Program Manager
NEC · Perth WA ·
- Work mode
- Hybrid
- Category
- Project management
- Company size
- 1000+
Program Manager overseeing end-to-end delivery of major IT Infrastructure initiatives, coordinating teams, managing budgets, risks, and stakeholder relationships from NEC Australia's Perth office.
About the role
As a Program Manager with NEC Australia, you'll oversee the successful delivery of major IT Infrastructure initiatives, helping our clients achieve their strategic goals through innovative technology solutions. Based in our Perth office, you'll coordinate diverse teams, manage complex workstreams, and drive outcomes that deliver lasting value for our customers. This is an exciting opportunity to influence large-scale projects and contribute to NEC's reputation for excellence in technology and service delivery.
Key responsibilities
Takes full ownership of the end-to-end management, coordination, definition, documentation, and successful delivery of projects.
Prepares and maintains realistic project and quality plans while providing regular, accurate updates to stakeholders.
Engages with stakeholders to ensure objectives and requirements are fully understood and met for the successful delivery of each project phase.
Maintains open communication with project staff to identify potential issues, recommend solutions, and deliver actionable reports.
Leads the project team effectively, addressing performance deviations to ensure alignment with agreed standards.
Encourages open communication among stakeholders, using feedback to enhance understanding and prepare for necessary changes in services, products, or systems.
Identifies potential risks, quantifies their likelihood and impact, and documents mitigation strategies.
Coordinates the creation of contingency plans and countermeasures to address identified risks.
Manages project budgets effectively, preparing financial status reports for Managers, Steering Committees, and Executive teams.
About you
Delivering end-to-end medium to large, infrastructure-based projects.
Building productive customer and service provider relationships.
Working effectively with industry partners and third-party ICT suppliers.
Managing relevant issues, risks, changes and financial responsibilities within the project.
Planning, scheduling and controlling, implementing and directing the resources, people, funding and facilities to achieve the client's objectives.
Proficient in MS project management tools and methodologies (e.g. Prince 2/Agile/PMBOK).
Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline (e.g. IT, engineering, business) or equivalent experience including ITIL.
To be successful in this role, you will have exceptional written and verbal communication, negotiation, presentation skills. Whilst being able to build rapport quickly and maintain effective working relationships across all levels of a complex environment.
Applications close Monday, 7 September.
To be considered for this opportunity, please submit your updated application by the closing date. Due to upcoming client deliverables, we are keen to appoint our next Program Manager as soon as possible.
Benefits
Bonus & wellness days (after 6 months)
14 weeks paid parental leave
Up to 4 paid volunteer days per year
Discounts on health insurance, travel, entertainment & more
Salary sacrificing options (car leasing, super, etc.)
Employee Assistance Program – free, confidential support for you & your family
About us
At NEC, we help organisations deliver technology solutions that improve lives and create a brighter future. You'll join a collaborative team that values innovation, continuous improvement, and service excellence while supporting critical customer environments.
Apply today and let’s Orchestrating a Brighter World together!