IT Program Manager

Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water; Parramatta; Hybrid; AUD 178,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary relative to experience

Job summary

Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) is seeking an experienced IT Program Manager to lead complex technology programs and drive strategic outcomes. You will manage governance, delivery, and stakeholder expectations across multi-project initiatives, balancing the existing roadmap with emerging priorities.

The role requires collaboration with senior executives, business owners, and vendors, and offers a hybrid Parramatta-based arrangement with a 12-month

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading large, complex digital transformation or business systems programs in government or similarly complex environments.
• Demonstrated experience establishing program governance, delivery frameworks, risk management and stakeholder engagement processes.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing vendors/service providers to achieve outcomes.
• Strong knowledge of program management methodologies, digital systems delivery, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-project programs including planning, prioritisation, governance, risk management and executive reporting.
• Provide strategic direction for design, implementation and continuous improvement of digital systems and services.
• Establish program controls, assurance processes, steering arrangements and reporting aligned with government frameworks.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams of project managers, business analysts, technical specialists, vendors and contractors.
• Manage program budgets, procurement, resource planning and supplier performance to deliver value for money.
• Build trusted relationships with senior executives, business owners and delivery partners.
• Oversee risks, issues and dependencies while supporting business continuity and compliance.
• Provide clear, evidence-based advice and briefings to executives and governance forums.

Skills

Program management

Governance

Stakeholder engagement

Vendor management

Digital transformation

Risk management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Tertiary qualification or professional certification in project/program management

Tools

MS Project / portfolio tools

Agile / Scrum

Job description

Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW? Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.

• Make an impact through technology delivery
• Temporary full-time opportunity for 12 months (35 hours per week)
• Office based in Parramatta, hybrid working supported
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $178,315 to $197,753 + super and annual leave loading

At DCCEEW, we are looking for an experienced IT Program Manager to lead complex technology programs and other priority initiatives across the department. The role provides strategic leadership to transition transformation programs from delivery into ongoing operations.

About the role

The IT Program Manager leads the delivery, governance and strategic oversight of complex, multi-project technology programs. Working with senior executives, business owners, technology teams and delivery partners, you will drive the successful delivery of digital systems and business improvements while managing risks, dependencies and stakeholder expectations. The role balances delivery of an existing product roadmap with emerging portfolio priorities, providing strategic leadership, governance and program management expertise across a complex operating environment.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage multi-project programs, including planning, prioritisation, governance, risk management, delivery oversight and executive reporting.
• Provide strategic direction for the design, implementation and continuous improvement of digital systems, platforms and associated services.
• Establish effective program controls, assurance processes, steering arrangements and reporting aligned with NSW Government and departmental frameworks.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams of project managers, business analysts, technical specialists, vendors and contractors.
• Manage program budgets, procurement, resource planning, supplier performance and contractual outcomes to deliver value for money.
• Build trusted relationships with senior executives, business owners, delivery partners, technology providers and external stakeholders.
• Oversee complex risks, issues, dependencies and change impacts while supporting business continuity and compliance.
• Provide clear, evidence-based advice and briefings to executives and governance forums.

About you

You are a collaborative and outcomes-focused program leader who can navigate ambiguity, competing priorities and complex stakeholder expectations. You combine strategic thinking with disciplined delivery and can translate technical and program information into clear advice for different audiences. You will bring:

• extensive experience leading large, complex digital transformation or business systems programs in government or a similarly complex environment
• demonstrated experience establishing program governance, delivery frameworks, risk management and stakeholder engagement processes
• experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing vendors and service providers to achieve strategic outcomes
• strong knowledge of program and project management methodologies, digital systems delivery, business transformation and continuous improvement
• highly developed communication, influencing and negotiation skills, with the credibility to work with senior stakeholders
• knowledge of NSW Government program delivery, procurement and governance frameworks, which is desirable.

Essential requirement

Tertiary qualification or relevant professional certification in project management and/or related equivalent experience in a project or program leadership role.

Who we are

The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) works to protect the state’s environment and heritage. It leads the way on climate change, driving the sustainable transition to a net zero economy, powered by affordable, reliable, and clean energy. DCCEEW conserves and protects the state’s natural environment. It manages the NSW national park estate, including its rich and diverse biodiversity and Aboriginal cultural heritage for future generations. DCCEEW also ensures sustainable management of water resources across the state, to support the environment, communities and industry. We acknowledge the ongoing custodial responsibilities of the Aboriginal peoples of NSW to care for Country and water and are committed to establishing meaningful partnerships with Aboriginal peoples in the management of the environment.

Our goal is to build a workforce that not only represents but also understands and serves the diverse communities of New South Wales.

Our workforce represents people of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, the LGBTQI+ community, and people from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

We are committed to making our state a vibrant and inclusive place to live, work, and thrive for everyone.

Applications close Monday, 02 Nov at 11:55PM.

Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or NewZeland citizen or permanent resident or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment.

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