Program Manager | Federal Government Transformation Program

12 Month Contract + 12 Month Extension
Hybrid Working Arrangement
Locations: ACT, NSW, VIC, QLD, SA or TAS
Australian Citizenship Required

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Program Manager to lead the delivery of a high-profile transformation program focused on improving operational integrity, business outcomes and service delivery across a large federal government environment.

Working within a complex stakeholder landscape, you will be responsible for overseeing the end-to-end delivery of multiple cross-functional projects, ensuring strategic objectives, program benefits and key government milestones are achieved.

This role is suited to a senior Program Manager who thrives in Agile environments and can successfully navigate complex technology, business and stakeholder challenges.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead the delivery of multiple interconnected projects within a large transformation program.
- Develop and maintain program roadmaps, delivery schedules, priorities and project backlogs.
- Drive alignment between business, technology and delivery teams to ensure successful outcomes.
- Manage program dependencies, risks, issues, resources and schedules.
- Facilitate Agile planning activities, program increments and iterative delivery cycles.
- Lead Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, reviews and retrospectives.
- Monitor program performance and establish reporting frameworks to provide transparency to senior stakeholders.
- Proactively identify and resolve delivery challenges to keep critical milestones on track.
- Build strong relationships across executive stakeholders, business teams and technical delivery partners.
- Ensure the program delivers measurable business benefits and strategic outcomes.

About You

To be successful, you will demonstrate:

- Minimum 5 years' experience leading large, cross-functional programs or projects.
- Extensive experience delivering complex initiatives using Agile methodologies.




- Robust program governance, planning and delivery management expertise.
- Exceptional stakeholder engagement, communication and influencing skills.
- Experience working across business, technology, operations and external stakeholder groups.
- Proven ability to manage competing priorities in complex government or enterprise environments.
- Experience with program reporting, risk management, dependency management and benefits realisation.

Highly Regarded

- Qualifications in Program Management, Project Management or Agile delivery frameworks.
- Experience working within identity, integrity, compliance, payments, claims processing or related environments.
- Federal Government experience.

What's on Offer?

- Long-term contract opportunity with extension potential.
- High-profile transformation program delivering meaningful outcomes.
- Hybrid working arrangements.
- Opportunity to work with senior executives and influence strategic program delivery.
- Collaborative and purpose-driven team environment.

Please note: Australian Citizenship is essential, and successful applicants must hold a Negative Vetting Level 1 (NV1) security clearance.

Apply now to be considered for this exciting Program Manager opportunity.

Linda Jona
Consultant

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