Senior Project Manager / Program Manager – Machinery of Government Transition

• Sydney Olympic Park Location – Possible free parking
• 2 days per week in office – Rest WFH
• 6 Months Contract with possibility of renewal
• Immediate start
• $800 to $896 per day

We are seeking a highly capable Senior Project Manager / Program Manager to lead a complex Machinery of Government transition program within the NSW Government environment.

This is a high-impact role suited to a strong, corporate-style delivery leader who has successfully managed government transitions (ideally within NSW government), functional reviews, operating model change and multi-stream transformation programs. You will lead the end-to-end delivery of a major transition program, driving outcomes across People & Culture, IT, Finance, Governance, operations and business readiness.

To succeed, you will bring deep experience delivering Machinery of Government (MoG) changes, exceptional stakeholder engagement, and the ability to influence senior leaders and workstream owners in a highly visible, fast-moving environment.

The role

You will take ownership of a complex transition program and drive delivery across multiple workstreams, ensuring milestones, risks, dependencies and outcomes are tightly managed. This role requires someone who can operate strategically while also being hands-on in program governance, PMO leadership and stakeholder management.

Essential experience

• Proven experience as a Senior Project Manager, Program Manager or Transition Lead
• Demonstrated experience managing Machinery of Government changes
• Strong background delivering complex transformation, transition or operating model programs
• Experience leading multi-stream programs across areas such as People & Culture / HR, IT, Finance, governance and corporate services
• Strong capability in PMO leadership, governance, planning, reporting and program controls
• Exceptional people management, negotiation, influencing and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to drive accountability across workstream leads and senior stakeholders
• Strong risk, issue and dependency management experience
• Experience working within NSW Government or broader public sector environments will be highly regarded
• Qualifications or background in project management, program management, business, governance or a related discipline

Key responsibilities

• Lead and drive the end-to-end delivery of a complex transition program
• Manage program scope, schedule, risks, issues, dependencies and outcomes
• Drive accountability across multiple workstreams to ensure milestones are achieved
• Lead and coordinate cross-functional streams including People & Culture, IT, Finance, Governance and operational transition
• Establish and drive strong PMO disciplines, reporting rhythms, governance forums and executive updates
• Oversee functional reviews, transition planning, readiness activities and implementation delivery
• Influence senior stakeholders across agencies and business units to maintain momentum and alignment
• Identify, manage and escalate delivery risks, competing priorities and emerging issues
• Support business readiness, decision-making and executive governance throughout the transition lifecycle
• Ensure transition activities are well structured, sequenced and aligned to broader government objectives

Why apply?

• Lead a high-profile NSW Government transition program
• Drive meaningful outcomes across multiple enterprise workstreams
• Work in a role with strong executive visibility and impact
• Join a complex, challenging program where your leadership will genuinely matter

Best method to apply is using the application button on this advert. We can be contacted on (02) 9687 1025 for a confidential discussion but please ensure the resume has been sent.