Program Manager - Enterprise Project Management Office
Program Manager in CFA's Enterprise Project Management Office, leading complex programs and projects, advising senior leaders on governance and delivery, and building project management capability across the emergency service organisation. Core focus is PM methodologies (PRINCE2, PMP, Lean, change management) and enterprise portfolio governance.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Burwood, Melbourne VIC
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Project management
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in Project Management, extensive experience, and a strong track record of successfully managing projects in complex environments
- Experience contributing to enterprise project management functions: governance, assurance, portfolio reporting, capability development, and implementing PM frameworks, standards and methodologies
- Proven experience developing comprehensive project plans encompassing scope, cost, schedule and resource management aligned with project objectives and stated benefits
- Proven ability to cultivate strong internal and external stakeholder relationships and influence stakeholders effectively across the project lifecycle
- Ability to prioritise tasks, manage competing demands, and a strong understanding of project risk management principles including risks and business dependencies
- Demonstrated ability to analyse data and translate it into actionable insights, articulating complex issues to different audiences
- Proven ability to adapt to changing project requirements, shifting priorities and evolving circumstances while maintaining project discipline
- Successful completion of Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check, Working Rights Check, and a valid Working with Children Check, plus two professional references
Nice to have
- Experience or accreditation in Lean, PRINCE2, PMP, and change management methodologies, plus proficiency in modern project management tools for planning and reporting
Full description
Salary: plus 12% superannuation
CFA is an emergency service that places the community at the centre of everything we do. We work to protect lives and property across Victoria, every hour of the day.
Our organisation is made up of employees working alongside more than 51,000 volunteers. We value the different skills, experience and viewpoints that people bring, because they strengthen how we operate and support the services Victorians rely on.
We aim to be a workplace where people feel supported to do meaningful work, develop professionally and contribute to outcomes that matter to the people and places we serve.
To learn more about who we are and the work we do, visit our About Us page.
About the Role
CFA is seeking an experienced Program Manager to join its Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO) and play a key role in delivering strategic initiatives that support the organisation's priorities and strengthen outcomes for our people and communities.
The EPMO drives a consistent, enterprise-wide approach to project and program delivery, strengthening governance, accountability and organisational capability. In this role, you will lead complex programs and projects, provide strategic advice to senior leaders and governance forums, and ensure delivery remains aligned with organisational objectives, agreed benefits and available resources.
This is an opportunity to influence how CFA delivers change, build project management capability across the organisation and contribute to initiatives that make a meaningful difference to our emergency services.
You'll bring strong program and project management experience, sound governance knowledge and the ability to influence stakeholders, manage competing priorities and build delivery capability. You'll also drive continuous improvement, promote consistent project management practices and contribute to enterprise portfolio planning, helping strengthen CFA's organisational project delivery maturity.
About you
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in Project Management, extensive experience, and a strong track record of successfully managing projects in complex environments.
- Highly regarded experience or accreditation in Lean, PRINCE2, PMP, and change management methodologies, along with proficiency in modern project management tools for planning and reporting.
- Demonstrated experience contributing to enterprise project management functions, including governance, assurance, portfolio reporting, capability development and the implementation of project management frameworks, standards and methodologies across an organisation.
- Proven experience in developing comprehensive project plans encompassing scope, cost, schedule and resource management, all aligned with project objectives to deliver the stated benefits