We are seeking an accomplished Program Manager to lead a large-scale technology transformation within the financial services sector. This is a high-profile opportunity to drive complex, enterprise-wide change, bringing together technology, business and operational teams to deliver strategic outcomes.
You will take end-to-end accountability for program delivery, establishing clear governance, driving execution across multiple workstreams and ensuring business and technology outcomes are achieved. Working closely with senior executives, technology leaders and business stakeholders, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the transformation agenda and delivering sustainable change.
This role is ideal for a commercially minded, delivery-focused leader with a background in Financial Services, and who thrives in complex environments and can translate strategic objectives into actionable plans and measurable results.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end program delivery across large technical transformation initiatives
- Establish and manage program governance, RAID, reporting, and delivery cadence
- Manage senior stakeholder engagement (C-suite / GM / Portfolio level)
- Coordinate delivery across multiple projects/workstreams (internal teams + partners)
- Drive scope, schedule, budget, and benefits realisation
- Oversee program-level risk, dependency and change management
- Support/shape program plans, delivery approach, and prioritisation aligned to strategy
What you’ll bring
- Demonstrated experience leading enterprise technology transformation programs within the Financial services industry (essential)
- Strong background in program governance, steering committees, and executive reporting
- Ability to operate across both business and technology stakeholders (architecture, delivery, ops, vendors)
- Proven capability managing dependencies and delivery across multiple teams
- Excellent communication, influencing, and leadership skills
- Relevant certifications (e.g., PMP / PRINCE2 / MSP / SAFe) highly regarded.
Paxus values diversity and welcomes applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and people living with a disability. The recruitment and selection process varies, and some roles may include completion of pre-employment assessments, in-person or online interviews, psychometric testing, written assessments, scenario-based tasks, presentations, and pre-employment checks such as medical (including drug and alcohol), criminal history, or financial. If you require an adjustment to any part of the recruitment process, including the application form or assessments completed in an alternate format, please contact me using the above details. As part of our ongoing commitment to accessibility, the Paxus website has been independently audited against (WCAG) 2.2 Level AA, with ongoing improvements continuously being made to enhance accessibility. If you experience any difficulties, please contact me on the above details.
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Program Director – Financial Services in Brisbane employer: Paxus Australia Pty Ltd.
Paxus is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and inclusive work culture, making it an ideal place for Cloud & DevOps Engineers to thrive. With a hybrid work model in Melbourne and opportunities for remote work in Canberra and Adelaide, employees enjoy flexibility while working on cutting-edge cloud technologies. The company prioritises professional growth, offering access to training and certifications, ensuring that team members can advance their careers in a supportive environment.
