Senior Program Manager (Temporary Opportunity up to 12 months)

Transport for NSW; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Transport for NSW in Sydney seeks a Senior Program Manager to lead a portfolio of complex initiatives across business transformation, technology and infrastructure, delivering tangible outcomes on time and within budget. This hands-on leadership role combines strategic planning with practical delivery, coaching teams and partnering with stakeholders and vendors to drive continuous improvement.

Based in Sydney, the 12-month temporary opportunity offers exposure to a dynamic transformation program

Qualifications

• Experience leading end-to-end delivery of complex programs.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives across business transformation, technology and infrastructure.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and governance skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, development and delivery of complex projects and programs delivering tangible business outcomes.
• Drive end-to-end delivery, managing scope, schedule, budget, risk and quality objectives.
• Coach and mentor delivery resources, foster accountability and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Stakeholder management

Governance

Risk management

Vendor management

Mentoring

Strategic thinking

Job description

Senior Program Manager (Temporary Opportunity up to 12 months)

Transport for NSW - Sydney International Airport NSW

Senior Program Manager (Temporary Opportunity up to 12 months)

Organisation/Entity: Transport For NSW

Job category: Senior Executive

Job location: Sydney, NSW, AU, 2020

Job reference number: 111399

Employment type: Fixed Term Full-Time

Salary range: An attractive remuneration package

You want to play a part in making NSW a better place to work, live and travel.

You have the opportunity to gain a wealth of expertise and a diverse range of skills, providing insight and knowledge without losing sight of your work-life balance or wellbeing.

In this role, you'll:

As part of a team delivering strategic transformation and delivery initiatives across NSW, you will lead the planning, development and delivery of complex projects and programs that deliver tangible business outcomes.

This is a hands-on leadership role requiring an experienced project and program manager who can actively drive delivery while leading and supporting others to achieve successful outcomes. You will be responsible for managing and delivering a diverse portfolio of initiatives that may include business transformation, technology and software development, operational improvement and infrastructure-related projects.

Working closely with business stakeholders, subject matter experts and external vendors, you will be accountable for the end-to-end delivery of projects, ensuring scope, schedule, budget, risk and quality objectives are achieved. You will take ownership of delivery outcomes, proactively managing dependencies, resolving issues and removing obstacles to maintain momentum across multiple concurrent initiatives.

The role will also play an important leadership function within the team by providing guidance, coaching and mentoring to other delivery resources. You will foster a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement while supporting the development of project management capability across the team.

You will oversee governance, reporting, commercial and compliance requirements, manage vendor performance and contribute to the implementation of best-practice project delivery methodologies that support successful outcomes for customers, stakeholders and the organisation.

For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description and information pack.

This is a Sydney based in person role at Elizaabeth Street and is fixed term for 12 months with the possibility of extension.

About you

You are a highly capable and delivery-focused project or program manager with extensive experience leading and delivering complex projects within large and dynamic environments.

You are recognised not only for your ability to manage projects successfully but also for your ability to lead, coach and mentor teams to consistently deliver high-quality outcomes. You are comfortable operating at both the strategic and operational levels, balancing governance and stakeholder management with hands‑on delivery responsibilities.

You bring demonstrated experience in:

• Leading the end-to-end delivery of complex projects and programs from initiation through to implementation and benefits realisation.
• Managing multiple concurrent projects with competing priorities, risks and stakeholder expectations.
• Delivering projects across business transformation, technology, software development, operational improvement and infrastructure environments.
• Leading multidisciplinary teams and providing coaching, mentoring and professional support to project managers, business analysts and other delivery staff.
• Managing external vendors, contracts and commercial relationships to ensure delivery performance and value for money.
• Establishing and maintaining effective project governance, reporting, financial management and risk controls.
• Building trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and influencing outcomes in complex organisational environments.
• Driving accountability, delivery focus and continuous improvement across teams and project portfolios.

You are a collaborative and pragmatic leader who thrives in complex environments and has a proven ability to translate strategy into delivery, build capability in others and consistently achieve successful project outcomes.

Who we are

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.

Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you'd like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers.

This is an in-person, on-site role.

Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply.