Senior Program & Change Leader (6-Month FTC)

Bupa; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Bupa is seeking a Senior Program and Change Manager for a 6‑month FTC within the ADF Health Services team, Melbourne. You will oversee a complex portfolio, drive integrated program delivery and ensure operational readiness, governance and stakeholder alignment to achieve strategic outcomes.

You will lead a multidisciplinary team, manage budgets and risks, and report to senior executives. Australian citizenship and Baseline Security Clearance eligibility are required.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in senior program, project or change management roles.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and multiple workstreams.
• Strong program management across planning, governance, budgets, risk and delivery.
• Experience leading business change initiatives including stakeholder engagement.
• Strong leadership capabilities delivering outcomes in fast-paced environments.
• Tertiary qualifications in business, project management, change management or related field required.
• Certification such as PMP, PRINCE2 Practitioner, MSP or equivalent preferred; Agile certs advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of complex programs and business change initiatives.
• Develop and oversee integrated program delivery plans with milestones and budgets.
• Lead, coach and develop a multidisciplinary team of project managers and analysts.
• Drive program performance with governance, standards and reporting processes.
• Oversee budgets, schedules, risks and dependencies with mitigation strategies.
• Provide strategic advice and regular reporting to senior executives and governance committees.

Skills

Senior leadership

Program management

Change management

Stakeholder engagement

Budgeting

Risk management

Team coaching

Education

Bachelor degree

Tertiary qualification

PM certification preference

Job description

Bupa is seeking a Senior Program and Change Manager for a 6‑month FTC within the ADF Health Services team, Melbourne. You will oversee a complex portfolio, drive integrated program delivery and ensure operational readiness, governance and stakeholder alignment to achieve strategic outcomes.

You will lead a multidisciplinary team, manage budgets and risks, and report to senior executives. Australian citizenship and Baseline Security Clearance eligibility are required.