Scott McKenzie

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About Scott McKenzie

I’m a strategic IT leader with 20+ years’ experience delivering impactful technology outcomes across the Mining, Aviation, Financial Services, and Telecommunications industries.Currently leading Portfolio Delivery and Commercial function at PanAust, I manage the IT project portfolio, PMO, vendor contracts, and budget — ensuring investment translates into real business value. I bring deep experience in leading high-performing teams, modernising delivery models (Agile, DevOps), and aligning IT to business strategy.Across my career at Suncorp, Virgin Australia, Vodafone, and now PanAust, I’ve been trusted to lead complex change, scale capability, and build cross-functional relationships that drive transformation.I thrive in mid-sized, operations-driven organisations where technology must deliver both operational stability and innovation. I’m energised by opportunities to shape technology strategy, lead teams through change, and elevate how IT supports business performance. Key areas of expertise include:• IT Strategy Execution • PMO & Portfolio Leadership • Budget & Commercial Management• IT Operating Models • Team Development & Coaching • Vendor & Contract Management• Agile/DevOps Uplift • Board & Exec-Level Stakeholder Engagement GAICD | MBA | SAFe Agilist | AWS Cloud Practitioner | Certified Scrum MasterI’m also open to advisory, mentoring, or board member opportunities where I can add value to organisations seeking delivery transformation, strategic tech alignment, or IT leadership support.