Senior Defense Cloud Transformation Manager

Tasmania; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a Senior Program Manager to support cloud transformation initiatives for Australia's Defence Organisation. You will coordinate cross-team delivery, track milestones, manage risks, and ensure alignment with customer outcomes, while engaging Defence stakeholders and leading Think Big engagements.

The role requires Australian citizenship and eligibility for an Australian Government Security Clearance, with interstate travel around 10% of the time.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of program or project management experience.
• Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements.
• Experience owning program strategy, end-to-end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate end-to-end delivery of Defence initiatives from concept through delivery and track milestones.
• Maintain project trackers, dashboards, and status reports; provide regular updates on progress, risks and blockers.
• Support Think Big engagements and executive briefings with Defence customers and partners.
• Monitor milestone-level risks and issues; develop mitigation strategies and elevate per protocols.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives using data to support efficiency and delivery quality.

Skills

Program management

Data-driven improvements

Leadership communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Master's degree or MBA

Job description

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a Senior Program Manager to support cloud transformation initiatives for Australia's Defence Organisation. You will coordinate cross-team delivery, track milestones, manage risks, and ensure alignment with customer outcomes, while engaging Defence stakeholders and leading Think Big engagements.

The role requires Australian citizenship and eligibility for an Australian Government Security Clearance, with interstate travel around 10% of the time.