Program Manager Business Transformation (Non-IT)

Program Manager - Business Transformation

- Location: Melbourne CBD / Hybrid (3 days in-office, flexible Mon-Thu)
- Contract: 3-Month Initial Contract (Strong potential for extension)
- Rate: Competitive Daily Rate (Grade 16 equivalent)

About the Role

Are you a transformation leader who thrives on execution rather than just theory? We are partnering with a major statutory authority in Melbourne to find an energetic Program Manager - Business Transformation.

The organisation is launching an enterprise-wide productivity program, transitioning 97 strategic initiatives from the discovery phase into operational implementation. This is not an IT or ERP rollout. This is a true business operations, governance, and capability transformation.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Business Transformation Manager, you will drive delivery coordination and establish governance frameworks to maximise the program's success.

- Drive Execution: Coordinate and align multiple workstreams across various business portfolios, focusing on progress over perfection and speed to delivery.
- Governance & Stage Gating: Implement robust stage-gate delivery methods to transition initiatives smoothly toward implementation planning and sequencing.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Partner closely with Senior Leaders to manage expectations, influence cross-functional teams, and maintain delivery momentum.
- Benefit Realisation: Ensure systems,



reporting analytics, and business cases are tightly tracked to deliver measurable operational effectiveness.

What We Are Looking For

We are seeking a delivery-focused professional with a blend of commercial acumen and large-scale organizational transformation experience.

Required Criteria:

- Non-IT Business Transformation: Demonstrated success leading large-scale business improvement, enterprise productivity, or operational transformation programs (not IT infrastructure or ERP).
- Delivery Coordination & Governance: Strong background in stage-gating delivery, milestone tracking, and governance reporting.
- Stakeholder Management: Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability tinfluence Senior Managers and direct reports.
- Thrives in Ambiguity: A high-energy mindset equipped to handle complex programs with multiple moving parts.
- Availability: Immediate to short notice period (2 weeks or less).

Desirable Skills:

- Agile delivery exposure and mindset.
- Strong background in business case development and benefits realisation.

Work Culture & Advantages

- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a hybrid schedule with a strong preference for 3 days in the office (Monday to Thursday). No office Fridays!
- Collaborative Culture: Join a professional team that champions safety, continuous improvement, and professional leadership.

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📌 Program Manager Business Transformation (Non-IT) (Melbourne)
🏢 Randstad
📍 Melbourne