Project Manager, Cyber Security Solutions

• Permanent Full Time
• From $161k package
• Footscray location | hybrid

About Greater Western Water

We're water… and more.

GWW is a Victorian government owned water corporation that provides an essential service to some of the fastest-growing communities in Australia, stretching from Melbourne's CBD to Lancefield in the north and Bacchus Marsh in the west. Click here to learn more

Benefits

• We embrace flexibility and connection with a balance of on-site and WFH
• Free onsite parking (subject to availability)
• Gender neutral, 16-week parental leave available from commencement
• Monthly work life balance day off to treat yourself (if full-time)
• Free income protection and salary continuance insurance
• Access to corporate health insurance deals with major providers
• Wellbeing, prayer, and sensory rooms in the Footscray and Sunbury office

The opportunity

The Program Manager, Cyber Security Solutions is responsible for overseeing the successful delivery of the Enterprise Security strategic program of work, ensuring alignment with business objectives and organisational priorities. As a member of the Delivery Practice team and reporting to the Team Leader, Delivery Practice, the role collaborates closely with technical, business, and IT/OT leadership teams to drive effective outcomes, manage program milestones, and ensure the seamless execution of cybersecurity initiatives across the enterprise.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the delivery of Enterprise Security projects, managing scope, budget, schedule, risks, and stakeholder engagement in line with GWW's Project Management Methodology.
• Drive successful outcomes by coordinating cross-functional teams, ensuring requirements are met, changes are communicated, and all deliverables comply with cybersecurity and regulatory standards.
• Manage the full project lifecycle from initiation to deployment, including capital planning, business case development, financial reporting, and stakeholder presentations.
• Oversee procurement, vendor contracts, and project expenditure to ensure effective delivery and alignment with organisational objectives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, vendors, and stakeholders to define project scope, costs, dependencies, and success criteria, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Act as a key liaison between business units, technical experts, and leadership teams to manage end-to-end project deliverables and foster a strong enterprise security mindset.
• Lead project forums and engagements with third parties to communicate scope, timelines, and changes, while coordinating with other project and change managers to manage interdependencies and risks.

Skills & Experience

• Over 5 years' experience delivering complex enterprise security projects with strong knowledge of cybersecurity principles, best practices, and frameworks such as the ACSC Essential Eight, PAM, and Application Control.
• Proven leadership with strong budgeting, time management, facilitation, and reporting skills, capable of prioritising and aligning workloads to business objectives.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to convey technical and process information clearly to diverse stakeholders.
• Skilled in vendor management, ensuring accountability and successful delivery of project outcomes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with sound decision-making under pressure and a proactive, self-motivated approach to teamwork and autonomy.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• PMP, Agile or equivalent certified

See yourself thrive

Our vision for GWW is Thriving People and Country. We aim to be as diverse as the communities we serve and are deeply committed to building a workplace where everybody thrives. We're supportive, inclusive, and friendly, and value everyone for who they are and what they can bring.

We're seeking applicants across all cultural backgrounds, genders, and abilities, and will make reasonable adjustments as required, so please talk to us about what you need.

Don't meet every single requirement? If you're excited about this role, we encourage you to apply.

Don't delay your application, include your resume, and cover letter (no more than 1 page), shortlisting will commence early

The successful candidate will be required to complete pre-employment checks, including reference checks, medical assessments, a national police check, and verification of working rights in Australia.

Applications close: 11:59pm Wednesday 29 October