Program Manager

Senior Program Manager contract leading a multi‑year enterprise portfolio. 12 months, Adelaide-based.

Your new company

A large, well‑established education institution is delivering a multi‑year portfolio of strategic technology and business initiatives, working closely with internal teams and external delivery partners to uplift systems, services and ways of working across the organisation.
An opportunity is now available for an experienced Program Manager to take ownership of a complex portfolio of work within a mature delivery and governance environment.

Your new role

As Program Manager, you will be responsible for leading a large, multi‑year portfolio, ensuring delivery outcomes align with strategic priorities, governance standards, financial controls and stakeholder expectations.
You will work closely with senior leaders, technology teams and delivery partners across the organisation. Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading and coordinating delivery across multiple initiatives and workstreams
  • Developing and maintaining high‑quality integrated schedules and delivery plans
  • Managing program‑level financials, forecasts, risks, dependencies and reporting
  • Providing strong vendor and senior stakeholder management, including negotiation
  • Supporting Agile or hybrid delivery approaches where appropriate
  • Establishing and maintaining clear governance and delivery discipline
  • Partnering with senior executives to ensure outcomes align with organisational objectives

What you'll need to succeed

  • Advanced / senior Program or Portfolio Management experience
  • Strong vendor and executive stakeholder management capability
  • Proven experience delivering complex, integrated schedules across multiple workstreams
  • Significant financial management experience at program level
  • Exposure to Agile or hybrid delivery environments
  • Tertiary qualification in Project / Program Management or related discipline
  • Program Management certification (e.g. PMP, AIPM CPPD)
  • Experience in large, complex organisations (higher education desirable but not essential)
  • You'll also need your own device / laptop.

What you'll get in return

  • 12‑month contract (estimated through to June 2027)
  • Adelaide based – multiple central sites
  • Minimum 3 days per week on-site, as agreed with the Hiring Manager
  • Opportunity to lead meaningful, high-impact programs in a complex environment.
  • Support from a well-established delivery function and governance model.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.



LHS 297508

Summary

Job Type
Contract
Industry
Education & Training
Location
SA - Adelaide
Specialism
Projects & Change Management
Pay
Hourly Rate Contract
Ref:
2996671

Talk to a consultant

Talk to Tom Hankey, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Adelaide
Level 17, 11-19 Grenfell St

Telephone: 0884039907

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