Senior Program Development Manager

1 day ago


Canberra, ACT, Australia beBeeProjectManagement Full time $148,012 - $187,783
Senior Program Manager Role Overview

This senior program manager position is based in Canberra and reports to the directors of the Intelligent Systems for State and Societal Resilience Hub.

The hub partners with country leaders and networks within vulnerable contexts and communities, co-designing, building, and deploying technical platforms and solutions to achieve greater access to resources, information, and informed decision-making.

  • Support the directors in identifying new partnerships and programs to grow and develop the hub's business.
  • Generate, initiate, and lead project planning and implementation, and facilitate the definition of each project's scope, objectives, and deliverables.
  • Develop and write Statements of Work (SoW) and Request for Quote (RFQ) for the hub to drive research income, including industry, government, and external partner groups.
  • Oversee and manage project delivery, achieving strategic and operational goals set by the director.
  • Manage a portfolio of project dependencies, risks, issues, change requests, and financials, ensuring appropriate arrangements are in place.
  • Build and sustain collaborative working relationships with stakeholders, demonstrating exemplary professionalism.
  • Lead adherence to UNSW governance pathways, ensuring projects are managed within defined, consistent, and proven rules for project development and implementation.
  • Provide management direction, monitoring, and reporting on project progress, and identifying problems and proposing possible solutions.
Key Skills and Qualifications
  • A relevant tertiary qualification with subsequent relevant experience or equivalent competence gained through any combination of education, training, and experience.
  • Proven advanced project management experience, with an in-depth understanding of the project life cycle and development of project plans, objectives, and documentation.
  • Excellent consultation, influencing, and negotiation skills, both internally and externally with a diverse range of stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to exercise initiative, flexibility, and be proactive in developing robust solutions to problems.
  • Advanced written and verbal communication skills, with a high level of attention to detail for deliverables produced.
Eligibility

The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks prior to commencement in this role. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, and candidates must hold full rights to work in Australia to be considered.

About This Opportunity

We seek a skilled and experienced senior program manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record of delivering projects on time, on budget, and to the required quality standards.



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