Senior Program Manager

Insurance Commission of Western Australia; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work from home

Public service holidays

Career development

Salary packaging

Modern workplace

Wellness facilities

Social spaces and views

End-of-trip facilities

Job summary

The Insurance Commission of Western Australia is seeking a skilled Senior Program Manager to lead enterprise-scale technology transformation programs. You will report to the Head of Technology Transformation and drive strategic direction, governance, and disciplined execution across scope, schedule, budget and quality.

You will coordinate interdependent workstreams, manage risks and dependencies, engage senior stakeholders, and guide delivery partners to achieve sustainable business outcomes and

Qualifications

• Leading enterprise-scale technology transformation programs for 15+ years.
• Turning strategic priorities into integrated plans with governance, risk, budgets and benefits.
• Coordinating multiple interdependent projects, vendors and delivery partners.
• Engaging and influencing senior stakeholders to build collaborative, accountable teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of complex, enterprise-wide technology transformation programs.
• Provide strategic direction, governance and disciplined execution across scope, schedule, budget and quality.
• Oversee benefits realisation and transition to business-as-usual operations.
• Coach and develop high-performing project and transformation teams.

Skills

Program management

Agile methodologies

Stakeholder engagement

Governance & risk

Education

Tertiary qualifications

Job description

About Us

The Insurance Commission of Western Australia is a state-owned Government Trading Enterprise that provides motor injury insurance to 2.7 million Western Australian motorists and manages the self-insurance arrangements of the Western Australian Government. The Insurance Commission is a major self-funded statutory authority at the heart of the Western Australian community.

Opportunity

We are excited to offer a permanent Senior Program Manager opportunity within our Technology Transformation function. The Senior Program Manager will lead the delivery of complex, enterprise-wide technology transformation programs. Reporting to the Head of Technology Transformation, you will provide strategic direction and disciplined execution across scope, schedule, budget, quality and governance, ensuring initiatives deliver sustainable business outcomes and transition effectively into business-as-usual operations. The Senior Program Manager role combines program leadership with the development of high-performing project and transformation teams. You will coordinate interdependent workstreams, manage risks and dependencies, strengthen delivery capability, oversee vendors and delivery partners, and provide clear advice to senior stakeholders. Working across business and technology functions, you will champion effective governance, benefits realisation, collaboration and continuous improvement in support of the Insurance Commission’s strategic objectives and values of Care, Courage and Collaboration. For further information about the role, you can view the attached Job Description Form (JDF) or contact Smarajeet Mahapatra on [phone].

About You

You are an accomplished technology transformation leader who thrives on turning strategy into results. With relevant tertiary and/or qualifications, sound judgement and a proven record of delivering complex, enterprise-scale programs, you bring the confidence and focus to lead meaningful transformation.

You will bring demonstrated experience in:

• Leading enterprise-scale technology transformation programs for at least 15 years, using Agile, SAFe and/or hybrid delivery models.
• Turning strategic priorities into integrated plans while confidently managing governance, risk, dependencies, budgets, resources and benefits.
• Developing and executing integrated program plans across scope, schedule, budget, resources and quality, including the coordination of multiple interdependent projects.
• Bringing interdependent workstreams, vendors and delivery partners together to achieve high-quality outcomes.
• Engaging and influencing senior stakeholders while building collaborative, accountable teams.

As part of our Team, you will enjoy

• Flexible working arrangements, including the opportunity to work from home.
• Additional three public service holidays each year plus long service leave after seven years of service.
• Ongoing career development, professional learning opportunities, and support to grow your skills and capabilities.
• Salary packaging options, including novated leasing for a new vehicle.
• Modern workplace including a parents and multi-faith room, conveniently located close to major public transport hubs.
• Complimentary access to onsite wellness facilities, including a gym, sauna and swimming pool.
• Bright and welcoming social spaces with complimentary coffee machines, stunning city and river views, and easy access to a range of dining and lifestyle amenities.
• State-of-the-art end-of-trip facilities to support active and sustainable commuting.

Our commitment to a Diverse and Inclusive Workplace

We are committed to building a thriving workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and our community. We encourage applications from every background, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, youth, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Appointment Information

In addition to the immediately available position, appointments may be made from this process within a twelve-month period to similar positions that may be permanent or contract, including fixed term appointments with the possibility of extension or subsequent permanency. Please note that we may elect to engage an external recruitment firm to source additional candidates at any stage of this recruitment and selection process. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the satisfactory completion of pre-employment screening. This includes an Australian Criminal History Check, Entitlement to Work in Australia Check and Verification of Qualification/s (if applicable). Additional role specific checks may also be required (i.e. Working with Children check).

Application Deadline

Applications for this opportunity close at 4.00pm (AWST), Friday, 16 October 2026.

Contact

If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your participation in the recruitment process or have questions about the process, please contact our Recruitment Team at [e-mail] or [phone].

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