Program Manager/Director

Aussie IT Jobs; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Aussie IT Jobs in Brisbane is seeking an experienced Program Director to lead a large-scale Workforce Mobility Project transforming HCM and HR processes across a major public-sector organisation.

You will provide strategic leadership, oversee planning and delivery, ensure on-time and on-budget results, manage governance, risk and stakeholder engagement, and drive change management while upholding security and privacy standards.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience leading large-scale HCM programs or projects.
• Strong program leadership and end-to-end delivery in complex enterprise environments.
• Experience coordinating multiple workstreams, teams, stakeholders and delivery partners.
• Expertise in governance, risk & issue management, financial oversight, and reporting.
• Proven ability to engage senior stakeholders and negotiate across government environments.
• Experience in strategic planning, business case development, and change management.
• Ability to drive transformation initiatives aligned with organisational objectives.
• Decision-making, problem-solving and leadership capabilities within structured governance.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and direction for the delivery of a large-scale enterprise HCM program.
• Lead program planning, implementation, execution, monitoring, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure projects are delivered within scope, budget, quality standards, and timelines.
• Oversee governance, assurance, risk management, and performance reporting.
• Establish and maintain program management frameworks, processes, and reporting mechanisms.
• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders, business leaders, technology teams, and government partners.
• Lead stakeholder engagement, collaboration, negotiation, and decision-making across complex program environments.
• Manage vendor relationships, procurement activities, and delivery dependencies.
• Identify and mitigate program risks, issues, and dependencies with contingency planning.
• Drive effective change management and support adoption of new workforce and HR processes.
• Promote ethical conduct, workplace safety, diversity, inclusion, and governance practices.
• Ensure compliance with information security, privacy, confidentiality, and public-sector policies.
• Provide regular updates on program progress, outcomes, risks, and milestones to senior leadership.

Skills

HCM programs

Program leadership

Stakeholder management

Governance & risk

Public sector & procurement

Vendor management

Change management

Strategic thinking

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Program Director to lead and manage a large-scale Workforce Mobility Project focused on transforming Human Capital Management (HCM) and HR processes across a large public-sector organisation.

The project aims to modernise workforce mobility and employee lifecycle management through contemporary enterprise HR solutions, streamlined workflows, and a centralised source of core HR and employee records. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership, oversee program delivery, and ensure alignment with organisational priorities, governance frameworks, and business objectives.

• Provide strategic leadership and direction for the delivery of a large-scale enterprise HCM program.
• Lead and oversee program planning, implementation, execution, monitoring, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure projects are delivered within agreed scope, budget, quality standards, and timelines.
• Oversee business case development, program governance, assurance, risk management, and performance reporting.
• Establish and maintain effective program management frameworks, processes, and reporting mechanisms.
• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders, business leaders, technology teams, government representatives, and industry partners.
• Lead stakeholder engagement, collaboration, negotiation, and decision-making across complex program environments.
• Manage vendor relationships, procurement activities, and delivery dependencies.
• Identify and mitigate program risks, issues, and dependencies, developing appropriate contingency plans.
• Drive effective change management and support the adoption of new workforce and HR processes.
• Promote ethical conduct, workplace safety, diversity, inclusion, and sound governance practices.
• Ensure compliance with relevant information security, privacy, confidentiality, and public-sector policies.
• Provide regular updates on program progress, outcomes, risks, and key milestones to senior leadership.

• Demonstrated experience leading large-scale Human Capital Management (HCM) programs or projects.
• Strong program leadership and end-to-end delivery experience in complex enterprise environments.
• Experience managing multiple workstreams, project teams, stakeholders, and delivery partners.
• Proven expertise in program governance, risk and issue management, financial oversight, and executive reporting.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
• Experience in strategic planning, business case development, program assurance, and performance management.
• Ability to lead complex transformation initiatives and deliver outcomes aligned with organisational objectives.
• Strong decision-making, problem-solving, and leadership capabilities.
• Experience working within structured governance frameworks and environments with stringent compliance requirements.

• Experience leading SAP HCM implementations or major SAP HR transformation programs.
• Exposure to enterprise HR platforms, workforce management systems, payroll solutions, and employee lifecycle processes.
• Experience delivering large-scale transformation initiatives within government, healthcare, or other complex public-sector organisations.
• Understanding of public-sector governance, procurement, information security, privacy, and risk management requirements.

• The successful candidate will demonstrate:
• Strategic Leadership: Translating organisational strategy into actionable program outcomes and working collaboratively across stakeholder groups.
• Sound Decision-Making: Making informed decisions, seeking appropriate advice, and balancing risks against long-term organisational objectives.
• People Leadership: Mentoring and developing teams, sharing expertise, and building delivery capability.
• Governance and Risk Management: Establishing effective governance, assessing risks, and developing contingencies to support sustainable delivery.
• Collaboration and Influence: Building productive relationships and influencing stakeholders across business and technology functions.

The role is expected to be full-time and primarily based in Brisbane CBD.

Standard working arrangements are five days per week, with daily hours determined by project requirements and agreed arrangements.

Flexible working, including remote work, may be considered subject to operational needs and approval.

Occasional work outside standard business hours may be required to support critical project milestones.

The successful candidate must comply with applicable confidentiality, privacy, information security, and organisational policies.

A confidentiality, privacy, and conflict-of-interest declaration may be required before commencement.

The candidate must disclose any actual, perceived, or potential conflicts of interest relevant to the engagement.