Join a high-performing, multi-disciplinary Program Management Office (PMO) driving a high-profile, Tier 1 digital modernisation investment within a secure Federal Government environment.
Lead a major portfolio of 15 projects distributed across six core work packages, directly influencing the delivery of upgraded cloud capabilities, network infrastructure, and advanced cyber security platforms.
About the Opportunity
- Join a high-performing, multi-disciplinary Program Management Office (PMO) driving a high-profile, Tier 1 digital modernisation investment within a secure Federal Government environment.
- Lead a major portfolio of 15 projects distributed across six core work packages, directly influencing the delivery of upgraded cloud capabilities, network infrastructure, and advanced cyber security platforms.
What's on Offer
- Contract/Engagement: Initial 24-month contract + competitive extension options.
- Location & Flexibility: Canberra ACT, featuring modern and flexible working arrangements.
Role & Responsibilities
Reporting directly to the Program Director, you will provide modern, transparent, and high-quality leadership to ensure the successful implementation of the broader program. Your key responsibilities include:
- Governance & Planning: Lead the creation, end-to-end management, and rigorous monitoring of program-level planning and governance artefacts.
- Portfolio Oversight: Drive accountability for subordinate project outcomes, managing dependencies, benefits realisation, and high-level strategic requirements.
- Stakeholder Management: Act as a critical conduit to provide sophisticated relationship management between the program leadership, the Program Board, delivery teams, service owners, and external suppliers.
- Risk & Issue Mitigation: Proactively identify, manage, and escalte high-level risks and issues to the Program Sponsor and Board to safeguard delivery timelines.
- Procurement & Contracts: Oversee complex procurement activities and the ongoing contract management of program-level support and advisory services.
Skills & Experience
To be successful in this position, you will ideally bring:
- Technical Toolkit: Strong expertise in Tier 1 enterprise program management methodologies (e.g., MSP, Prince2, Agile), with a deep understanding of integrated scheduling, financial tracking, and benefits realisation.
- Experience: Proven track record as a Program Manager leading large-scale digital transformation, cloud capability upgrades, network infrastructure, or cyber security programs within complex enterprise environments.
- Core Capabilities: Exceptional strategic communication skills, with the ability to deliver timely, integrated insights and high-quality advice to enable effective senior executive decision-making.
Eligibility & Clearance Requirements
- Security Clearance: Due to the secure nature of this Federal Government environment, candidates must hold a current NV1 security clearance, with an NV2 clearance preferred.
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