Secure Govt Program Manager - Construction Delivery (NV1)

Performance Drivers; Canberra; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Performance Drivers is seeking an experienced Program Manager to own a portfolio of complex projects in Canberra within a secure government construction environment. The role requires an NV1 security clearance or the ability to obtain one.

You will report to the Project Director and lead end-to-end delivery, driving commercial performance and building a capable delivery team. Key responsibilities include governance, multi-work stream coordination, and stakeholder engagement with government

Qualifications

• 7+ years’ program or project management experience in construction/electrical/building electronics or related environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery across multiple concurrent work streams from planning through handover.
• Establish program governance with plans, milestones, risk/issue registers, and reporting to client/leadership.
• Coordinate with site stakeholders and subcontractors to ensure compliance and timely progress.
• Own program revenue, gross margin, cost-to-complete, cash flow and forecasting.
• Identify changes/variations, extensions of time and claims; manage progress claims.
• Develop and lead the delivery team including engineers and project staff.
• Ensure compliance with security requirements, WHS and contractual obligations.
• Act as senior point of contact for Government client and stakeholders.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Contract management

Budgeting & forecasting

Government/Defence experience

Security awareness

Driver's licence

Education

Tertiary qualification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Performance Drivers is seeking an experienced Program Manager to own a portfolio of complex projects in Canberra within a secure government construction environment. The role requires an NV1 security clearance or the ability to obtain one.

You will report to the Project Director and lead end-to-end delivery, driving commercial performance and building a capable delivery team. Key responsibilities include governance, multi-work stream coordination, and stakeholder engagement with government