Program Manager - IT Strategy

GWG Recruitment; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Coal LSL is partnering with GWG Recruitment to recruit a Technology Program Manager responsible for mobilising the multi-year IT Strategy and overseeing cyber security, data management and broader technology transformation initiatives. You will work closely with senior leaders, Project Managers and external partners to deliver a tightly governed program of work.

The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on delivery, offering genuine ownership, executive exposure and the chance to shape

Qualifications

• Experience leading complex, multi-stream technology programs.
• Strong governance, planning, risk and dependency management.
• Excellent senior stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
• Ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mobilisation and delivery of the multi-year IT Strategy.
• Oversee multiple concurrent technology projects and workstreams.
• Establish integrated program plans, governance and reporting frameworks.
• Manage risks, dependencies, resources, budgets and delivery priorities.
• Lead senior stakeholder engagement and program steering groups.
• Coordinate Project Managers, technical SMEs, vendors and delivery partners.
• Provide hands-on program/project leadership when required.

Skills

Multi-stream programs

Governance & planning

Stakeholder engagement

Cross-functional leadership

Risk management

Education

Program management certifications

Job description

Lead a significant multi-year technology program spanning IT strategy, cyber security, data and emerging technology

Newly created senior role with genuine ownership and executive exposure

Shape and deliver strategic initiatives across a complex technology environment

GWG Recruitment is proud to partner with Coal LSL to recruit a Program Manager - IT Strategy, a newly created role that will play a key part in delivering the organisation's strategic technology roadmap.

Coal LSL is a Federal Government corporation that manages portable long service leave entitlements for eligible workers in the black coal mining industry. With an ongoing focus on technology, governance and continuous improvement, this is an opportunity to join the organisation at an exciting stage of its technology journey.

About the role

Reporting to the Enterprise Portfolio Lead, you'll provide end-to-end leadership across a significant portfolio of technology initiatives, translating strategic priorities into practical, well-governed programs of work.

A major initial focus will be mobilising Coal LSL's multi-year IT Strategy, alongside providing oversight across existing and emerging initiatives spanning cyber security, data sensitivity and information management, AI and broader technology transformation.

You'll operate at both a strategic and hands-on level, working closely with Project Managers, technical SMEs, senior leaders and external partners to maintain alignment and delivery momentum.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the mobilisation and delivery of the multi-year IT Strategy
• Oversee multiple concurrent technology projects and workstreams
• Establish integrated program plans, governance and reporting frameworks
• Manage risks, dependencies, resources, budgets and delivery priorities
• Lead senior stakeholder engagement and program steering groups
• Coordinate Project Managers, technical SMEs, vendors and delivery partners
• Provide hands-on program/project leadership when required

About you

We're looking for an experienced Technology Program Manager who is comfortable navigating complexity and operating with a high degree of autonomy.

You’ll ideally bring:

• Experience leading complex, multi-stream technology programs
• Strong technical acumen across areas such as cyber, data, digital or infrastructure
• Strong program governance, planning, risk and dependency management capability
• Excellent senior stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
• The ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders
• Experience leading cross-functional teams, Project Managers and external partners
• Relevant program management qualifications/certifications will be highly regarded

If you're an experienced Program Manager who enjoys bringing structure to complexity and turning technology strategy into tangible outcomes, we'd love to hear from you.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to building inclusive and respectful workplaces, strengthened by diversity, and encourage applications from First Nations Peoples, all genders, those from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community and people with disability, of all ages and backgrounds. We strive to provide a barrier-free and equitable recruitment experience. If you require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please contact your consultant via the phone number or email above.