Program Manager

2 weeks ago


Melbourne City Centre, Victoria, Australia Department of Health Full time
Role purpose

The Program Manager, Solutions Team is responsible for leading a team of solution analysts and solution architects who analyse new ICT projects, gather requirements, analyse appropriate technical solutions, solution design, solution estimates (including project and operational costings), and delivery strategy.

The Program Manager will be responsible for ensuring that the team works effectively and efficiently to deliver quality solutions that meet the needs of the business.

This includes presenting the proposal to key business and executive stakeholders and obtaining approval to proceed.

The role provides thought technical leadership and architectural advice on strategic and project initiatives, providing support and direction to project teams from project inception to project implementation and deployment.

The role is also responsible for driving internal practise consistency and supporting project teams in establishing and initiating project work.

Throughout the development lifecycle, the team provides project team with training and hands-on support for development frameworks, design and development standards, documentation requirements and project governance/artefacts.

It also conducts quality assurance reviews on work practises to ensure they adhere to the required standards.
Technical expertise

  • Proven ability to evaluate business requirements, evaluate technologies, design solutions, and develop and present technical solution proposals to senior management and executive stakeholders.
  • Indepth technical knowledge and understanding of ICT solutions and architecture best practises, as well as current and emerging industry trends.
  • Proven ability to estimate and size medium to large ICT system solutions.
  • Knowledge of relevant policies, procedures, and standards, including information security, data protection, and governance.
Knowledge and skills

  • Program management: consults, builds relationships, and influences key stakeholders; produces detailed project plans where objectives are clearly defined and action steps for achieving them are clearly specified; monitors performance against objectives and manages project risks and issues; ensures project objectives are met.
  • Leadership: communicates effectively, builds team commitment, develops skills and knowledge of team members, builds confidence, and has an ability to inspire others.
  • Strategic planning: thinks at the big picture level, entertains wideranging possibilities in developing a vision for the future, works across several time frames, and translates strategic direction into daytoday activities.
  • Stakeholder management: identifies issues in common for one or more stakeholders and uses to build mutually beneficial partnerships; identifies and responds to stakeholder's underlying needs; uses understanding of the stakeholder's organisational context to ensure outcomes are achieved; find innovative solutions to resolve stakeholder issues.
  • Innovation: Proven skills in promoting innovation, process reengineering and problem solving.
  • Quality Assurance: Experienced in implementing quality principles and supporting frameworks in all aspects of the role.
  • Selfmanagement: invites feedback on own behaviour and impact; uses new knowledge or information about self to build a broader understanding of own behaviour and the impact it has on others; understands strong emotional reactions and seeks ways to manage them more effectively.
Personal qualities

  • Creativity and innovation: generate new ideas draws on a range of information sources to identify new ways of doing things, actively influences events and promotes ideas, translates creative ideas into workplace improvements, reflects on experience and is open to new ways to improve practice.
  • Decisiveness: takes rational and sound decisions based on a consideration of the facts and alternatives; makes tough decisions, sometimes with incomplete information, evaluates rational and emotional elements of situations; makes quick decisions where required; commits to a define course of action
  • Developing others: actively seeks to improve others' skills and talents by providing constructive feedback, coaching, and training opportunities; empowers others by investing them with the authority and latitude to accomplish tasks; appropriately delegates responsibilities to further the development of others.
  • Teamwork: cooperates and works well with others in pursuit of team goals; collaborates and shares information; shows consideration, concern and respect for others feelings and ideas; accommodates and works well with the different working styles of others, encourages resolution of conflict within the group.

Qualifications:

  • A relevant IT related degree or qualification is required for this role.
  • Certification in PRINCE 2 or other project management methodology is highly desirable.
  • Agile project experience required.
Mandatory Vaccination Policy

HOW TO APPLY:

Fo
  • Program Manager

    1 week ago


    Melbourne City Centre, Victoria, Australia Department of Education Full time

    About the DepartmentThe role of the Department of Education is to support Victorians to build prosperous, socially engaged, happy and healthy lives. It does this by supporting lifelong learning and healthy development, strengthening families and helping to equip people with the skills and knowledge for a 21st century economy and society.About the DivisionThe...

  • Program Manager

    2 weeks ago


    Melbourne City Centre, Victoria, Australia Victorian Managed Insurance Authority Full time

    Program Manager, Domestic Building InsuranceMax term 2-year contract, Full-TimeAbout VMIAVictorian Managed Insurance Authority (VMIA) is the Victorian Government's insurer and risk adviser, covering the people and projects that help Victorians thrive. We're an agency in the Department of Treasury and Finance portfolio, established under the Victorian Managed...

  • Program Manager

    2 weeks ago


    Melbourne City Centre, Victoria, Australia Department of Transport Full time

    Reporting to the Executive Director, Flood Recovery, you will be responsible for managing and running a program of work to support flood recovery. The role is also responsible for supporting the Executive Director in leading regional recovery planning and operations as required, supporting across state level priorities and managing priority initiatives. A...

  • Program Manager

    1 week ago


    Melbourne City Centre, Victoria, Australia Department of Justice and Community Safety Full time

    About the OrganisationThe Corporate Services and Infrastructure group oversees and leads the key public accountability requirements of the department including finance, procurement, evidence and insights, performance reporting and risk, audit and integrity. The group also manages the governance and delivery of major infrastructure through the Community...

  • Program Manager

    2 weeks ago


    Melbourne City Centre, Victoria, Australia Guild Group Full time

    Job Number:493191Work type:Full Time PermanentLocation:Melbourne (CBD)Categories:Project ManagementFor almost 60 years Guild Insurance has been providing innovative and progressive professional indemnity, business, and personal lines insurance solutions. As we near our seventh decade, we continue to innovate and challenge the way we do things and as such,...

