Strategic ICT Program Lead - Budget & Procurement

Powerdatagroup; Canberra; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Powerdatagroup in Canberra, ACT, is seeking an experienced Senior ICT Project Manager to lead strategic ICT investment and procurement programs within a large Federal Government environment.

You will manage ICT operating and capital budgets, provide commercial leadership, and oversee infrastructure investment and refresh programs, collaborating with executives, finance, procurement, vendors, and technology stakeholders to ensure successful outcomes.

Qualifications

• Specialist expertise in program and project management, strategic planning, financial management, reporting, procurement and contract management.
• Experience managing complex ICT operating and capital budgets, including forecasting, allocations, accruals, analysis and financial reporting.
• Capability in vendor negotiations, contract renewals and commercial strategy development.
• Strong stakeholder-management with finance, procurement, architecture, business and ICT.
• Ability to provide high-quality strategic advice in a high-risk ICT environment.
• Knowledge of ICT running-cost programs, infrastructure planning, workforce management and software licensing.
• Experience in performance management and leading teams to achieve objectives.
• Experience in quality management ensuring practices meet quality levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex ICT programs and projects, ensuring successful delivery of business and technology outcomes.
• Manage ICT operating and capital budgets, including forecasting, allocations, accruals, financial analysis, and reporting.
• Provide strategic sourcing, procurement, and commercial advice for major ICT initiatives and acquisitions.
• Develop procurement documentation, sourcing strategies, evaluation approaches, and commercial frameworks.
• Support and advise vendor negotiations, contract renewals, and commercial strategy development.
• Conduct commercial risk assessments and implement effective mitigation strategies.
• Establish and maintain governance, control, and reporting frameworks for ICT running costs and investments.
• Oversee ICT infrastructure refresh initiatives and investment planning activities.
• Produce executive-level reports, dashboards, and performance metrics, including benefits realisation reporting.
• Manage stakeholder relationships across finance, procurement, architecture, ICT, and business functions.
• Provide strategic advice to executives and senior leaders on portfolio, program, and investment priorities.
• Support capability uplift and knowledge transfer to internal staff.
• Ensure compliance with government procurement, financial management, and governance requirements.

Skills

Program management

Financial management

Procurement & contracts

Vendor negotiations

Stakeholder management

Governance frameworks

ICT budgeting

Strategic advice

Job description

Powerdatagroup in Canberra, ACT, is seeking an experienced Senior ICT Project Manager to lead strategic ICT investment and procurement programs within a large Federal Government environment.

You will manage ICT operating and capital budgets, provide commercial leadership, and oversee infrastructure investment and refresh programs, collaborating with executives, finance, procurement, vendors, and technology stakeholders to ensure successful outcomes.