Program Manager

  • Brisbane based

  • Full time

  • Permanent or contract role

Our client is a leading global provider of communication and information systems for control centres tasked with safety-critical operations. The company develops and distributes advanced control centre solutions across two core sectors: Air Traffic Management (including civil and military air traffic control as well as air defence) and Public Safety & Transport (supporting police, fire and rescue services, emergency medical response, maritime, and railway operations).

We are currently seeking a highly experienced Program Manager to lead the successful delivery of complex technical programs. This is a pivotal leadership role that spans cross-functional teams and major projects, contributing directly to the organisation’s reputation for delivering excellence in safety-critical environments.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead end-to-end program execution across the full project lifecycle, from initiation and planning to rollout and handover

  • Manage project teams, resources, subcontractors, and stakeholders to ensure delivery excellence

  • Oversee integrated planning, scheduling, budgeting, and reporting in alignment with internal and customer expectations

  • Mitigate commercial, contractual, and technical risks through proactive risk management strategies

  • Ensure program milestones and deliverables are met within scope, time, and budget

  • Direct procurement, logistics, and financial forecasting activities in collaboration with procurement and finance teams

  • Champion customer satisfaction and long-term value delivery

Required Skills and Experience:

  • Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, IT, Computer Science, or equivalent

  • Proven experience managing large-scale, technical programs, preferably in air traffic management, defence, or safety-critical industries

  • Strong background in project and stakeholder management, team leadership, and cross-functional collaboration

  • Deep understanding of Cisco and Juniper hardware, IOS/ISE environments, WAN networks, and encryption technologies

  • Demonstrated success in financial forecasting, contract management, and vendor oversight

  • Excellent problem solving, interpersonal, and communication skills

  • Resilient and proactive, with a hands on mindset in complex delivery scenarios

  • Ideally, a background in mission-critical infrastructure or systems

This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of impactful programs delivering mission-critical capabilities across Australia and the Pacific.

To apply, please send your resume to jobs@technicalfusion.com.au or upload your resume here.