Defence Programs Portfolio Director: Growth & Delivery

Ali Kavanagh

Melbourne

On-site

AUD 180,000 - 240,000

Full time

42 hours ago

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Job summary

Ali Kavanagh is seeking an experienced Head of Programs / Program Director to lead a portfolio of complex Defence and advanced engineering programs. You will own commercial outcomes, oversee delivery, and manage relationships with major primes and customers.

You will work across Engineering, Supply Chain, Commercial and Business Development while guiding Program Managers and cross-functional teams. You will drive performance, growth and strategic direction, ensuring successful mobilisation,

Qualifications

Senior leadership of a portfolio of complex Defence/engineering programs.
Proven track record in delivering revenue, margin and commercial outcomes.
Experience managing multiple concurrent programs and programs teams.
Strong contract and customer management capability.

Responsibilities

Oversee overall performance of a portfolio of complex Defence/engineering programs.
Drive revenue, margin, budget and commercial outcomes across the portfolio.
Lead Project Managers and multidisciplinary delivery teams.
Maintain senior relationships with customers, primes and strategic partners.
Mobilise, execute, deliver and close-out programs on schedule.
Balance resources and priorities across concurrent programs.
Contribute to contract and tender negotiations and commercial strategy.