives is essential.

The role requires advanced expertise in portfolio governance, benefits realisation, and performance uplift, combined with exceptional stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to influence at the executive level. Experience in technology enablement, including AI, automation, and advanced analytics, will be highly regarded. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication capabilities are critical, along with proficiency in portfolio and project management tools.

A bachelor’s degree in Business, Technology, or a related field is required, with postgraduate qualifications in Project Management or Business Administration highly desirable. Certifications such as MoP, MSP, PMP, or SAFe will be considered an advantage.

Why you’ll love it?

We support our people to be the healthiest and happiest versions of themselves. From providing initiatives that develop careers to looking after our people’s health, wellbeing and futures. Through the Viva Healthier and Happier program, we’re providing health benefits for everyone who works at Bupa, no matter their role.

 If this sounds exciting, we’d love to hear from you. Let’s shape the future of healthcare, together.

At Bupa your wellbeing, identity, and personal story are respected and valued. We are continuing to build teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. Bupa is committed to providing equal opportunities and fostering a workplace and environment that is free of discrimination, bullying and harassment.

We actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ applicants.

We are dedicated to removing barriers to participation. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, or if you’d like to discuss how this role can be flexible for you, please let us know so we can support your participation on an equitable basis.