Program Manager

Providence Consulting; Canberra; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence Consulting seeks experienced Program Governance Managers (Army) based in Canberra to drive Army capability governance across Defence and Intelligence sectors. Suitable candidates will have active or reinstatable Australian Defence security clearance and background in governance of complex programs.

The role emphasizes leading Defence transformation programs and managing integrated ICT and capability portfolios, with certification in PRINCE2 or PMBOK being highly desirable and a strong

Qualifications

• Existing or reinstatable Australian Defence security clearance.
• Strong understanding of Army capability program governance.
• Experience leading Defence transformation programs.
• Experience managing integrated ICT and capability portfolios.
• PRINCE2 or PMBOK certification desirable.
• High levels of EQ.
• Consulting experience desirable.

Skills

Defence security clearance

Army capability governance

Defence transformation

ICT & capability portfolios

PRINCE2/PMBOK desirable

Emotional intelligence

Consulting experience desirable

Job description

Program Governance Managers ( Army ) - Canberra

Providence is about People — In a world of contractor churn, Providence takes a different approach. Investing in people not contracts. We are committed to fostering our people, investing in their development and through them delivering for our clients. Providence prides itself on bringing together strong teams of specialists that deliver client success.

Providence is currently seeking expressions of interest from ex Army Officers ( preferably at the O4/O5 ranks ) who are seeking a change in 2026. These work packages lie across the Defence and Intelligence sectors and would suit candidates based in the ACT. These roles are full time and people seeking both permanent and contract work are encouraged to apply.

About you:

• An existing or reinstatable Australian Defence security clearance and completed.
• Strong understanding of Army Capability Program Governance.
• Leading Defence transformation programs.
• Managing integrated ICT and capability portfolios.
• PRINCE2 or PMBOK certification would be highly desirable.
• High levels of EQ (you should hopefully know what this is).
• Consulting experience (desirable). If not, we can teach you.

About Providence

The Providence Promise is our pledge to our clients and our people, to work in true partnership to achieved shared success. With our Head office in Barton, ACT, Providence Consulting Group (Providence) aims to foster long-term relationships to provide authentic, ethical, and outcomes-focused services. Backed by an ISO9001:2015 accreditation governing the quality of our services, we collaboratively work with our clients to build their capabilities, performance, and reputation.

We are a member of the Defence Security Industry Program (DISP). Since 2005, as genuine partners with a customer-centre approach, across our service pillars of strategy, transformation, delivery, and enterprise protective security, we have used deep industry expertise and rigorous analysis to help our clients achieved practical results with real impacts.

We always look at promoting from within and are serious when it comes to developing a flexible workforce model that allows for each individual employee’s needs. We always welcome diversity of thought, skills and experiences and are looking for good humans who share the same values as us.