As Program Manager, you will lead the effective management of assigned projects, client relationships, people and program operations. You will be accountable for program growth, quality, commercial performance and the successful delivery of contracted services and strategic objectives.

This is an chance to influence program direction, work closely with senior leaders and clients, and create an environment where people can perform at their best. You will contribute to business growth while supporting innovation, continual improvement and meaningful outcomes for clients.

What you will be involved in:

- Work with the General Manager and program leadership peers to implement business strategy and achieve agreed objectives.
- Own program revenue, forecasting, profitability and overall financial performance, ensuring delivery against agreed commercial objectives
- Coordinate and monitor projects across the program, allocating resources to support effective delivery and maximise value.
- Manage contracted services and outcomes while maintaining quality, commercial performance and alignment with established budgets.
- Build and maintain trusted relationships with Senior Defence stakeholders, Commonwealth representatives, and industry partners.
- Lead business development activities, including identifying new and follow-on opportunities and contributing to capture and bid development.
- Build and lead a collaborative team through effective people management, regular feedback and capability development.
- Monitor program performance, financial reporting, risk and compliance while driving continual improvement and positive change.

What we would like from you:

- Relevant senior-level industry experience.
- Demonstrated experience managing complex projects and delivering successful outcomes.
- Demonstrated experience in and the ability to build and maintain strategic relationships with Senior Defence stakeholders, Commonwealth representatives, and industry partners
- Experience leading,



managing and mentoring employees to support performance and development.
- Strong commercial acumen, including the ability to manage budgets and contribute to profitable delivery.
- Well-developed negotiation, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Australian citizenship and a current AGSVA NV1 security clearance, or the ability to obtain one, with flexibility to work at 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, reward good work, champion professional growth and support flexibility, all within a diverse and inclusive culture that recognises moments that matter.

Life at Nova is our collection of employee benefits, 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 receive 20 weeks paid leave; Partner Carers receive 4 weeks. Full superannuation contributions for up to 52 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 to determine their 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
- Annual Nova employee engagement: Great way to connect more broadly and strengthen your internal networks and have some fun
- Wellbeing Hub with access to health and fitness content
- Access to Defence Health and Travel Insurance
- Free Flu Vaccination annually

📌 Program Manager Land (Melbourne)
🏢 Nova Systems
📍 Melbourne