Program Manager

Synertec; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Synertec, an ASX-listed technology and engineering consultancy, seeks an experienced Program Manager to lead complex multi-disciplinary programs. You will oversee governance, client interfaces, and delivery from design through commissioning, guiding cross-functional teams and mentoring future leaders.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in program management of large-scale engineering projects, with strong governance, risk, and commercial acumen, and engineering qualifications plus PM credentials.

Qualifications

• Must have experience delivering programs of work for large-scale clients
• 10+ years of project management across design, implementation and commissioning
• Proven leadership of multi-disciplinary teams and complex delivery environments
• Strong governance, commercial management and risk management skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement
• Tertiary engineering qualification; professional PM membership or certification highly regarded

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership, governance and direction across the full program lifecycle
• Interface with clients, manage stakeholder relationships and ensure alignment with client expectations
• Ensure programs are delivered safely, commercially and operationally across all stages
• Enhance delivery capability through best-practice project management processes and mentoring
• Identify and pursue business development opportunities and support company growth
• Ensure HSEQ protocols are followed across all stages of delivery

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Communication

PM qualification

Education

Engineering degree

Project management certification

Job description

ASX listed Synertec is a diversified Technology and Engineering Consultancy with over 30 years of expertise delivering end-to-end solutions for clients in high risk industries such as Water, Energy & Resources, Transport, Life Sciences and Defence & Manufacturing.

Our foundations are built on multi-disciplinarycollaboration and support amongst ourengineering teams and operational staff, as well as fostering growth and development for all our people.

Since listing, Synertec has broken new ground with our unique technology offering; Powerhouse, a 100% renewable clean energy microgrid, capable of supplying clients with on demand green power, without the need for fossil fuel backups

About the Opportunity:

We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Program Manager is looking to play a key role in leading the successful delivery of complex, multi-disciplinary program of work for our clients.

Reporting into the Industry Manager and playing a critical role in our delivery success, your responsibilities will include:

• Provide overall leadership, governance and direction across the full program lifecycle, coordinating multiple interconnected projects, workstreams and delivery teams to achieve client outcomes in line with agreed scope, schedule, budget and quality requirements.
• Act as the key interface between Synertec and our clients, establishing trusted partnerships, managing stakeholder relationships and ensuring alignment between client expectations and delivery outcomes.
• Take accountability for fulfilling contractual obligations and ensuring programs are delivered safely, commercially and operationally across all stages, from design through to implementation and commissioning.
• Strengthen Synertec’s delivery capability through the implementation of best-practice project management processes, continuous improvement initiatives and the mentoring and development of project leaders.
• Identify and pursue business development opportunities, contributing to Synertec’s ongoing growth and reputation within the market.
• Ensure HSEQ protocols are followed and embedded within project parameters, supporting compliance and improving the safety, quality, environmental performance, reliability and efficiency of our delivery.

About You:

Above all, we would love like-minded and enthusiastic collaborators for whom whilst work is a job, it’s also a path to growth and professional development! For this role, we will be looking for:

• Demonstrated experience successfully delivering programs of work for large-scale clients, with project management responsibility for high-value & complex engineering projects.
• 10+ years of project management experience across engineering projects involving design, implementation and commissioning, ideally within pharmaceutical, life sciences and/or radiological engineering.
• Proven leadership experience guiding multi-disciplinary teams, managing interfaces and balancing competing priorities and stakeholder expectations within a complex delivery environment.
• Strong understanding of program governance, commercial management, risk management and best-practice project management methodologies.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build trusted client and team relationships and influence outcomes at all levels.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Engineering with extensive experience in project management and/or a related discipline. A formal project management qualification and professional membership (e.g. PMP, Engineers Australia, SESA) will be highly regarded.

Applications will close on the 04/12/2026; however, we will be shortlisting and progressing with suitable individuals as the process progresses.

Please note, we will not be accepting unsolicited applications from Recruitment Agencies at this stage.

You must have the right to work in Australia.

Synertec is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.