Senior Program Manager – 12-Month Fixed Term, Onsite Sydney

NSW Public Service Commission; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Transport for NSW is seeking a Senior Program Manager for a 12-month fixed-term role in Sydney. You will lead planning, development and delivery of complex programs that drive tangible business outcomes in a dynamic transport environment.

This hands-on leadership position requires proven ability to manage multiple initiatives end-to-end, coordinate with stakeholders and vendors, and coach delivery teams to sustain momentum.

Qualifications

• Delivery leadership for complex programs across large, dynamic environments.
• Experience leading business transformation, tech projects and infrastructure initiatives.
• Proven ability to coach project managers, analysts and delivery staff.
• Strong vendor management and contract oversight.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, development and delivery of complex projects and programs that deliver tangible business outcomes.
• Drive end-to-end delivery with disciplined scope, schedule, budget, risk and quality management.
• Provide guidance, coaching and mentoring to delivery resources to maintain momentum.
• Oversee governance, reporting, vendor performance and contractual obligations; ensure value for money.
• Foster accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement across the portfolio.

Skills

End-to-end delivery

Multiple projects

Leadership & mentoring

Vendor management

Governance & risk

Stakeholder management

Job description

Transport for NSW is seeking a Senior Program Manager for a 12-month fixed-term role in Sydney. You will lead planning, development and delivery of complex programs that drive tangible business outcomes in a dynamic transport environment.

This hands-on leadership position requires proven ability to manage multiple initiatives end-to-end, coordinate with stakeholders and vendors, and coach delivery teams to sustain momentum.