APAC PMO Director of Strategy & Programs

vantagedc; Sydney; On-site; AUD 260,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Vantage seeks a Senior Director, Projects & Programs to lead the APAC PMO and deliver strategic initiatives across the region. Reporting to the Chief of Staff, you will partner with senior leaders to plan, govern and drive complex, cross-functional programs from inception to realization.

The role requires 12+ years in program management, demonstrated success in multinational environments, and the ability to influence without direct authority while building disciplined governance and

Qualifications

• 12+ years in program management, PMO leadership, business operations, consulting or related disciplines with M&A project experience.
• Demonstrated success delivering complex, cross-functional programs in a multinational environment.
• Strong understanding of program governance, portfolio management and project delivery frameworks.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and drive outcomes without direct authority.
• Excellent communication, presentation and executive stakeholder management skills.
• Experience operating in fast-growing, dynamic organisations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of APAC's highest-priority strategic initiatives and scale M&A.
• Partner with business leaders to define program objectives, delivery plans, timelines and success measures.
• Establish clear milestones, accountability and reporting mechanisms to ensure successful delivery.
• Monitor program progress and proactively address risks, dependencies and potential roadblocks.
• Support leaders in driving initiatives from planning through implementation and realization of business outcomes.
• Report progress of strategic programs to management and board.
• Lead and evolve the APAC PMO, establishing consistent standards, tools and methodologies across the region.
• Develop best practices for project and program delivery that enable scalability and transparency.
• Drive effective governance, reporting and decision-making processes across the program portfolio.
• Foster a culture of strong program management discipline, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Facilitate alignment across multiple stakeholders, teams and workstreams.
• Build strong working relationships that enable collaboration and effective decision-making.
• Support resolution of issues that require coordination across functional boundaries.
• Develop high-quality executive updates, dashboards and program reporting materials.
• Provide clear and actionable insights regarding program performance, risks and opportunities.
• Support leadership reviews and business planning processes with data-driven recommendations.
• Ensure stakeholders have timely access to relevant information to support decision-making.

Skills

PMO leadership

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

M&A experience

Executive communication

Project governance

Job description

Vantage seeks a Senior Director, Projects & Programs to lead the APAC PMO and deliver strategic initiatives across the region. Reporting to the Chief of Staff, you will partner with senior leaders to plan, govern and drive complex, cross-functional programs from inception to realization.

The role requires 12+ years in program management, demonstrated success in multinational environments, and the ability to influence without direct authority while building disciplined governance and