Defence Data & Analytics Program Lead

Downer; Canberra; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful work

Professional development

Great perks

Veteran support

Job summary

Downer Professional Services in Australia seeks an experienced Program Manager to lead a multidisciplinary team delivering data management capability for Defence, driving clear outcomes and customer value.

You will shape delivery across multiple workstreams, build trusted Defence stakeholder relationships, and empower specialists to translate complex requirements into practical outcomes. This role strengthens Downer’s Defence capability and fosters inclusion across the team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary teams in complex programs.
• Strong people leadership skills with ability to motivate and unite experts.
• Track record of taking ownership of delivery and achieving measurable outcomes.
• Excellent program and project management capabilities including planning and governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team spanning data management, governance, analytics and business analysis.
• Create a collaborative environment with clear priorities and responsibilities.
• Plan and oversee delivery across multiple workstreams aligned with milestones and outcomes.
• Build trusted Defence stakeholders relationships and translate needs into practical deliverables.
• Set clear direction and empower specialists to own their work.
• Proactively manage dependencies, risks, issues and roadblocks.
• Maintain focus on measurable outcomes and customer value.
• Communicate progress, priorities and challenges to stakeholders and leadership.
• Support the ongoing development and maturity of the data management capability.

Skills

People leadership

Delivery management

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Defence industry knowledge

Job description

Downer Professional Services in Australia seeks an experienced Program Manager to lead a multidisciplinary team delivering data management capability for Defence, driving clear outcomes and customer value.

You will shape delivery across multiple workstreams, build trusted Defence stakeholder relationships, and empower specialists to translate complex requirements into practical outcomes. This role strengthens Downer’s Defence capability and fosters inclusion across the team.