Program Director

13 hours ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Sharp & Carter Supply Chain Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

About the Business

This role is with an Australian based, high-growth technology company at the cutting edge of complex engineering and advanced manufacturing. This executive-level role is central to the success of the business, driving the efficient and effective delivery of multi-million dollar, multi-disciplinary projects. 

About the Role  

As the Program Director, you'll report directly to the General Manager and lead a core production team, project, program and purchasing team. This is a strategic and operational leadership role focused on driving predictability, quality, and efficiency across a portfolio of complex projects.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Program Leadership & Governance: Establish and continuously improve project and program management governance frameworks tailored to a complex, multi-project environment.
  • Systems Integration & Delivery: Ensure cohesive delivery as the systems integrator for multi-disciplinary projects, integrating design, engineering, and production phases effectively.
  • Resource Optimisation: Oversee workforce demand management, implementing systematic approaches to resource allocation, managing capacity, and optimising throughput of projects across technical and creative teams.
  • Risk & Change Management: Act as the organisational authority on project risk, issue management, and the development of clear frameworks for design freezes and change management.
  • Standardisation & Quality: Lead initiatives for component and process standardisation and establish clear, consistent definitions of "done" for every project phase.
  • Client & Stakeholder Management: Foster long-term, trusted executive-level client relationships, ensuring profitable and fair engagement.

What You'll Bring   

To be successful, you're a proactive, highly organised, and inspiring leader. You're a straight talker who communicates with honesty and respect, demonstrating a sense of urgency and always keeping your commitments. You are a true problem-solver with a knack for commercial thinking.

Mandatory Experience & Skills:

  • 10+ years of program/project management in complex engineering and manufacturing environments, demonstrating the ability to balance both creative and technical requirements.
  • Proven experience in estimating and delivering multi-million-dollar projects on time and on budget, with excellent client and external partner relationship skills.
  • Demonstrated success in implementing systematic project management approaches and leading standardisation/process improvement initiatives.
  • Expertise in interfacing with C-Suite stakeholders and managing multiple interdependent projects concurrently.
  • Advanced project/program management certification (PMP, PgMP, or equivalent).
  • Willingness and ability to travel is essential.

How to Apply

This is a high-impact, full-time, permanent position with a clear path to driving operational excellence and business growth.

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