IT Program Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

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Job summary

The NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is seeking an experienced IT Program Manager in Parramatta to lead complex technology programs. You will drive delivery across a portfolio, balancing the existing roadmap with new priorities and providing governance, risk management and executive reporting.

You will work with senior executives, business owners, technology teams, and delivery partners to ensure successful digital systems delivery while managing dependencies

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading large, complex digital transformation or government programs.
• Proven governance, delivery frameworks and risk management.
• Strong stakeholder engagement with senior leaders and partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-project programs with planning, governance, risk management and reporting.
• Provide strategic direction for design, implementation and continuous improvement of digital systems and services.
• Establish program controls, governance structures and executive reporting aligned with NSW Government frameworks.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams including project managers, business analysts, technical specialists, vendors and contractors.
• Manage program budgets, procurement, resources and supplier performance.
• Build relationships with executives, owners, partners and external stakeholders.
• Oversee risks, dependencies, changes and business continuity considerations.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Governance

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Education

Tertiary qualification or project management certification

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

For more information read the full Role Description:IT Program Manager

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.

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

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

Should you require further information about the role please contact Prajwal Subedi, Assoc Dir IT Del & Transformation via [e-mail].

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.

Our goal is to build a workforce that not only represents but also understands and serves the diverse communities of New South Wales. We are committed to making our state a vibrant and inclusive place to live, work, and thrive for everyone. 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.

If you require an adjustment for your application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team by emailing [e-mail] or contacting (Nivya Shetty name) on 02 9585 6607 or [e-mail] (please mention reference number 553667).

If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, use our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for roles or our Aboriginal Career pathways team at [e-mail] for a yarn.

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