Australian owned and operated, purpose driven work across Defence and national security

Values-led culture where people are trusted, supported and enjoy what they do

Ownership of delivery, commercial outcomes and client relationships

Multiple opportunities available

Canberra Based only

About the role

We have multiple opportunities for experienced Program Managersto join our Nova MSP team. These are senior program roles where you’ll balance delivery outcomes and quality with strong governance, using internal project, risk and budget systems.

You will be known for building trusted client relationships while supporting the growth of the program through contribution to capture and bid activity.

You will shape how the program operates by allocating resources across projects, coordinating delivery to maximise value, and embedding continual improvement. You will lead the effective delivery of assigned projects within a defined scope, with clear accountability for client management, personnel leadership, and the profitable delivery and growth of services provided to contracted clients.

If you’re looking to join a company known for its culture, where you can make a real difference to portfolio delivery and client outcomes, this role offers that opportunity.

What you would be involved with

Leading program delivery to meet contract outcomes, quality expectations, and agreed strategic objectives

Owning program performance against budget, with a clear focus on commercially sound delivery and sustainable growth

Managing resources across projects, monitoring delivery, and driving continual improvement

Maintaining proactive client relationships and representing Nova in client and stakeholder forums





Leading business development activity for new and follow-on work, including contributing to capture and bid development

Providing people leadership (including hiring, performance management, feedback and recognition) to build capability and a high-performance culture

Ensuring effective governance using internal project, risk and budget systems, coordinating reporting (including finance and risk), and working with your General Manager to identify, assess and communicate risk

What we would like from you

Relevant Defence industry experience at a senior level, with an understanding of how Defence programs operate

Demonstrated ability to balance client outcomes with commercial performance

Strong stakeholder and client management experience, with proven ability to build and sustain trusted relationships

Ability to lead, manage and mentor employees

Demonstrated experience managing complex programs or projects

Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to negotiate effectively while maintaining long-term relationships

Australian Citizenship with a current AGSVA NV1 security clearance, or the ability to obtain one

Ability to work on client sites and travel interstate as required

Life at Nova – it all adds up

With people being our point of difference, we deliver on promises, rewardgood work,



champion professionalgrowthand support flexibility, all within a diverse and inclusive culture that recognises moments that matter.

Life at Nova is our collection of employee advantages, designed to meet the many and varied needs of our people.

Just a few of the great benefits you will have access to are:

Generous Parental Leave: Primary Carers receive20 weekspaid leave; Partner Carers receive 4 weeks. Full superannuation contributions for up to52 weeks

Professional and Personal Development: Up to $5,000 per year of allowance with PD leave included. Up to $750 per year can be used towards wellbeing such as a gym membership or assets related to wellbeing activities

Additional Leave: Ranges from - Reserve, Loyalty, Emergency Services,Purchased(up to 2 weeks), and Community Service

Flexibility: We promote a culture that encourages and enables flexible ways of working that support our people

Dress For Your Day: We empower our people todeterminetheir outfit for the activities of the day which allows for personal expression that builds trust

Reward & Recognition Program: Offering exclusive discounts from hundreds of major retailers, helping you to save on groceries, petrol, holidays, and more

Employee Assistance Program: for employees and family members

AnnualNova employee engagement:Great wayto connect more broadly and strengthen your internal networks and have some fun

Wellbeing Hubwith access to health and fitness content

Access toDefence Health and Travel Insurance

Free Flu Vaccinationannually

Novated Leasingand Salary Sacrifice

Nova Employee Company Share Offer

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📌 Program Manager (Canberra)
🏢 Nova Systems
📍 Canberra