Senior Program Manager – Network & Communications | Lead Large-Scale ICT Transformation Are you an experienced ICT Program Manager with a passion for driving large-scale network and communications transformations? This is an exciting opportunity to lead complex, high-value technology programs that enhance connectivity, resilience, and service delivery across a highly visible public organisation.

📍 Location: Blackburn North, Melbourne (some regional travel required)
💼 Type: Full-time (hybrid)
🕓 Contract Duration: ASAP start until 1st March 2026 (possible extension)
💰 Attractive salary + great benefits

About the Role As the Senior Program Manager – Network and Communications, you’ll oversee the successful delivery of complex ICT programs that modernise network infrastructure, improve cloud integration, and enhance communication capabilities across a large distributed organisation.

This leadership role involves end-to-end accountability — from program design, vendor engagement, and budget control, to technical execution and stakeholder management. You’ll be driving initiatives across cloud environments, data centres, branch offices, and operational sites, ensuring outcomes are strategically aligned and technically sound.

You’ll collaborate closely with senior leaders, architects, and technical specialists to implement best-in-class networking solutions, including Software Defined Networks, Cloud Connectivity, Security Services (Firewalls, SIEMS, IDS/IPS), and Wi-Fi modernisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver major network and communications programs, ensuring they align with strategic objectives and regulatory frameworks.
  
  
• Provide leadership and direction to technical teams and project resources, fostering collaboration and accountability.
  
  
• Oversee program budgets, costs, and resourcing to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery.
  
  
• Lead complex vendor and stakeholder engagement, influencing decision-making across departments and external partners.
  
  
• Drive organisational uplift in project and change management capabilities.
  
  
• Present program updates, insights, and recommendations to senior governance bodies and executive stakeholders.
  
  
• Ensure compliance with all policies, standards, and safety protocols across the program lifecycle.
  
  

About You You’re a strategic, technically astute program leader who thrives in complex environments. You combine deep networking expertise with exceptional communication and leadership skills.

You’ll bring:

• Proven experience leading large-scale network and communications upgrades (100+ sites) — ideally in health, emergency services, or government.
  
  
• Expertise in Cloud Networking, SDN, LAN/WAN, VPN, and Cybersecurity solutions.
  
  
• Strong understanding of regulatory and compliance frameworks relevant to ICT transformation.
  
  
• Experience managing Senior Network Engineers and Architects in large technical programs.
  
  
• Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or Project Management certifications.
  
  
• Knowledge of Agile delivery practices.
  
  
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, negotiation, and presentation skills.
  
  
• Current driver licence and willingness to travel within Victoria as required.
  
  

If you are interested, do not hesitate to apply!

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