Program Manager - Telco | NSW Government
Core
Own program strategy, roadmap, and delivery for large-scale telecommunications and IT infrastructure programs, leading end-to-end delivery across scope, budget, schedule, risk, and benefits.
Role type
Senior Program Manager (Telecommunications & IT Infrastructure)
Builds
Telecommunications networks, IT infrastructure, and related services for government agencies and Emergency Service Organisations.
Domain
Government / Telecommunications / IT Infrastructure
Required skills
Program strategy and roadmap ownership, End-to-end program delivery, Multi-workstream leadership, Program governance and commercial management, Risk and assurance, Asset replacement and network modernisation, Telecommunications network expertise, Government and vendor relationship management
Preferred skills
Experience stabilising and recovering complex programs
Technologies
Telecommunications networks, IT infrastructure, Cyber security tools
Responsibilities
Own program strategy, roadmap, and delivery plan; Lead end-to-end delivery across scope, budget, schedule, risk, and benefits; Prioritise asset replacement based on criticality, condition, cyber security, obsolescence, and operational risk; Lead multiple workstreams across technology, network, sites, operations, and customer transition; Drive strong governance, risk management, reporting, and commercial controls; Manage relationships with government agencies, Emergency Service Organisations, vendors, and delivery partners; Ensure cutovers, migrations, and decommissioning are safely planned and operationally ready; Provide strategic advice and recommendations to senior executives and government stakeholders; Build a high-performing, accountable delivery culture focused on measurable outcomes.