Program Manager

Join us and experience Bunnings from the other side of the counterWhat's in it for you when you're part of our team:Team discount at Bunnings and other Wesfarmers brands including Kmart, Target and Officeworks to name a fewFree standard OnePass membershipAccess to over 100+ exclusive team member benefits across health, shopping, travel and stay, wealth, work and leave12 weeks paid parental leave, regardless of genderFun stuff like annual festive gifts, discounted food and drinks at our Bunnings Cafe, and travelling store team member opportunitiesWe're genuinely invested in your career and no matter where you start with us, that pathway is yours to buildAt Bunnings, we're on a journey of growth and transformation. As a trusted part of Australian and New Zealand communities, we're investing in technology and business change that will help us serve our customers better, support our team members, and deliver on our long-term strategy.We're looking for an experienced Program Manager to lead the delivery of complex, cross-functional programs that span technology, process, and organisational change. This role will play a critical part in establishing our Technology Project Office while also leading our most senior project managers.About the RoleAs a Program Manager, you'll be accountable for the end-to-end delivery of major programs of work – from planning and governance through to successful implementation and benefits realisation.You'll:Lead multiple large-scale projects (> $10m) with enterprise-wide impact.Oversee program budgets, schedules, risks, and interdependencies.Build strong, consultative relationships with executives, senior stakeholders, and governance bodies.Guide and mentor Project Managers and delivery teams to ensure consistent, high-quality outcomes.Establish effective governance, reporting, and communication frameworks.Lead the establishment of a Technology PMO, setting up frameworks, governance and best practices to drive excellence across digital and technology programsPrepare the organisation for change, ensuring new solutions are embedded and sustainable.Champion the safe and effective use of AI-assisted tools to drive efficiency and innovation in program delivery.Provide leadership and direction to a team of Senior Project Managers, ensuring alignment to business priorities and delivery excellence.About YouYou're a strategic, influential leader who thrives in complex environments. You bring:10+ years' experience delivering large, multi-stream programs in enterprise settings.Proven success applying program management methodologies (Agile, PRINCE2, PMBOK, SAFe) in hybrid environments.A strong track record managing >$10m programs with multi-year schedules and enterprise impact.Executive-level stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.Experience building governance frameworks and reporting at portfolio level.Strong commercial acumen with the ability to clearly articulate business benefits.Background in IT and the software development lifecycle (SDLC).Relevant project management certifications.A growth mindset, adaptability, and resilience.Desirable: Experience leveraging AI-assisted tools for monitoring, automation, and delivery coordination.Why Bunnings?At Bunnings, you'll be part of a values-led organisation that puts people first. We offer:The opportunity to deliver meaningful, large-scale transformation that impacts millions of customers and team members.A collaborative, down-to-earth culture where your ideas are heard and acted on.Flexible working options across Australia.Ongoing career development and access to learning opportunities.A team that embraces innovation, continuous improvement, and new ways of working.You'll be part of a workplace where you'll feel like you belong.Bunnings strives to ensure everyone is treated fairly and our team are committed to supporting you at any stage of your recruitment journey. Be sure to let us know if you require an adjustment and we can provide the most appropriate support for you. If you have the experience, skills and a passion to grow but don't necessarily nail every single point in the job description, please still apply. Contact us at and a member of the team will be in touch. About UsBunnings is the leading retailer of home improvement and lifestyle products in Australia and New Zealand. We're a major supplier to project builders, commercial tradespeople and the housing industry operating from a network of stores, trade centres, frame and truss sites and online.By joining our passionate and diverse team, you'll have the opportunity to grow, develop, have fun and make a positive difference – to our customers and the communities where we live and work. If you're ready to roll up your sleeves and build something great together, apply today.Please note if you are offered a role with us, background checks may be required. This can include police, employment, medical and qualification checks. If a police check search returns a criminal record, Bunnings will assess whether the record impacts your ability to perform the key requirements of the role.