Technical Program/Project Manager

Technical Program/Project Manager Federal Government About the Opportunity

• Lead a critical, multi-year Identity and Access Management Modernisation (IAMM) initiative driving a transition toward modern cloud-ready architecture and Zero Trust security principles.

• Partner with multidisciplinary teams, internal stakeholders, and external service providers to deliver cutting-edge identity governance, modern authentication, and enhanced cyber security across a complex Federal Government environment.

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project planning, governance, and delivery across discovery, architecture design, implementation, testing, deployment, and operational handover.

• Develop and maintain comprehensive project documentation, integrated schedules, delivery roadmaps, budget forecasts, and RAID registers.

• Coordinate diverse workstreams across solution architecture, engineering, cyber security, business analysis, change management, and operational readiness.

• Manage vendor performance, contract deliverables, procurement activities, and multi-vendor relationships to ensure alignment with acceptance criteria.

• Drive technical, security, and release assurance milestones, supporting SSP/SRMP development, IRAP assessments, UAT, and Change Advisory Board (CAB) approvals.

• Facilitate cutover, hyper-care, and transition-to-BAU processes, ensuring complete knowledge transfer and sustainable operating arrangements.

Skills & Experience

To be successful in this position, you will ideally bring:

• Technical Toolkit: Strong familiarity with Identity and Access Management (IAM), Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), legacy identity frameworks (MIM/AD FS), Single Sign-On (SSO), and Zero Trust security architectures.

• Experience: Proven track record managing complex ICT transformation or cyber security projects within the Australian Federal Government (including working in PROTECTED environments).

• Core Capabilities: Exceptional stakeholder management, vendor/contract oversight, integrated scheduling, and clear executive reporting capabilities.

• Certifications: Recognized project management credentials such as PRINCE2 Practitioner, PMP, Agile Project Management, or equivalent.

Eligibility & Clearance Requirements

• Security Clearance: Due to the nature of this environment, candidates must hold a current Baseline security clearance (or higher) and be an Australian Citizen.

• Location & Flexibility: Canberra, ACT