Executive Program Director

Davidson; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Executive Program Director to lead a transformative land-development project in Melbourne. This role offers the opportunity to drive significant economic, social, and environmental benefits for the community while engaging with diverse stakeholders. The ideal candidate will possess strong strategic leadership skills and a proven track record in managing large-scale projects. With a commitment to sustainability and community development, this position promises to be both challenging and rewarding. Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to making a lasting impact and shaping the future of the region.

Qualifications

• Proven senior leader with experience in large-scale strategic projects.
• Strong understanding of stakeholder engagement and negotiation.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for a large-scale land-development project.
• Lead commercial negotiations and ensure project delivery aligns with objectives.

Skills

Strategic Leadership

Stakeholder Engagement

Negotiation Skills

Land Development Expertise

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

• Newly created role
• Drive and influence a large-scale strategic project
• Full-time or part-time – flexibility on how you want to work

Davidson are pleased to be working with our long-time client who is a state-owned utility organisation, on the recruitment of a new role – Executive Program Director. Our client is working to create a sustainable community in the north of Melbourne, with a view to delivering significant economic, social and environmental benefits for the region. They are seeking a strategic leader who will be authentic to their organisational values and take a partnership approach, while ensuring nothing is left on the table commercially.

Reporting to the CFO, the Executive Program Director will provide strategic leadership and direction for a large-scale strategic land-development project. You will lead the commercial and contractual negotiation of the development agreement and then into the delivery phase of the project to ensure the project is set up to deliver the sustainable initiatives, policy objectives and its forecast commercial returns. You will ensure strategies are in place to maximise the potential of the site, provide confidence to the Board and Executive Team that project risks and opportunities are adequately managed, and be responsible for project reporting, including Board papers, to advance the project.

To be successful in this role you will be a proven senior leader with experience in large-scale, strategic projects. Land development expertise will be highly valued, as will experience negotiating development agreements with Development Victoria. It’s essential that you have a strong understanding of the complex stakeholder landscape and the engagement style that will enable you to successfully negotiate outcomes at the State level. You will be confidently able to engage and influence stakeholders in public and private sector, as well as internal to the organisation and out to the Board. You will be bringing the Executive Team and Board along on a journey that the business hasn’t travelled before, so your ability to navigate the complexity of that environment will be paramount.

Please note this role is a two year fixed term contract, and we are open to applicants who are seeking part-time work (0.6+ FTE).

To apply, please click ‘apply now’ and upload your CV and Cover Letter. For a confidential discussion, please contact Carla Bent on 0422 582 992 or Alannah O’Carroll on 0426 691 205.

Davidson acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work and live. We are also committed to equal opportunity and strive to promote diversity, inclusion, belonging, flexibility, and accessibility in all that we do.