Senior Program Manager — Defence Programs & Growth

Nova Systems; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Parental Leave

Professional and Personal Development

Flexible working arrangements

Wellbeing programs

Novated Leasing and Salary Sacrifice

Employee Share Offer

Job summary

Nova Systems is seeking a Program Manager in Brisbane to lead complex Defence projects, manage client relationships, people and program operations, and drive growth and outcomes aligned with strategic objectives.

You will influence program direction, collaborate with senior leaders, and contribute to continual improvement while supporting innovation and meaningful client results. Candidates should demonstrate senior experience and strong commercial and leadership capabilities.

Qualifications

• Relevant senior-level industry experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex projects and delivering successful outcomes.
• Demonstrated experience building and maintaining strategic relationships with Senior Defence stakeholders, Commonwealth representatives, and industry partners.
• Experience leading, managing and mentoring employees to support performance and development.
• Strong commercial acumen, including the ability to manage budgets and contribute to profitable delivery.
• Well-developed negotiation, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Australian citizenship and a current AGSVA NV1 security clearance, or the ability to obtain one, with flexibility to work at client sites and travel interstate as required.

Responsibilities

• Work with the General Manager and program leadership peers to implement business strategy and achieve agreed objectives.
• Own program revenue, forecasting, profitability and overall financial performance, ensuring delivery against agreed commercial objectives
• Coordinate and monitor projects across the program, allocating resources to support effective delivery and maximise value.
• Manage contracted services and outcomes while maintaining quality, commercial performance and alignment with established budgets.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with Senior Defence stakeholders, Commonwealth representatives, and industry partners.
• Lead business development activities, including identifying new and follow-on opportunities and contributing to capture and bid development.
• Build and lead a collaborative team through effective people management, regular feedback and capability development.
• Monitor program performance, financial reporting, risk and compliance while driving continual improvement and positive change.

Skills

Senior-level industry experience

Project management

Stakeholder relationships

People management

Commercial acumen

Negotiation & communication

Security clearance NV1

Job description

Nova Systems is seeking a Program Manager in Brisbane to lead complex Defence projects, manage client relationships, people and program operations, and drive growth and outcomes aligned with strategic objectives.

You will influence program direction, collaborate with senior leaders, and contribute to continual improvement while supporting innovation and meaningful client results. Candidates should demonstrate senior experience and strong commercial and leadership capabilities.