Program Director

22 hours ago

Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia SRA Information Technology Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

Program Manager – Digital Transformation | 12 Month Contract | Darwin

A Program Manager is required to support the delivery of a major Digital Transformation Program. The role will oversee complex business systems projects focused on solution design, delivery, implementation, and adoption. This position involves working with multiple stakeholders and subject matter experts to ensure solutions achieve agreed business outcomes.

At SRA,
we maintain a dedicated and professional Placement Services team to ensure you are well looked after. We are suppliers to Commonwealth and State Government departments as well as being able to place resources into enterprise organisation's in all industries. We are not a recruitment agency, we are a professional services firm with over 30 years' experience in ICT consulting across Australia and internationally. We know what staff on project teams require to be successful.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

  • Lead the delivery of high-value, complex business/system projects that enhance organisational capabilities and frontline services.
  • Oversee multiple project streams, including leadership of project managers, vendors, and delivery teams.
  • Drive adoption and integration of solutions into operational environments, ensuring usability and acceptance by staff.
  • Apply project management methodologies, techniques, and frameworks to ensure strong planning, control, and delivery.
  • Manage risks and issues with a focus on governance, probity, and alignment to objectives.
  • Monitor and report on program benefits to ensure outcomes are realised and sustained.
  • Support change management, training, and communication initiatives.
  • Analyse legislative and regulatory requirements relevant to the project environment.
  • Communicate complex technical and analytical information clearly to diverse stakeholders.

Essential Skills and Experience

  • 5–10 years of experience in program or project management.
  • Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.
  • Demonstrated expertise in project planning, control, and risk/issue management.
  • Proven ability to balance delivery and adoption of solutions.
  • Experience supporting change management, training, and user engagement.
  • Strong liaison and negotiation skills with diverse stakeholders.
  • Experience analysing complex legislative and regulatory requirements.

Desirable Skills and Experience

  • Experience in large, complex, high-profile program environments.
  • Understanding of IT Service Management frameworks.
  • Exposure to system analysis, design, integration, and interfaces.
  • Government, law enforcement, or frontline services experience.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Visio, Office Suite, JIRA, SharePoint (or ability to quickly acquire).

Role Details

  • Location: Darwin is preferred (hybrid will be considered for right candidate)
  • Clearances: National Police Clearance, PF166
  • Engagement: 12 month contract, full time
  • Closing Date: Monday 13 October 2025

Interested?
Apply now with your CV before the closing date.

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