Program Director

3 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Robert Walters Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

Programme Director - Transport Management System
Salary:
Competitive and based on experience

Location:
Relocation to Melbourne

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Programme Director to lead the design, development, and implementation of a world-class Transport Management System (TMS) across a national logistics network. This role is pivotal in transforming parcel and letter delivery operations, ensuring seamless flow through first, middle, and last-mile processes. You'll collaborate with senior leaders, subject matter experts, and external partners to drive operational excellence, cost efficiency, customer experience, and sustainability goals. With relocation support to vibrant Melbourne, this position offers the chance to make a lasting impact within a supportive environment that values safety, wellbeing, and professional growth.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the end-to-end delivery of a transformative TMS programme impacting millions nationwide.
  • Collaborate with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure strategic alignment and business benefit realisation.
  • Champion stakeholder engagement across internal teams and external industry partners, fostering trust and shared success while navigating complex change management challenges.
  • Oversee system implementation by defining scope, allocating resources efficiently, managing timelines, and tracking deliverables to guarantee successful outcomes.
  • Partner with finance specialists for capital planning and align programme objectives with annual network plans through robust cost-benefit analysis.
  • Develop people-focused change management strategies that foster rapid adoption of new processes while maintaining high levels of safety and wellbeing.
  • Negotiate contracts with system integrators and third-party providers to achieve optimal terms while ensuring collaboration between all stakeholders.

What You Bring:

  • 10+ years' experience in strategic leadership roles within large-scale logistics or transport environments.
  • Proven track record in leading major TMS implementations at senior programme level within complex organisations.
  • Expertise in project management methodologies (Agile/Waterfall), resource allocation, budget oversight, and deliverable tracking.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage third-party vendors including software providers, contractors, and integrators.
  • Strong commercial acumen enabling you to influence outcomes through persuasive communication skills.
  • Advanced capability in leading organisational change initiatives while maintaining focus on benefit realisation (customer experience/safety/financial).
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Logistics Management, Engineering or related fields; formal project management qualifications highly regarded.

Why Join Us:
This organisation is one of Australia's largest and most trusted brands-serving communities nationwide through its vast logistics network. Renowned for its commitment to safety, inclusivity, innovation, and community impact, it fosters a workplace culture where every individual feels respected and empowered. Employees enjoy flexible working arrangements designed to support work-life balance alongside access to ongoing training opportunities for personal growth. As part of this forward-thinking team, you'll work with knowledgeable professionals who share your passion for delivering outstanding service experiences-and creating meaningful connections across Australia.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

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