Job Description
Our client a leading Higher Education organisation is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead the coordination and delivery of a significant Cyber Security Uplift Program.
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This is a high-profile engagement focused on driving program governance, managing dependencies across multiple technology and business workstreams, and ensuring successful execution of critical cyber security initiatives across the organisation.
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Working closely with senior stakeholders, technology teams and business leaders, you will be responsible for orchestrating delivery across cyber security, identity, endpoint, infrastructure, applications, service desk, communications and business functions.
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This is initially a 6 month contract, with a view to extend.
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Key Responsibilities
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Coordinate and oversee the Cyber Security Uplift Program across multiple workstreams.
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Manage program sequencing, scheduling and delivery dependencies.
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Ensure alignment between cyber security, identity, endpoint, infrastructure, applications, service desk, communications and business teams.
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Track and report on milestones, deliverables and program outcomes.
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Identify and manage risks, issues and change impacts across the program.
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Drive stakeholder engagement and facilitate communication between technical and business teams.
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Prepare clear and concise executive reporting, steering committee updates and governance documentation.
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Support decision-making through proactive management of program impacts, dependencies and delivery risks.
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Ensure appropriate governance, reporting and escalation processes are maintained throughout the program lifecycle.
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About You To be successful in this role, you will possess:
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Demonstrated experience delivering technology transformation, cyber security or uplift initiatives within complex enterprise environments.
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Strong program and project management capabilities.
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Proven experience managing dependencies, risks, issues, change and stakeholder impacts across multiple workstreams.
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Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills.
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Experience producing executive-level reporting and presenting to senior leadership.
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Ability to navigate complex organisational environments and drive outcomes through collaboration and influence.
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Desirable Experience
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Project or Program Management qualification (PMP, PRINCE2, MSP or equivalent).
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Experience within large and complex organisations such as Higher Education, Government or Enterprise environments.
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Exposure to cyber security, identity management, infrastructure or enterprise technology programs.
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What's on Offer?
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Initial 6-month contract.
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Prospect to contribute to a high-profile cyber security transformation program.
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Hybrid working environment.
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Work with a recognised and respected Australian university.
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Immediate start available.
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📌 Program Manager - Cyber Security Uplift (Gold Coast)
🏢 Limelight People
📍 Gold Coast