Senior Program Manager Transformation
- New Greenfields large-scale digital and enterprise transformation
- Programs valued at more than $10 million annually
- Ability to obtain and maintain an AGSVA Baseline clearance required
- Hybrid based in Melbourne South-Eastern suburbs
Our Commonwealth Client is developing a significant portfolio of digital, data and technology initiatives designed to strengthen Australia’s national research capability and improve enterprise performance.
This work includes the responsible adoption of enterprise AI, improving data and digital maturity, strengthening cyber security, modernising end-of-life enterprise systems and ensuring critical research platforms remain scalable, secure and fit for purpose.
Role
Operating within a Digital Delivery Framework, you will work closely with Sponsors, Program Boards, Project Managers, technology delivery partners and senior business stakeholders to CxO level to:
- Mobilise complex digital, data and technology programs
- Translate program blueprints and strategic roadmaps into executable programs of work
- Define and govern program scope, outcomes, benefits, delivery roadmaps and success measures
- Align delivery priorities and investment decisions with strategy and enterprise roadmaps
- Manage dependencies across multiple projects, workstreams and stakeholder groups
- Establish governance, assurance and control frameworks, including stage gates, health checks and escalation pathways
- Oversee program risks, issues, change control and decision-support processes
- Lead financial management, forecasting, resource planning and procurement activities
- Manage vendors, commercial relationships and programs valued at more than $10 million annually (Commonwealth Procurement guidelines)
- Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and drive commitment to program outcomes
- Lead multidisciplinary and geographically dispersed delivery teams
- Oversee benefits realisation and the transition of new capabilities into operational support
- Provide clear reporting on program performance, financial position, risks, dependencies and decision readiness
- Embed lessons learned, assurance findings and continuous improvement into delivery practices
You will bring
- At least 10 years’ experience in senior advisory, program leadership or digital transformation roles
- Demonstrated success mobilising and leading large, complex IT programs
- Extensive experience across digital transformation, data, cyber security, infrastructure, enterprise applications or technology delivery
- The ability to translate strategic roadmaps and program blueprints into structured, achievable delivery plans
- Strong experience defining and delivering measurable outcomes, benefits and organisational change
- A proven background establishing governance, assurance, risk and program-control frameworks
- The ability to influence executive stakeholders and navigate competing organisational priorities
- Experience managing budgets, forecasting, resources, procurement and commercial outcomes
- Demonstrated responsibility for programs valued at more than $10 million annually
- Strong people leadership experience across multidisciplinary and geographically dispersed teams
- Advanced program reporting and performance-management capability
- The ability to obtain and maintain an AGSVA Baseline security clearance or higher
Experience working within an Australian Government agency or public-sector organisation, or within a scientific, research or higher education institution.
Apply
To apply, please email your resume in confidence to Kylie.McManus@talentinternational.com
Applications (maximum of 3 nationally) to be submitted to Client with completed cover letter addressing Key Selection Criteria on or before 30 August.