Hi, I’m Michael Huth, a senior program and portfolio manager with over two decades delivering complex, multi-stream initiatives across health, government, and financial services. I design and embed assurance frameworks, align technology with business strategy, and collaborate with executive teams to drive delivery confidence, governance, and measurable benefits. Today I advise on AI-enabled project management, help organisations build scalable PMOs, and lead governance and risk practices that support momentum and outcome-focused delivery. I enjoy mentoring teams, coordinating with diverse stakeholders, and turning plans into tangible value through pragmatic, future-focused leadership. I hold SAFe 6.0 Program Consultant, PRINCE2, and multiple PMI certifications, giving me both the Agile and traditional methodology foundations to adapt to different client contexts. I've also been active in the profession as a thought leader—I was a speaker at the International PMO Conference in 2016, presenting on "The Way to an Agile PMO," which reflected my early work integrating agile practices into traditional PMO structures.

Michael Huth

Hi, I’m Michael Huth, a senior program and portfolio manager with over two decades delivering complex, multi-stream initiatives across health, government, and financial services. I design and embed assurance frameworks, align technology with business strategy, and collaborate with executive teams to drive delivery confidence, governance, and measurable benefits. Today I advise on AI-enabled project management, help organisations build scalable PMOs, and lead governance and risk practices that support momentum and outcome-focused delivery. I enjoy mentoring teams, coordinating with diverse stakeholders, and turning plans into tangible value through pragmatic, future-focused leadership. I hold SAFe 6.0 Program Consultant, PRINCE2, and multiple PMI certifications, giving me both the Agile and traditional methodology foundations to adapt to different client contexts. I've also been active in the profession as a thought leader—I was a speaker at the International PMO Conference in 2016, presenting on "The Way to an Agile PMO," which reflected my early work integrating agile practices into traditional PMO structures.

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Hi, I’m Michael Huth, a senior program and portfolio manager with over two decades delivering complex, multi-stream initiatives across health, government, and financial services. I design and embed assurance frameworks, align technology with business strategy, and collaborate with executive teams to drive delivery confidence, governance, and measurable benefits.

Today I advise on AI-enabled project management, help organisations build scalable PMOs, and lead governance and risk practices that support momentum and outcome-focused delivery. I enjoy mentoring teams, coordinating with diverse stakeholders, and turning plans into tangible value through pragmatic, future-focused leadership.

I hold SAFe 6.0 Program Consultant, PRINCE2, and multiple PMI certifications, giving me both the Agile and traditional methodology foundations to adapt to different client contexts. I’ve also been active in the profession as a thought leader—I was a speaker at the International PMO Conference in 2016, presenting on “The Way to an Agile PMO,” which reflected my early work integrating agile practices into traditional PMO structures.

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Experience Level

Expert

Work Experience

Consultant (AI in Program Management) at Consultants Global Ltd
March 1, 2024 - Present
Provide advisory services on using AI in project/program management, guidance on AI tool adoption, and lifecycle considerations. Developing a suite of Generative AI agents to support successful project delivery.
Senior Portfolio Manager (Strategy & Planning) at Wellington Water Ltd
January 1, 2023 - February 1, 2024
Led the development and management of the EPMO, uplifting business capability, directing strategic programs and cross-program interfaces. Managed a small team and supported executive stakeholders with governance, risk, and delivery performance.
CIO/CTO Consultant at Consultants Global Ltd
February 1, 2009 - Present
Advised clients on strategic technology investments, portfolio optimization, and alignment of technology with business strategy; guided adoption of scalable delivery frameworks and governance.
PMO Lead, Program BS11 – Industry Compliance at ANZ Bank (NZ)
October 1, 2018 - December 1, 2019
Led the BS11 PMO, delivering integrated scheduling, governance, and program reporting; managed risk, issues, and dependencies to satisfy external review and regulatory requirements.
CIO/Director (acting) and Manager EPMO at Ministry for the Environment NZ
June 1, 2017 - October 1, 2018
Acted as CIO to support executive leadership in strategy execution, led cross-ministry planning, and directed the EPMO to translate strategy into programs and projects.
Portfolio Management Office Manager at New Zealand Post Ltd
November 1, 2015 - June 1, 2017
Established and managed the PMO for an $80M p.a. portfolio; partnered with executive leadership to ensure strategic outcomes and benefits realisation; improved governance and reporting processes.
General Manager (VP) Strategic Corporate PMO / COO (acting) at Telekom Brunei Berhad
April 1, 2013 - April 1, 2015
Set up and led the corporate PMO; implemented portfolio governance and central PPM tool adoption; acted as COO for 15 months and delivered program recovery and improvements.
Senior Manager – Technology Lifecycle Management at ANZ Bank (NZ) Technology Group
November 1, 2012 - April 1, 2013
Managed technology lifecycle projects, implemented QA and Operational Risk frameworks, and led risk and SDLC improvements across the portfolio.
Delivery Manager - NZS Infrastructure at ANZ Bank (NZ) Technology Group
March 1, 2011 - November 1, 2012
Led a 12-person ICT team delivering NZS infrastructure programs; drove cost reduction initiatives, risk governance, and quality improvements.
Solution Development Manager - Connected Health Programme at Ministry of Health, New Zealand
August 1, 2007 - May 1, 2010
Led high-risk Connected Health projects; established architectural framework and data interconnection standards; contributed to NZ Digital Strategy.
Managing Director / Principal Consultant, Owner at Consultants Global Ltd, Singapore
February 1, 2003 - January 1, 2009
Managed cross-border consulting engagements; established project management frameworks and delivered major client programs with budgets around $50M p.a.
Managing Director / Principal Consultant, Owner at Consultants Global GbR, Germany
September 1, 2000 - February 1, 2006
Strategic planning and execution for software projects; built client relationships and delivered AutoCAD/Leica-related software solutions.
Captain Lieutenant (ret.) Minesweeper & Submarine Fleet at Navy, Germany
January 1, 1981 - December 31, 2000
Leadership roles in naval fleet operations, strategic planning, logistics, and cross-functional coordination; foundational discipline and team management.

Education

Master of Engineering at University of Applied Sciences, Germany
July 1, 1981 - August 31, 1985

Qualifications

SAFe 5 SPC - SAFe Program Consultant
January 11, 2030 - February 11, 2026
PRINCE2 Foundation
January 11, 2030 - February 11, 2026
PRINCE2 Practitioner
January 11, 2030 - February 11, 2026
MS SharePoint IT Professional MS-10174
January 11, 2030 - February 11, 2026
IELTS Certification
January 11, 2030 - February 11, 2026
PMI Project Management (course) – George Washington University
January 11, 2030 - February 11, 2026
Master of Engineering
January 11, 2030 - February 11, 2026

Industry Experience

Healthcare, Government, Financial Services, Professional Services, Telecommunications, Software & Internet