Program Manager

Mott MacDonald Group; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work atmosphere

Performance bonuses

Life and salary continuance insurance

Extra annual leave

Job summary

Mott MacDonald Group is seeking a senior program management professional in Australia to oversee project delivery across the full lifecycle. The role involves directing project managers, coordinating multisector teams and maintaining governance, reporting, and risk management to ensure delivery success.

You will also support bids, client engagement and pipeline development, while mentoring teams and enhancing delivery capabilities.

Qualifications

• Lead and oversee project managers and multidisciplinary teams across the full delivery lifecycle.
• Establish and maintain program governance, controls and reporting across schedule, cost, risk, dependencies, change, benefits and quality.
• Manage portfolio financial and commercial performance, identifying trends and corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction to project managers and teams to deliver on program objectives.
• Coordinate internal teams and external partners to resolve cross-project issues and align on priorities.
• Prepare and present program reports to clients and governance forums to support decision-making.
• Support bids, client engagement and pipeline development to expand services.

Skills

Program management

Governance & reporting

Stakeholder management

Delivery lifecycle

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert:

Discipline: Project programme and commercial management

Job Ref: 17180

Brilliant people trusted to do brilliant things

Mott MacDonald is a vibrant and forward-thinking engineering, management, and development consultancy. Working together as a global team, we plan, design, deliver and maintain the transport, energy, water, buildings, and wider infrastructure that is integral to people's daily lives. We value excellence in every dimension of our business and continuously seek opportunities to improve what we do and how we do it.

We employ brilliant people who combine their diverse skills and experiences to achieve brilliant things. Whether you want to specialise or broaden your experience, you'll be supported by global specialists eager to share their expertise. With numerous opportunities to learn and grow, the possibilities are as diverse as our people. Working as a connected global team, we deliver impactful projects that shape the future.

About You

• Provide direction and oversight to project managers and multidisciplinary teams across the full delivery lifecycle.
• Establish and maintain program-level governance, controls and reporting across schedule, cost, risk, dependencies, change, benefits and quality.
• Manage portfolio financial and commercial performance, identifying trends and implementing corrective action where required.
• Develop integrated delivery plans and resource strategies to balance priorities, capability and capacity across the program.
• Ensure compliance with Mott MacDonald's governance, risk management and quality assurance frameworks, as well as relevant Defence, security and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate internal teams, external partners and senior stakeholders to resolve cross-project issues and maintain alignment on program priorities.
• Provide clear program reporting and advice to clients, Program / Project Directors and governance forums to support timely decision-making.
• Support bids, client engagement and pipeline development while identifying opportunities to expand services across existing and new accounts.
• Build program capability through mentoring, succession planning, knowledge sharing and the development of consistent delivery practices.

Mott MacDonald celebrates diversity and inclusion, offering a supportive work environment that values work-life balance, diversity, inclusion and equity. We welcome diverse applicants, including First Nations People, people with disabilities, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and people of all genders, neurodiversity, cultural backgrounds, age groups and those with intersectional identities.

Our benefits package is designed to enhance your experience:

• A flexible and agile work atmosphere that caters to your professional journey and life's special moments.
• A competitive salary complemented by Discretionary Group and Personal Performance Bonuses for eligible employees.
• Comprehensive coverage including life, personal accident and salary continuance insurance, providing peace of mind during uncertain times.
• Opportunities to enhance your work-life balance through the option to purchase extra annual leave.
• Employee resource groups including the Inclusive Network for Women, Corporate Social Responsibility and more.

Employee Ownership

• Our employee ownership model means no external investors, just us, creating a culture of shared success.
• Our employees have a stake and a voice in our business, giving them a direct connection to our success through personal and group performance bonuses.
• As your career grows, so does your stake, recognising your long-term impact and contribution.
• Your voice matters, with the opportunity to connect directly with senior leadership through formal channels to help shape our future.

You've got this!