Program Manager

Technical Fusion Group; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Technical Fusion Group in Australia seeks an experienced Program Manager to lead complex technical programs in safety-critical environments. You will manage cross-functional teams, drive end-to-end project delivery, and ensure alignment with customer expectations across air traffic management and public safety sectors.

Ideal candidates bring a strong background in contract management, forecasting, and vendor oversight, with hands-on leadership in large-scale programs and a focus on delivering

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, IT, Computer Science, or equivalent.
• Proven experience managing large-scale, technical programs, preferably in air traffic management, defence, or safety-critical industries
• Strong background in project and stakeholder management, team leadership, and cross-functional collaboration
• Deep understanding of Cisco and Juniper hardware, IOS/ISE environments, WAN networks, and encryption technologies
• Demonstrated success in financial forecasting, contract management, and vendor oversight
• Excellent problem solving, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Resilient and proactive, with a hands on mindset in complex delivery scenarios
• Ideally, a background in mission-critical infrastructure or systems

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end program execution across the full project lifecycle, from initiation and planning to rollout and handover
• Manage project teams, resources, subcontractors, and stakeholders to ensure delivery excellence
• Oversee integrated planning, scheduling, budgeting, and reporting in alignment with internal and customer expectations
• Mitigate commercial, contractual, and technical risks through proactive risk management strategies
• Ensure program milestones and deliverables are met within scope, time, and budget
• Direct procurement, logistics, and financial forecasting activities in collaboration with procurement and finance teams
• Champion customer satisfaction and long‑term value delivery

Skills

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

Risk management

Budgeting & forecasting

Vendor oversight

Contract management

Education

Engineering/IT/CS degree

Tools

Cisco IOS/ISE

WAN networks

Encryption technologies

Job description

Our client is a leading global provider of communication and information systems for control centres tasked with safety-critical operations. The company develops and distributes advanced control centre solutions across two core sectors: Air Traffic Management (including civil and military air traffic control as well as air defence) and Public Safety & Transport (supporting police, fire and rescue services, emergency medical response, maritime, and railway operations).

We are currently seeking a highly experienced Program Manager to lead the successful delivery of complex technical programs. This is a pivotal leadership role that spans cross-functional teams and major projects, contributing directly to the organisation’s reputation for delivering excellence in safety-critical environments.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead end-to-end program execution across the full project lifecycle, from initiation and planning to rollout and handover

Manage project teams, resources, subcontractors, and stakeholders to ensure delivery excellence

Oversee integrated planning, scheduling, budgeting, and reporting in alignment with internal and customer expectations

Mitigate commercial, contractual, and technical risks through proactive risk management strategies

Ensure program milestones and deliverables are met within scope, time, and budget

Direct procurement, logistics, and financial forecasting activities in collaboration with procurement and finance teams

Champion customer satisfaction and long‑term value delivery

Preferred Skills and Experience:

Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, IT, Computer Science, or equivalent

Proven experience managing large‑scale, technical programs, preferably in air traffic management, defence, or safety‑critical industries

Strong background in project and stakeholder management, team leadership, and cross‑functional collaboration

Deep understanding of Cisco and Juniper hardware, IOS/ISE environments, WAN networks, and encryption technologies

Demonstrated success in financial forecasting, contract management, and vendor oversight

Excellent problem solving, interpersonal, and communication skills

Resilient and proactive, with a hands on mindset in complex delivery scenarios

Ideally, a background in mission‑critical infrastructure or systems

This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of impactful programs delivering mission‑critical capabilities across Australia and the Pacific.