Program Manager - Telco NSW Government

The Company .
Join a socially conscious NSW Government organisation that is committed to making a positive impact in the community. This future-focused organisation combines a commercial mindset with a strong customer focus, continually looking for innovative ways to improve service delivery and create the best possible customer experience.
We are seeking an experienced Program Manager with a strong background in telecommunications and IT infrastructure program delivery.
This is a contract opportunity with an ASAP start through to October 2027, with potential for extension. The role is based in Sydney CBD.

The Job .
Reporting into the Director, Program Delivery, you will be mainly responsible for the following duties:

• Own the Program strategy, roadmap and delivery plan.
• Lead end-to-end delivery across scope, budget, schedule, risk and benefits.
• Prioritise asset replacement based on criticality, condition, cyber security, obsolescence and operational risk.
• Lead multiple workstreams across technology, network, sites, operations and customer transition.
• Drive strong governance, risk management, reporting and commercial controls.
• Manage relationships with government agencies, Emergency Service Organisations, vendors and delivery partners.
• Ensure cutovers, migrations and decommissioning are safely planned and operationally ready.
• Provide strategic advice and recommendations to senior executives and government stakeholders.
• Build a high-performing, accountable delivery culture focused on measurable outcomes.

You .
To be successful in this role, you must have experience in the following areas:

• 10+ years senior Program Management experience delivering complex, large-scale programs.
• Proven delivery of $100M+ infrastructure programs, ideally across telecommunications or technology.
• Experience leading multi-workstream programs across strategy, planning and delivery.
• Strong expertise in program governance, commercial management, risk and assurance.
• Experience delivering asset replacement, network modernisation or infrastructure renewal in live environments.
• Strong understanding of telecommunications networks, resilience, availability and cyber security.
• Experience working with government, Emergency Service Organisations and major vendors.
• Proven ability to stabilise, recover and deliver complex programs.
• Baseline Security Clearance will be required Australian citizenship is mandatory, with clearance costs covered by the agency.

How to apply .
Apply now for this exciting contract opportunity! Submit your application via the relevant job board.
Please be advised only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.