Program Manager

Contract Type:

Contract

Location:

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Industry:

Information & Communication Technology (ICT)

Salary:

Contact Email:

kelly@whizdom.com.au

Date Published:

19-Aug-2026

Reference Number:

V-65933

Program Manager

About the Role:

The role provides leadership across program delivery, governance, assurance, stakeholder engagement, financial management, benefits realisation and performance reporting. The Program Manager works closely with Sponsors, Program Boards, Project Managers, delivery partners and business stakeholders to support informed decision-making, successful delivery outcomes and the transition of capabilities into business as-usual operations.


Primary Duties:

•    Lead a defined digital program of work, ensuring outcomes, benefits, delivery priorities and investment decisions align with Department strategy, relevant enterprise roadmaps and Digital Portfolio priorities.
•    Partner with sponsors, business owners and key stakeholders to establish clear objectives, investment rational, success measures, delivery pathways and expected benefits.
•    Maintain oversight of program outcomes, benefits realisation and strategic alignment throughout the program lifecycle. 
•    Support informed decision-making by identifying opportunities, dependencies, constraints and trade-offs that may impact delivery outcomes and lead regular reviews with the Program Sponsor, Program Board and senior stakeholders.

•    Define, plan and oversee delivery of program scope, outcomes, benefits, integrated roadmaps and major milestones across multiple projects and workstreams. 
•    Translate approved program blueprints, business cases and roadmap documentation into executable delivery plans, integrated schedules, workstreams and governance arrangements.
•    Establish and maintain fit-for-purpose program artefacts, governance, assurance, risk management, change control and escalation processes in accordance with the Digital Delivery Framework. 
•    Monitor and manage program risks, issues, dependencies and changes, ensuring timely resolution and appropriate governance oversight. 
•    Facilitate governance forums, assurance activities, stage gates and decision points, providing recommendations and decision support to sponsors and governance bodies.
•    Ensure successful transition of program outcomes into operational and business-as-usual environments. 

 

Location and Contract Term: This role can be based in QLD, WA, ACT, VIC, NSW, SA. 12 month contract with 2x12- month contract extension options pending budget and delegate approval. 

Security Requirements: Applicants must be Australian Citizens and hold a baseline security clearance.

How to Apply:  Applications close 9am 31 August.

Please upload your resume to apply. Candidates will need to be willing to undergo pre-employment screening checks which may include, ID and work rights, security clearance verification and any other client requested checks

Please note you may need to complete selection criteria to complete this application process. We will be in touch with instructions for suitably skilled candidates

Call Kelly 0480 002 457  or email kelly@whizdom.com.au for any further information
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