GRANT STANDEN
Adelaide,Australia
Summary
Strategic Project Governance and Advisory Consultant with deep experience across Defence, Government, and commercial sectors. Specialist in PMO establishment, portfolio planning, procurement strategy, and executive decision support for complex, multi-million-dollar programs. Recognised for transforming underperforming portfolios, uplifting delivery maturity, and enabling evidence-based decision-making across ICT, capability development, and infrastructure environments.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Strategic Analysis & Program Delivery
FiftyZoo
01.2024 - Current
- Designed high-impact executive presentation materials supporting an unsolicited Defence proposal, improving senior engagement and accelerating proposal readiness by 40%.
- Developed delivery approaches and planning frameworks under strict commercial-in-confidence constraints, ensuring probity and actionable insights.
Strategic Analysis & Planning
Zinfra/Jemena
01.2024 - Current
- Analysed global and regional energy trends to inform investment and operational strategy.
- Evaluated renewable energy investment opportunities, shaping Zinfra’s strategic roadmap.
- Developed transformation and risk strategies mitigating regulatory, technological, and supply chain risks.
PPM/PMO Consultant
CIOG GSU Program (DDG - Defence)
01.2021 - Current
- Created a Schedule Management Standard harmonising scheduling across Data Centre/Infrastructure projects.
- Integrated scheduling with stakeholder communications, improving reporting consistency and decision-making.
- Delivered assessments and recommendations that improved PMO efficiency by 25%.
Strategic Consultant
Department of Agriculture, Water & Environment
01.2021 - Current
- Recovered an $800M+ ICT portfolio by realigning ERP, CRM, EDRMS, and EUC transformation streams.
- Built the first 800+ line portfolio master schedule, defining true critical paths across 12+ interdependent programs.
- Reduced portfolio risk by 35% through dependency mapping, sequencing redesign, and risk/issue management.
- Delivered transparent reporting enabling executive confidence and portfolio turnaround.
Strategic Consultant
Royal Australian Navy
01.2021 - Current
- Transformed procurement processes and developed a Portfolio Master Schedule tracking 85+ procurements ($200K–$25M).
- Integrated PM tools (SharePoint, MS Project Server, Open Project Workbench, BORIS/ROMAN), reducing reporting inefficiencies by 30%.
- Delivered dynamic scheduling aligned with procurement milestones and operational priorities.
- Enhanced forecasting accuracy and portfolio performance through proactive analysis.
Procurement Planner
National Film & Sound Archive
01.2019 - Current
- Developed business cases, procurement plans, and solution proposals for ICT infrastructure upgrades and digital preservation systems.
- Managed full lifecycle procurement for network, EUC, and specialist digitisation/storage projects.
- Delivered multiple ICT procurement projects including Media Production Network upgrades, DR capability, and security/network enhancements.
Head of Projects / PMO; Pre-Sales Master Scheduler
Insitec
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Delivered program planning and scheduling across major Defence projects (NZ Army/MoD, US Coast Guard), contributing to a $120M contract win.
- Authored Insitec’s first PPM/PMO Practice Handbook integrating Linear, Agile/Hybrid, and DevSecOps models.
- Redesigned Services/Solution Delivery Methodology across Defence, Space, and ICT portfolios.
- Implemented PPM practices across ASDEFCON, SCRUM/SAFe, and DevSecOps projects, improving delivery efficiency.
PPM Consulting
ACT Government (TCCS)
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Provided strategic analysis for multi-billion-dollar urban renewal and infrastructure portfolios.
- Modelled what-if scenarios identifying shovel-ready projects and COVID-related delays, accelerating funding allocation.
- Influenced ACT/Commonwealth funding decisions through evidence-based recommendations.
- Improved coordination and delivery efficiency across major civil works and transport corridors.
PMO Manager
CIOG Desktop Minors Program (DDG - Defence)
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Established Agile PMO processes enabling consistent reporting, scheduling, and risk management across 7+ concurrent initiatives.
- Designed governance structures, IPT collaboration frameworks, and commercial oversight models.
- Chaired governance forums and delivered monthly status reporting ensuring alignment and stakeholder satisfaction.
PMO Design & Governance
Services Australia
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Designed and implemented governance, planning, tracking, and performance measurement artefacts for an $80M+ program.
- Created accessible reporting frameworks aligned with DHS methodologies.
- Developed RAG rules, reporting workflows, and cross-portfolio alignment mechanisms.
Strategic Sourcing Advisory
Australian Tax Office
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Developed go-to-market strategies, high-level roadmaps, and procurement planning for major ICT transformation initiatives.
- Contributed to Market Surveys and RFQs for planning, management, and cloud migration services.
- Planned and scheduled the multi-year Data Centre Modernisation Program and related cloud migration strategies.
- Delivered strategic advice for network bundle and Secure Managed Internet Gateway procurement approaches.
Procurement Management – Business Case Analysis & Creation and Sourcing
TAC Victorian Agency
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Re-wrote and secured funding for previously rejected business cases, turning a six-week assignment into an 18-month stay.
- Managed the tendering process for ICT transformation and upgrade projects with a combined TCV of over $5M.
- Went on to manage the delivery of these tenders as the Program Manager, above the line.
Traffic & Speed Camera Maintenance & Testing Services
Victorian Department of Justice
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Managed high-value procurement projects related to fixed cameras (TCV $100 million).
- Revised Contract Arrangements and recommended new Standard Forms and SLA T’s & C’s. Undertook preliminary negotiations with Senior DoJ executives and OEM’s/Engineering Providers.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Government
Sydney University
02.1989 - 01.1992
Skills
- Portfolio Governance and Strategic Advisory
- PMO Design
- Maturity Uplift
- Leadership
- Defence Procurement
- Commercial Strategy
- Executive Reporting
- Decision Support
- Risk Management
- Dependency Management
- Schedule Management
- Agile Delivery
- Hybrid Delivery
- DevSecOps Delivery
- Business Case
- Strategic Sourcing
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Cross-Agency Alignment
Timeline
Strategic Analysis & Program Delivery
FiftyZoo
01.2024 - Current
Strategic Analysis & Planning
Zinfra/Jemena
01.2024 - Current
Head of Projects / PMO; Pre-Sales Master Scheduler
Insitec
01.2022 - 01.2023
PPM/PMO Consultant
CIOG GSU Program (DDG - Defence)
01.2021 - Current
Strategic Consultant
Department of Agriculture, Water & Environment
01.2021 - Current
Strategic Consultant
Royal Australian Navy
01.2021 - Current
PPM Consulting
ACT Government (TCCS)
01.2020 - 01.2021
Procurement Planner
National Film & Sound Archive
01.2019 - Current
PMO Manager
CIOG Desktop Minors Program (DDG - Defence)
01.2019 - 01.2021
PMO Design & Governance
Services Australia
01.2018 - 01.2019
Strategic Sourcing Advisory
Australian Tax Office
01.2017 - 01.2018
Procurement Management – Business Case Analysis & Creation and Sourcing
TAC Victorian Agency
01.2010 - 01.2011
Traffic & Speed Camera Maintenance & Testing Services
Victorian Department of Justice
01.2009 - 01.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Government
Sydney University
02.1989 - 01.1992