ICT Release Manager

3 weeks ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia Calleo Australia Full time

Long-term contract
EL1/EL2 Equivalent
Federal Government -Opportunity toobtain your Baseline security clearance
Canberra-based, hybrid role with flexible onsite and remote working arrangement

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced ICT Release Manager to join a Federal Government IT Portfolio Management Office (ITPMO). This pivotal role will lead the governance, coordination, and assurance of enterprise-wide ICT releases, ensuring major digital initiatives are delivered in a controlled, repeatable, and risk-aware manner.

Key Responsibilities and Requirements

  • Govern and maintain the integrated release calendar across enterprise systems and large-scale programs.
  • Lead release planning forums, readiness assessments, and go/no-go decisions.
  • Uplift release and deployment frameworks, processes, and documentation in line with ITIL and APS best practice.
  • Provide strategic governance and oversight across complex ICT programs, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture, security, and operational readiness.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to senior executives on release risks, dependencies, and impacts.
  • Engage, support, and coach delivery teams to embed consistent and auditable release practices.
  • Proven track record leading ICT release management at enterprise level.
  • Experience uplifting frameworks, documentation, and automated release practices.
  • Strong understanding of governance, assurance, and interdependent program delivery.
  • Excellent ability to engage with senior executives and multi-disciplinary teams.
  • PMO/governance experience in major programs.
  • Understanding of public sector ICT accountability and assurance frameworks.
  • Knowledge of security and operational readiness requirements.
  • Familiarity with cloud and hybrid enterprise platforms.

Long-term contract
EL1/EL2 Equivalent
Federal Government -Opportunity toobtain your Baseline security clearance
Canberra-based, hybrid role with flexible onsite and remote working arrangement

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced ICT Release Manager to join a Federal Government IT Portfolio Management Office (ITPMO). This pivotal role will lead the governance, coordination, and assurance of enterprise-wide ICT releases, ensuring major digital initiatives are delivered in a controlled, repeatable, and risk-aware manner.

Key Responsibilities and Requirements

  • Govern and maintain the integrated release calendar across enterprise systems and large-scale programs.
  • Lead release planning forums, readiness assessments, and go/no-go decisions.
  • Uplift release and deployment frameworks, processes, and documentation in line with ITIL and APS best practice.
  • Provide strategic governance and oversight across complex ICT programs, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture, security, and operational readiness.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to senior executives on release risks, dependencies, and impacts.
  • Engage, support, and coach delivery teams to embed consistent and auditable release practices.
Essential Skills & Experience
  • Proven track record leading ICT release management at enterprise level.
  • Experience uplifting frameworks, documentation, and automated release practices.
  • Strong understanding of governance, assurance, and interdependent program delivery.
  • Excellent ability to engage with senior executives and multi-disciplinary teams.
Desirable
  • PMO/governance experience in major programs.
  • Understanding of public sector ICT accountability and assurance frameworks.
  • Knowledge of security and operational readiness requirements.
  • Familiarity with cloud and hybrid enterprise platforms.
Due to the nature of the role the candidate must be an Australian Citizen.

How to apply:

Apply directly or for more information on this role, please email Klarisse at klarisse.rodriguez@calleo.com.au

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Calleo is an equal opportunity employer and we encourage applications from all people including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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