Program Director
2 days ago
Lead Digital Transformation in Darwin: Program Director Wanted for High-Impact Projects in the Territory
We are looking for an experienced Program Director on a 12-month contract to work with our client in the Northern Territory to oversee and deliver major digital transformation projects, manage complex business systems, coordinate stakeholders, and ensure effective solution adoption across teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage complex, high-value business and system projects to enhance policing capabilities and frontline services.
- Oversee multiple project streams, providing leadership to project managers, vendors, and teams.
- Facilitate the adoption and integration of solutions into operational environments to ensure technology is practical and accepted by staff.
- Apply best-practice project management methodologies for effective planning, risk management, and governance aligned with policing objectives.
- Track and report on program benefits to ensure outcomes are achieved and sustained over time.
- Support organisational change by coordinating training, communication, and embedding new digital capabilities.
- Ensure compliance with relevant legislative and regulatory requirements.
- Communicate complex technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Skills, Knowledge and Experience
Essential:
- 5 to 10 years of experience in program or project management roles.
- High-level leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills with the ability to influence and engage across all stakeholder groups.
- Strong program or project management skills, knowledge, and experience in project management methodologies, with emphasis on project planning and control, risk and issue management.
- Demonstrated track record of balancing delivery and adoption, ensuring solutions are delivered successfully and integrated effectively into operations.
- Proven ability to support and lead change management, including training and user engagement, to integrate new digital or technology capabilities with organisational transformation needs.
- High-level liaison skills, with the ability to negotiate with diverse groups and achieve high quality, practical outcomes.
- Experience identifying and analysing complex legislative and/or regulatory requirements applicable to the relevant industry/work environment and their processes.
Desirable:
- Experience working within a large, complex, and high-profile program environment.
- Demonstrated understanding of IT Service Management frameworks.
- Experience in technical concepts including system analysis, design, integration, and associated interfaces.
- Experience working in a Government environment
- Proficiency in tools such as Microsoft Visio, Office Suite, JIRA, and SharePoint, or ability to quickly acquire.
Why Darwin?
- Enjoy a laid-back lifestyle with access to spectacular natural wonders, from Kakadu to Litchfield
- Be part of a multicultural community where innovation is driven by collaboration
- Experience tropical living – outdoor adventures, vibrant markets, and a welcoming atmosphere
- Opportunity to grow your career while making a real difference to the security of essential services
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