Leading Program Manager

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeLeadership Full time $200,000 - $240,000
Job Title:

Program Management Director


Job Description:

As a seasoned Program Management Director, you will be responsible for leading enterprise-wide initiatives and overseeing large-scale program delivery. This is a senior leadership role focused on embedding strong project governance, portfolio management practices, and change management to drive business objectives.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in PMO leadership or large-scale program delivery within complex, matrixed organisations. You will have demonstrated ability to build and lead high-performing project delivery teams and PMOs from the ground up. A deep understanding of project management and portfolio governance methodologies is essential, along with strong commercial and strategic planning skills.

A highly effective communicator and facilitator, you will be able to confidently engage at Executive and Board level. Tertiary qualifications in Business, Finance, Technology, Engineering, or a related field are required, with postgraduate qualifications or certifications in project/portfolio management being highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and lead REA's Enterprise VRO, creating a centre of excellence for program governance, management, and value realisation.
  • Provide oversight and governance across all enterprise programs, ensuring disciplined delivery, risk management, and stakeholder confidence.
  • Drive project planning excellence by implementing scalable, fit-for-purpose delivery frameworks that complement our tech at the core program delivery.
  • Facilitate strategic program design, ideation, and solution workshops with executive sponsors and business leaders.
  • Ensure end-to-end program execution from business case development to post-implementation review, with a focus on measurable value realisation.
  • Partner with Finance and Risk to ensure robust financial governance, risk documentation, mitigation planning, and audit-readiness across all initiatives.
  • Create and manage high-quality Steering Committee reporting, Board updates, and Quarterly Business Review packs to support informed decision-making.
  • Champion the uplift of delivery capability across the organisation through coaching, tools, and education.
  • Foster a high-performance team culture within the VRO, including career development, succession planning, and performance management for program and project leaders.
Requirements:

Extensive experience (10+ years) in enterprise-level PMO leadership or large-scale program delivery within complex, matrixed organisations. Demonstrated ability to build and lead high-performing project delivery teams and PMOs from the ground up. Deep knowledge of project management and portfolio governance methodologies. Strong commercial and strategic planning skills, with the ability to align project delivery with broader business objectives. Highly effective communicator and facilitator who can confidently engage at Executive and Board level. Tertiary qualifications in Business, Finance, Technology, Engineering, or a related field. Postgraduate qualifications or certifications in project/portfolio management are highly desirable.

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