Program Manager, IDAM

Overview:

• A Dynamic Program Manager, IDAM (One Identity) position is available, a 2-year Fixed Term position.
• Based at the Melbourne CBD campus (Hybrid role), and Flexible Working Arrangements
• The position requires extensive experience and expertise to lead and assist with the delivery of the Identity and Access Management (IDAM) Program within the Cybersecurity Portfolio, and experience in Financial Management.
• Be part of a supportive culture that values innovation, leadership, and continuous professional development.

About the Portfolio

Information Technology Services (ITS) provides RMIT University with Information and Communication Technology systems, services and support required by staff and students across both academic and administrative functions. ITS manages the University's core technology platforms, enterprise applications, networks, and communication services, and enables secure and reliable digital operations across Australia and Vietnam.

Information technology is central to RMIT's teaching, learning, research, and operational activities. ITS delivers technology outcomes that support the University's strategic priorities, improve digital experience, enhance service reliability, and uplift cyber security.

Guided by the University's technology strategy, ITS focuses on the following goals:

• Deliver a high quality digital student experience through modern, user focused technologies.
• Operate as an efficient and innovative service integrator, enabling business outcomes through effective vendor and service management.
• Provide consistent, global systems and services that support RMIT's operating model.
• Enable data driven decisions through integrated platforms and trusted data.
• Maintain simple, secure, and resilient technology foundations that reduce complexity and support long term sustainability.

ITS plays a critical role in realising these goals and enabling the University's broader digital transformation.

The Role

Are you ready to lead a major cybersecurity uplift across the University? We are seeking a Program Manager to lead a multi-year Identity and Access Management (IdAM) program across Australia and Vietnam Operations.

In this pivotal role, you will lead and direct the implementation of enterprise Identity Governance, Access Management, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), and the integrations required to strengthen our cybersecurity foundations.

What You'll Lead & Deliver:

• End-to-end planning and delivery of the IDAM Program
• Implementation of One Identity and related enterprise solutions
• A sequenced multi-year roadmap aligned to cybersecurity priorities.
• Improved identity processes and measurable business outcomes.
• Resolution of current identity and access challenges across the University

Your Impact:

You will lead a high visibility Program, working with senior stakeholders, technical teams and vendor partners. You will oversee procurement activities, vendor evaluation, contract management and delivery sequencing to ensure successful adoption and long term sustainability of IDAM capabilities.

What You'll Bring:

• Strong leadership across multidisciplinary teams
• Experience delivering complex enterprise programs
• Understanding of cybersecurity, identity governance, or access management
• Ability to work with diverse stakeholders and drive outcomes in a dynamic environment

If you're passionate about leading meaningful change and strengthening secure access across RMIT university, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and help shape the future of our cybersecurity landscape.

Skills & Experience

• Lead the planning, procurement, and delivery of the IDAM Program, ensuring alignment to cybersecurity uplift priorities and enterprise architecture standards.
• Develop and maintain the IDAM roadmap and delivery plan, sequencing program components such as Identity Governance (IGA), Privileged Access Management (PAM), Customer Identity (CIAM), and RBAC implementation.
• Manage vendor and partner engagements, including leading tender processes, evaluation, and selection activities in collaboration with Procurement and Legal.
• Oversee program governance, stakeholder engagement, and communication plans to ensure effective collaboration across business units, portfolios, colleges, and research entities.
• Lead the program team, ensuring clear accountability, delivery discipline, and adherence to best-practice program management methodologies.
• Manage budgets, forecasts, and financial performance of the program, ensuring expenditure aligns with delivery milestones and benefits realisation targets.
• Strong Leadership to deliver the program.
• Must have hands-on technical projects and program delivery experience - demonstrable
• Financial Management
• Experience in Cybersecurity and IDAM delivery
• Strong leadership ability to start new significant program of work to be delivered globally and own the delivery end-to-end - have full accountability, responsibility to drive successful outcomes.

To Apply

Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the 'Apply' link below.

For further information about this position, please see the Position Description below.

When you join our team, you'll be able to access a range of benefits:

. From travel to fitness, there's something for everyone

Applications Close:

19 Dec pm

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