Senior Program Manager (Temporary Opportunity - up to 32 months)

TAM; Sydney; On-site; AUD 250,000 - 340,000; Full time

Job summary

Transport for NSW is seeking a Senior Program/Project leader to drive end-to-end delivery of complex rail transformation programs in NSW. You will lead cross-functional teams, manage governance and risk, and build strong sponsor relationships to realise business benefits.

The role emphasizes readiness, change adoption, and mentoring delivery teams in a high-impact, multi-disciplinary environment. Applications close soon.

Qualifications

• Proven senior program or project leadership in large-scale rail projects.
• Strong ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of complex freight and rail access programs.
• Provide strategic leadership across cross-functional teams.
• Drive governance, risk management, and benefits realization.
• Build trusted relationships with sponsors, industry partners and senior stakeholders.
• Champion business readiness and change adoption to improve delivery capability.
• Mentor project professionals and promote accountability and delivery excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

Rail program delivery

Education

PM/PRINCE2/PMBOK cert

Job description

Temporary Opportunity | Up to 32 Months Lead programs that keep NSW moving Join Transport for NSW and play a pivotal leadership role delivering complex, high-impact rail transformation programs that support safer, more reliable and customer-focused transport outcomes. This is a once in a generation opportunity to lead major project delivery across a dynamic, multi-disciplinary environment, influencing strategic outcomes that benefit communities across NSW.

In this role you'll:

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of complex freight and rail access projects and programs, ensuring successful outcomes across scope, time, cost and quality.
• Provide strategic leadership across cross-functional teams, bringing together business, operational and technical stakeholders to achieve shared objectives.
• Drive effective risk, governance and performance management to deliver value and realise business benefits.
• Build trusted relationships with sponsors, industry partners and senior stakeholders to achieve alignment and sustained engagement.
• Champion business readiness, change adoption and continuous improvement to strengthen delivery capability across the organisation.
• Mentor project professionals and foster a culture of accountability, collaboration and delivery excellence.

About you:

• An accomplished program or project leader with significant experience delivering complex projects within the rail industry.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities, stakeholder expectations, commercial outcomes and delivery risk in large-scale environments.
• Strong leadership capability with a track record of building high-performing teams and influencing senior stakeholders.
• Experienced in governance, benefits realisation, budgeting, forecasting and vendor management.
• Tertiary qualified with recognised project management credentials such as PMP, PRINCE2 Practitioner, PMBOK or equivalent.

Why join us?

At Transport for NSW, you'll contribute to projects that make a lasting difference to the way people live, work and connect. You'll be part of an organisation committed to delivering better outcomes for customers, communities and the future of transport across NSW.

Who we are

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

Flexible work options may be available.

Learn more via Flexible work options and policy

Applications close 11:59 PM Sunday, 01 November 2026.

For more information about this role, please contact [e-mail].

Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal People or Supporting People with Disability for more information or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us.

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