Program Manager

**Work type**:
Full Time**Location**:
Brisbane**Job type**:
IT**Applications close**:
**Program Manager**:
Hello. We’re Virgin Australia. We’re the airline that’s always done things a little different. Our way. The Virgin way. We’re on a mission to make flying better than ‘nice’. And to do that, it takes a team of talented people who are passionate about customer experience, doing the right thing always, with a focus on safety - in the air, on the ground and in our workplaces. A team who values real diversity and inclusion, in a big brand with big ambitions.

**What you’ll be doing**

Further responsibilities include:

- Using the Portfolio Delivery compliance frameworks, the role will manage planning and delivery phases through to closure and transition to BAU operational teams
- Establish, lead and manage the planning and delivery of the program within an agreed framework. This includes scoping, planning, budgeting and managing the IT components of the program end-to-end
- Manage interdependencies and balance competing demands to ensure program objectives are achieved
- Work collaboratively with the Project Team, Virgin IT teams and implementation partner teams to align all key stakeholders into one team that has a shared vision and path to success
- Build and maintain accountable, high performing and engaged project teams
- Provide professional development to direct reports, as well as ongoing mentoring and coaching. This includes setting quarterly Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) and Development Plans to all direct reports.
- Mentor Project Managers
- Plan and manage budgets appropriate to assigned projects portfolio

**You’ll be great in this role if you**
- At least 10 years' experience in Program Manager or Project Manager role
- Extensive Leadership experience, with demonstrated experience directly managing large teams of long-term direct reports
- Ability to work across different levels of organisational structure (both business and technology) and translate varied requirements into effective deliverables
- Experience with having budgetary responsibility for projects and/or large complex programs
- Proven capability of managing large, diverse teams from initiation to go-live, hypercare and transition to BAU
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, especially the credibility to have a positive influence on a range of stakeholders and lead high performing teams
- High degree of competency with conflict resolution
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with constant changing priorities

This is a permanent, full-time role based at our Southbank office in Brisbane (with some flexibility to work from home). We have a beautiful office with views of the river and the city, with easy access to Southbank train station and discounted parking.

**We’re committed to looking after you, with some of the best benefits and conditions in the industry - including (but not limited to)**:

- Discounted flights for you and your loved ones (including $1000 worth of travel credits per year)
- A flexible, hybrid work style. Work from home or the office, adapt your location to suit your style and needs
- One of Brisbane’s most admired head office locations, with South Bank train station, a supermarket, pharmacy, and lunch options downstairs plus a 5-minute walk to the Busway, a rooftop restaurant and onsite gym (with a low membership fee) and South Bank Parklands just across the road
- Discounts on travel insurance, lounge membership, car hire, accommodation, and experiences worldwide
- Cheaper hospitality, retail, technology, beauty and wellness services
- Free counselling and access to a wellbeing app to support your physical, mental, social and financial health
- ‘Dress for Your Day’ - enjoy the freedom to wear whatever makes you feel great for the type of work you do and the day you have ahead of you.

**When everyone is included, everyone wins**

**Ready to apply?**

We’re ready to hear from you.