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Senior Manager, Program & Project Services
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Location

Mascot

Type

full-time

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About this role

 

If you’re after impact, there’s no other organisation in Australia that delivers work on this scale. 

 

This is your opportunity to broaden your experience and perspectives, step out of the confines of a standard project role and expand your scope to work with an interconnected ecosystem of industry professionals.

 

In this role, you'll:

 

You’ll provides strategic, operational, and specialist leadership to manage a portfolio of priority of government programs and projects by supporting the full lifecycle of program and project services from design to delivery through monitoring and acquittal, ensuring timely and effective delivery of outcomes.


 
You’ll drive financial sustainability and operational effectiveness by overseeing program governance, compliance, risk management, and stakeholder engagement in partnership with Delivery Partners, Regional and Sydney Integration teams and other Branches or Divisions as required. 

 

You’ll lead the end-to-end management and delivery of high profile and high-risk programs from inception to acquittal, including system establishment (eg One Grant Management System), design, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and continuous improvement.

 

These 2 permanent positions are located at the Elizabeth Street, Sydney office. The role is governed by our hybrid working model, which forms part of the organisation’s Flexible Working Arrangements and associated procedures. This includes a combination of required onsite attendance at the Sydney office and approved remote working.

 

Apply now with your cover letter and resume.

 

For any enquiries, please contract Ciaran Martin on 0466 616 258.

 

 

For more information on this position and agency, view the role description and information pack.

 

 

About you

 

Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline or equivalent demonstrated experience, you’ll have demonstrated experience at senior management level, in a large complex organisation with proven success in the delivery of large and complex projects and programs, on time and within budget. 

 

You’ll have strong understanding of program and project management frameworks, including compliance with funding and reporting requirements and an ability to manage risks, issues, and changes effectively within a program environment.

 

You’ll have demonstrated experience in economic analysis and evaluation methods for program management within an integrated portfolio. 

 

You’ll have experience developing and maintaining strong collaborative working relationships to meet stakeholders’ expectations.

 

You act with integrity and professionalism and are committed to contributing to the future of NSW.

 

 

Who we are


Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.  

 

 

Join us

 

Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers.

 

We offer a wide range of employee benefits, like our award-winning flexible and hybrid work options.

 

We’re a proud employer of veterans. Veterans looking for help finding and applying for roles at Transport can get dedicated support by contacting the talent team member.

 

This role is hybrid-friendly, meaning you can mix in-person days at your team’s home base location with remote days. 

 

What are you waiting for…? Connect with us.  Apply now!

 

Applications close: 11:59 pm Monday 2 February 2026.

 

For more information about this role, please contact [email protected].

 

Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal people or Supporting people with disability for more info or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us. 

 

Need some help with your application? Take a look at our application tips video series.

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Tech stack
Program Management,Project Management,Risk Management,Stakeholder Engagement,Financial Sustainability,Operational Effectiveness,Economic Analysis,Evaluation Methods,Compliance,Monitoring,Continuous Improvement,Leadership,Collaboration,Integrity,Professionalism,Government Programs

About Transport for NSW

We’re an innovative NSW government organisation comprised of a network of agencies and divisions that keep the state moving. Our focus is on delivering safe, reliable and integrated transport networks for everyone.

With over 28,000 team members, we’re committed to inclusion, diversity, and opportunities across metro and regional areas. Join us in shaping a transport network that meets the needs of customers now and into the future.

Right now, we’re focused on making transport fairer and safer for everyone and delivering a more resilient and reliable network. It is all with the view of continually creating better passenger journeys and safer travel for the people using our networks. This also means meaningful employment opportunities across metropolitan and regional areas, with careers in engineering, technology, safety, design, planning, maintenance and frontline jobs delivering services to our passengers.

We’re not just about what we do, but how we do it. Our culture embraces innovation, diversity, and collaboration, ensuring our people thrive while making a lasting impact.

The road ahead is full of opportunity - join us in building the future of transport in NSW.

Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Truck Transportation

What you'll do

  • You will provide strategic and operational leadership to manage a portfolio of government programs and projects, ensuring effective delivery from design to acquittal. Additionally, you will oversee program governance, compliance, risk management, and stakeholder engagement.

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As a Senior Manager, Program & Project Services at Transport for NSW, you will: you will provide strategic and operational leadership to manage a portfolio of government programs and projects, ensuring effective delivery from design to acquittal. Additionally, you will oversee program governance, compliance, risk management, and stakeholder engagement..

Why join Transport for NSW as a Senior Manager, Program & Project Services?

Transport for NSW is a leading Truck Transportation company.

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The Senior Manager, Program & Project Services position at Transport for NSW is based in Mascot, New South Wales, Australia. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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