Program Delivery Lead

Role Overview

We are seeking a skilled Program Delivery Lead based in Victoria, Australia, for an initial contract of 8 weeks with potential extension. The ideal candidate will bring over 8 years of experience, acting as a strategic partner and trusted advisor to client executives by supporting both strategic and operational initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead program delivery efforts, serving as the primary liaison to client executives across multiple initiatives.
• Implement and sustain robust program governance frameworks, ensuring transparency on progress, risks, dependencies, and critical decisions.
• Develop executive-level reports, dashboards, and materials for steering committees to communicate delivery status effectively.
• Drive detailed program scheduling and coordination across various workstreams to ensure seamless execution.
• Conduct workshops, planning sessions, and stakeholder meetings, documenting outcomes and tracking follow-up actions meticulously.
• Manage and update RAID (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies) registers with targeted mitigation plans.
• Oversee delivery readiness processes to facilitate successful program implementation.
• Advance actions emerging from roadmap creation, strategic planning, and initiative scoping sessions.
• Collaborate with both business and technology teams to align execution with strategic goals.
• Identify potential delivery risks early and propose effective resolutions to maintain project momentum.
• Assist in defining, prioritizing, and launching future program initiatives.

Required Skills and Experience

• Demonstrated expertise as a Program Delivery Lead, Program Manager, or Senior PMO Lead in large enterprise contexts.
• In-depth experience managing program governance, reporting frameworks, and engaging executive stakeholders.
• Proven track record of contributing to strategic transformation programs throughout their lifecycle.
• Skilled in facilitating executive workshops, cross-functional meetings, and planning sessions.
• Familiarity with various project management methodologies including Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid approaches.
• Proficient management of RAID logs, action and dependency tracking, and comprehensive program planning.
• Exceptional communication skills, capable of producing high-caliber executive documentation.
• Ability to operate independently while maintaining close collaboration with senior business and IT stakeholders.
• Strong organizational capabilities and multitasking efficiency.
• Keen attention to detail with a proactive and results-oriented mindset.

Preferred Experience

• Exposure to enterprise and digital transformation initiatives.
• Experience in consulting or professional services environments.
• Knowledge of portfolio management, strategic roadmap planning, and execution of strategic initiatives.
• Familiarity with tools such as Microsoft Project, Azure DevOps, Jira, Confluence, and Microsoft Planner.

Personal Attributes

• Initiative-driven self-starter comfortable working autonomously.
• Excellent facilitation and stakeholder management skills.
• Highly organized with strong planning and coordination proficiency.
• Commercially aware with effective problem-solving capabilities.
• Confident engaging with senior executives and influencing outcomes.
• Skilled at translating strategic conversations into actionable delivery plans.