Profectus is seeking an experienced Deputy Program Director to support the Program Director of a multi-year registry modernisation program within an Australian Government agency. The program spans more than 20 projects across three workstreams and around 350 people, and is replacing an ADABAS/Natural mainframe, Siebel CRM and Lotus Notes environment with Dynamics 365, OutSystems/.NET, Databricks, Boomi, AWS and Azure. The work covers the program operating rhythm, governance and RAID, executive reporting and deputising for the Program Director.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Program Director across program planning, execution oversight and governance
- Run the program operating rhythm, including program boards, workstream reviews, steering committee preparation and action tracking
- Coordinate integrated planning, dependencies and sequencing across workstreams and delivery partners
- Run the program RAID process and drive timely, evidence-based corrective action
- Oversee preparation of executive and steering committee reporting
- Deputise for the Program Director and represent the program with senior stakeholders
- Support program staffing, onboarding and performance across agency and partner teams
- Pair with agency staff in program management roles and hand over the program operating rhythm
- Document governance processes and templates as reusable agency assets
- Mentor project managers and PMO staff
Required Experience
- 10+ years in program and project delivery
- Senior roles on large technology-enabled programs
- Australian Government or regulated-sector programs
- Governance, RAID, planning and reporting
- Coordinating multiple workstreams and suppliers
- Stakeholder management and written communication at executive level
- Mentoring project managers and PMO staff
- Program recovery or stabilisation
- Registry, licensing, regulatory or legislative reform programs
- Legacy system modernisation programs
- MSP, PRINCE2, PMP or agile certifications
Security Clearance Requirements
- Must be an Australian Citizen
- Must have a current AGSVA Baseline Security Clearance (minimum)
Working Arrangements
- Onsite at client premises
- Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Brisbane or Traralgon (VIC)
Why Profectus
Profectus partners with Australian Government agencies to deliver trusted ICT capability across complex delivery programs. We take a long term, relationship driven approach, supporting our people across the full lifecycle of their engagement while contributing to outcomes of national importance.
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Deputy Program Director in Canberra employer: Profectus
Profectus is an exceptional employer, offering Infrastructure Engineers the opportunity to work within a dynamic and secure ICT environment that supports vital Australian Government services. With a strong focus on employee growth, Profectus fosters a collaborative work culture that encourages continuous improvement and innovation, while providing access to cutting-edge technologies and professional development opportunities. Located in the ACT, SA, or VIC, employees benefit from a supportive atmosphere that values long-term relationships and meaningful contributions to national outcomes.
