ICT Program Manager

Company description:

About us

We create thriving places and connected communities. We bring together transport, planning, land use, precinct and policy functions in a single department to deliver the best outcomes for Victorians.

Together with our portfolio agencies, we are responsible for planning, building, operating and maintaining Victoria's transport, planning and land services for use by all.

We foster a safe, inclusive and constructive place to work.

Job description:

About the team

Investment and Technology group leads and manages the investment lifecycle; drives commercial advice & negotiations to facilitate reform; and enables core delivery through Finance, Procurement & Enterprise Technology.

Enterprise Technology is a division of the Investment and Technology division which defines investment strategy and deliver commercial and information technology services to drive high performance and improved outcomes within the department.

Solution Design and Delivery is a branch in Enterprise Technology focused on delivering IT enabled business change that unite people, process and systems across the department.

About the role

This is a Fixed Term, full-time position until 30/6/2027.

This role provides senior leadership and guidance to the overall planning, governance and delivery of the cyber security and technology infrastructure portfolio. With a diverse range of skillsets across all project service disciplines, this role is key to ensuring that dependencies and synergies across several project streams are managed appropriately. Working with senior stakeholders in business and technology functions within DTP as well as industry partners, this role enables the end-to-end delivery of solutions to achieve strategic business outcomes.

Key Selection Criteria

Success in this role requires a strategic and collaborative leader who can translate vision into actionable programs that deliver measurable outcomes for the community. The ideal candidate will excel at managing complex stakeholder relationships, fostering collaboration across internal and external partners, and driving innovative, outcome-focused solutions. They will think systemically, guide strategic planning processes, and ensure projects are governed effectively to maximise success and community impact.

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Position accountabilities

The successful candidate will lead the delivery of the approved cyber security and technology infrastructure program, ensuring projects are effectively governed, delivered on time and within scope. Apply expert program management to oversee progress, manage risks, and guide multidisciplinary teams and contracted partners to achieve high-quality outcomes. Build strong stakeholder relationships and demonstrate sound judgment and emotional intelligence to navigate complex, changing priorities and drive transformative business change.

Qualifications and experience

• Experience relevant to the capabilities of the role (mandatory)
• Cyber security or technology infrastructure program delivery experience (mandatory)
• Bachelor's degree or professional qualification in program delivery (desirable)

Culture Value

We welcome applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds representing the community that we serve, including veterans, parents, carers, First Peoples, people with disability, multicultural, multifaith and LGBTIQA+ individuals.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and high-performance culture. Through shared actions and behaviours aligned with our strategy and direction, we empower our people to thrive and meaningfully contribute to the department's goals.

What we offer

Working at the Department of Transport and Planning provides people with the opportunity to contribute to creating thriving places and connected communities for all Victorians.

For further details please refer to Careers at the Department of Transport and Planning.

Pre-employment checks and employment conditions

All new appointments to the department will be subject to a National Criminal Records Check, Misconduct Screening, and a Qualification Check where there is a requirement for a mandatory qualification. Information provided to the Department of Transport and Planning will be treated in the strictest confidence consistent with the requirements of the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014.

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa necessary for the nature of the position.

Recipients of Victorian Public Service (VPS) voluntary departure packages should note that re-employment restrictions apply.

Non-VPS applicants will be subject to a probation period of six months.

How to apply

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Applications close at 11.59pm on Tuesday, 21st October 2025.

Please include both your resume and a cover letter. All applications must be submitted via the online portal, we're unable to accept email or manual submissions.

For further information about the role, please contact Ana Pandey - Project Support Officer, at

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