  • Program Manager

    1 week ago


    Melbourne City Centre, Victoria, Australia Aurec Full time

    Melbourne CBD VIC- Full time- 2 years CONTRACT with potential extensions Hybrid role (3 days onsite in Melbourne CBD) Must have experience in the utilities industry- 2 years CONTRACT with potential extensions- Hybrid role (3 days onsite in Melbourne CBD)- Daily Rate:$1,300**:WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING Lead and manage programs related to DMS/ADMS/OMS Applications,...


  • Melbourne City Centre, Victoria, Australia North East Link Program Full time

    Build strong relationships with landowners participating in NELP's Voluntary Purchase Scheme Project management, communication, negotiation and organisation 3 years fixed term $90,067 to $102,192 + super & benefitsAbout the OpportunityBe part of a transformative infrastructure project for Victoria, with an exciting role in the North East Link Program's...

  • Data Program Manager

    2 weeks ago


    Melbourne City Centre, Victoria, Australia Peoplebank Full time

    Location: Melbourne CBD Job Type: Contract Posted: 13 minutes ago Contact: Sumi Dahal Discipline:General IT Reference: Our client, a leading banking Institution is looking for Data Program Manager/Director to join a 3 year-high profile transformation program.The program is currently in the discovery phase, and you will be responsible for building out own...


  • Melbourne City Centre, Victoria, Australia Monash University Full time

    The OpportunityExperienced at leading high-profile projects of varying complexity and size, you will lead the delivery of high-impact, multi-year programs which will result in system scale change and significant emissions reductions and focus on the Australian economy and the role of government in accelerating action towards achieving net zero...

  • Document Controller

    1 week ago


    Melbourne City Centre, Victoria, Australia North East Link Program Full time

    Play a key role in information management for Victoria's largest infrastructure project Be part of a transformative infrastructure project within a multidisciplinary environment that is committed to your professional growth 3 years fixed term VPS 4, $91,418 to $103,725 + super & benefitsAbout North East LinkNorth East Link is the biggest ever investment in...


  • Melbourne City Centre, Victoria, Australia North East Link Program Full time

    Lead the People Experience team who create positive experiences and solutions for Victoria's largest ever transport project. Work with a fun and supportive People & Culture team with creative autonomy to design and deliver. 3 years fixed term VPS 6 $127,467 to $170,579 + super and benefits.About North East Link North East Link is the biggest ever investment...

  • Vce Program Manager

    2 weeks ago


    Melbourne City Centre, Victoria, Australia Department of Education and Training Full time

    Fixed-Term/Full-TimeVPSG5The purpose of this role is to lead and manage programs that support the work of the VCE Curriculum Unit relating to the implementation of VCE in schools and other providers. The role will include the management of the process to provide permission to providers to deliver the VCE program. This involves working closely with the...


  • Melbourne City Centre, Victoria, Australia Monash University Full time

    The OpportunityAre you ready to lead change for a sustainable future? Climateworks Centre is searching for a visionary Program Impact Manager for our Net Zero Industrial Precincts initiative. Working alongside our team of experts and extensive networks, you will be a critical part of the team that develops the future of heavy industry to ensure Australia...

  • Manager, Debt Program

    2 weeks ago


    Melbourne City Centre, Victoria, Australia Department of Justice and Community Safety Full time

    About usEnforcement and Support Services (ESS) sits within Fines and Enforcement Services (FES), a business unit within the Police, Fines and Crime Prevention group of the Department of Justice and Community Safety. ESS is responsible for the collection and enforcement of fines in Victoria.About the roleThe Manager, Debt Program focuses on strategy, policy...


  • Melbourne City Centre, Victoria, Australia Department of Education Full time

    An exciting opportunity to join our team and play an important role in the Victorian Academy of Teaching and Leadership (Academy).At the Academy, we are passionate about meaningful and exciting work that has an impact on education and student outcomes. Our shared purpose is to create and offer evidence-informed professional learning programs, events and...


  • Melbourne City Centre, Victoria, Australia Australian Centre for the Moving Image Full time

    ACMI is Australia's national museum of screen culture. Based in Melbourne/*Naarm, it is a place for our communities to navigate the universe of film, TV, videogames and art with us. ACMI celebrates the wonder and power of the screen culture - fostering the next generation of makers, players and watchers. ACMI's vibrant calendar of exhibitions, screenings,...


  • Melbourne City Centre, Victoria, Australia Museums Victoria Full time

    Australia's largest public museum organisation is seeking a Programs Manager to manage the successful implementation and delivery of the Road to Zero world-leading road safety programs to ensure high-quality educational outcomes using the latest visual and digital technology, both onsite and via the Road Smart Interactive metropolitan and regional outreach...


  • Melbourne City Centre, Victoria, Australia Australian Centre for the Moving Image Full time

    About ACMIACMI is your museum of screen culture. Watch, play, make and discover the universe of screen-based art, films, TV and videogames. Visit us in Naarm/Melbourne's Fed Square, online and on tour. Our museum attracts millions of visitors through a vibrant offer of exhibitions, screenings, commissions and festivals. ACMI's industry, education and...


  • Melbourne City Centre, Victoria, Australia Department of Premier & Cabinet Full time

    About us The Department of Government Services was established in 2023 to improve the experience for Victorian's doing business and interacting with the government.Department of Government Services brings together Digital Victoria, Service Victoria, Local Government Victoria, Consumer Affairs Victoria, the grant program centre and consolidates procurement...


  • Melbourne City Centre, Victoria, Australia Department of Transport Full time

    About UsThe Investment and Technology Group within the department is responsible for leading investment strategy and providing commercial and information technology services. The Commercial Transactions Division is part of this group and operates as a center of excellence for the department on commercial tenders, negotiations, management, and advisory...