Program Director

As the Program Director in the Technology Service Delivery Portfolio, you will be expected to lead and manage multiple aligned programs, to achieve the targeted outcomes and benefits.
You will report to the Head of Transformation - Technology Service Delivery (the Portfolio Lead) and will be responsible for delivering the assigned program outcomes for the organisation.
You will apply standard industry and best practice project and program management approaches, in line with corporate governance.
You will be accountable for overseeing multiple programs and projects to the full program life cycle, supporting your teams to design the outcomes, plan progressive delivery of the required capabilities and embedding the outcomes.
You will be accountable to the Portfolio Board and have overall and ongoing responsibility for the successful day-to-day leadership of the Programs in support of the Portfolio Lead.
You will support the Program Managers to establish and maintain high-performing and accountable program teams; and continue to deliver a record of safety, environmental, WHS, risk and compliance excellence.
All candidates must; Be an Australian Citizen Be able to achieve and maintain an Australian Government National Security Clearance as the required level.
Have run large, mission critical programs in the 100's of millions in value Position Specific Lead a team to define and manage integrated Program delivery plans including, but not limited to, benefits maps, benefits profiles, strategies, risk, issues and opportunities, delivery plans, benefits realisations plans, stakeholder engagement and communications plan, and assurance plans.
Oversee the maintenance of the integrated Program delivery plans and baseline, monitor actual progress and cost to date and forecast progress and expenditure in future tranches.
In concert with the Portfolio Lead, shape the project needs of the program and secure appropriate capability to deliver.
Drive overall performance of the Program, and subordinate projects, including monitoring and reporting of stakeholder management, risk and issue management and benefits realisation.
Promote a learning organisation through the ongoing continuous improvement and education of key stakeholders.
Manage the Program within assigned delegations and agreed quality and risk parameters.
Oversee and manage Program budget and performance targets, including the promotion of an efficient and cost-conscious culture across the Portfolio.
People Leadership Lead, coach, develop, and retain a high-performance team with an emphasis on creating an accountable performance culture.
Maintain high-quality and productive relationship with leadership to ensure effective co-ordination of all activities in support of organisational objectives.
Provide strategic guidance, plan and build organisational capacity and resourcing of the branch.
Compliance, Systems and Reporting Drive implementation of enterprise governance systems and policies, including safety, environmental, WHS, risk and compliance.
Safety Demonstrate safety leadership and behaviours consistent with enterprise strategies, and manage the branch in accordance with WHS accountability requirements.
Key Relationships As the Program Manager: Head of Transformation (Portfolio Lead) Enterprise Program Management Office Transformation Office Other Portfolio Leads, Program Directors and Program Managers Program Team The Senior Leadership Team All personnel - leverage relationships across the community to build knowledge and identify better practice processes/reports Skills, Competencies and Qualifications Recognised project/program management certification and demonstrated experience in its application, including a focus on benefits realisation.
Proven experience in driving, delivering and sustaining a large-scale, complex Program to achieve outcomes in a complex environment.
Demonstrated sound judgement and business acumen, with a focus on results in a service delivery environment.
Demonstrated values-based leadership, and ability to build organisational capability and culture.
Demonstrated ability to develop and present innovative solutions and influence outcomes.
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain strategic relationships to facilitate partnerships and cooperation.
Demonstrable experience in leading and managing geographically diverse program teams.
Minimum 15 years experience in: leading large diverse teams in a mission critical delivery environment, managing contractors and delivery partners to achieve program outcomes.
delivering Programs in a leadership position Diversity of experience across the private and public sectors is desirable.
Ability and willingness to obtain Australian Aviation and/or Government Security clearances, which may include undergoing police checks and other screening processes Leadership Performance Standards and Behaviours Leadership Standard of Know Me, Focus Me and Value Me is a clear articulation of how we expect our leaders to lead our people supporting a culture of trust, care, and accountability.
The value chain operating model provides the basis for cultural reform, driven by empowered and accountable leaders working together to deliver results.
This role has a strong people focus where leadership is demonstrated through embedding positive employee experiences and new ways of working across the following: Lead inclusively Lead, coach, develop and retain a high performing team by demonstrating authenticity and engaging our people with a Know Me, Focus Me and Value Me focus Every leader must demonstrate constructive behaviours aligned with our values and target culture of trust care and accountability.
Think strategically Promote, support and guide teams to drive quality delivery whilst shifting mindsets to focus on continuous improvement and transformation.
Collaborate effectively Create and support an environment, which fosters an emphasis on collaboration and accountability to promote a trust-based, inclusive culture centred on principles of care and purpose.
Develop and maintain a broad range of relationships to influence within the value chain at an Executive, peer and team level and positively influence internal key stakeholders.
Communicate with impact Create and support an environment, which fosters an emphasis on collaboration and accountability to promote a trust-based, inclusive culture centred on principles of care and purpose.
Deliver outcomes Lead our people effectively to collectively contribute and deliver on goals by optimising and developing business systems.
As a member the organisation, you will consistently demonstrate performance standards and behaviours that meet our Code of Conduct.
This includes: Treating everyone with dignity, respect, and courtesy Acting with honesty and integrity Acting ethically and with care and diligence Complying with all policies and procedures, and applicable Australian laws Disclosing and taking reasonable steps to avoid any actual, potential, or perceived conflict of interest Behaving in a way that upholds our vision, mission, and values, and promotes the good reputation of the organisation