Program Manager

**Company Description** About us**:
At NCS Australia, we believe in doing technology services better. Our commitment to quality, focus on people, and willingness to challenge traditional thinking set us apart. Our team brings this belief to life by partnering with our clients and communities to make tomorrow together.

We are committed to creating an environment that prioritises innovation, collaboration, and purposeful work. Our diverse team is empowered to make a meaningful impact with curiosity, creativity and resilience to shape better outcomes. Join us and accept the challenge of creating a better tomorrow.

We are seeking a seasoned Program Manager with a strong consulting background and a proven track record in delivering large-scale transformation programs. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in complex government environments, driving strategic change and ensuring seamless execution.

As a Program Manager, you will lead high-impact transformation initiatives, managing multiple workstreams, engaging senior stakeholders, and ensuring successful program delivery. You will bring a structured yet flexible approach to program governance, risk management, and delivery execution. Your ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments and drive meaningful change will be key to success.

You will be responsible for leading and overseeing large-scale transformation programs, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with strategic objectives. Managing program governance, risk, budgets, and timelines will be critical to maintaining delivery excellence.

Building and maintaining strong relationships with senior stakeholders, you will act as a trusted advisor, influencing decision-making and ensuring program goals align with broader government priorities. Collaboration will be at the heart of your role, working closely with cross-functional teams, vendors, and partners to ensure program objectives are met.

**Qualifications**
- Proven experience as a Program Manager in a consulting environment
- Strong background in government sector transformation programs
- Expertise in program governance, stakeholder management, and risk mitigation
- Ability to engage and influence senior executives and policy leaders
- Experience working in highly regulated environments with a deep understanding of government processes
- Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills

**Additional Information**

**Why join us**:
NCS Australia is where you can feel at home, nurturing your talents and skills as we make tomorrow together, one day at a time. Our benefits include paid parental leave, initiatives focused on your well-being and discounted health insurance. You will also enjoy discounts on various products and services and be regularly recognised and rewarded for high performance. We are committed to your career development through our Capability Fingerprint, industry and partner training programs, special interest groups, and an AI-driven learning platform. No matter where you are in your career, we offer meaningful work and opportunities for growth.

At NCS Australia, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply.

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**Work rights and background checks**:
To be eligible for a position with us, applicants will need to have valid work rights for Australia and be willing to undergo a comprehensive background checking process, including probity and police checks