Program Manager - Technology
Program Manager in Snowy Hydro's Technology & PMO, leading 9-15 project managers and owning technology delivery roadmaps across Generation, Commercial Operations, and Retail - spanning system integration, trading platforms (ITMS), cybersecurity, and corporate apps - using Jira, ServiceNow SPM, and hybrid waterfall/agile delivery. Hybrid role in Melbourne or Sydney.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Melbourne VIC
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- 7+ years
- Category
- Project management
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- 7+ years leading technology program delivery, PMO functions, or portfolio governance in large, complex environments
- Track record overseeing diverse technology programs: corporate systems, infrastructure, systems integration, cyber security, or operational technology
- Proven people leadership managing teams of 8+ project professionals, with mentoring and upskilling focus
- Deep understanding of hybrid delivery models (waterfall governance + agile execution), particularly in data, digital, and AI-enabled initiatives
- Outstanding verbal and written communication, able to translate technical concepts to C-suite and executive steering committees
- Practical experience with portfolio management software such as ServiceNow SPM, Jira, and enterprise reporting dashboards
Nice to have
- Energy/utility sector experience; banking, retail, or critical infrastructure backgrounds also encouraged
- Relevant Program/Project Management certifications (MSP, Prince2, PMP, Agile/Scrum) or equivalent practical experience
Full description
Company description:
Snowy Hydro is a dynamic, integrated energy business that has been providing on-demand, reliable energy to Australia for generations. Snowy Hydro owns and operates a powerful combination of generation assets, including the mighty Snowy Mountains Scheme, gas and diesel plants, and contracted wind and solar energy. We also provide electricity and gas to about 1 million retail customers through our retail brands Red Energy and Lumo Energy.
Job description:
About the position:
We are seeking an experienced, proactive, and values-driven Program Manager - Technology to join our Technology & PMO team. Reporting directly to the Head of PMO (Delivery & Transformation), this pivotal role serves as the critical strategic interface between business units and Technology, driving the delivery of complex multi-domain programs that underpin Snowy Hydro's corporate strategy and energy transition initiatives.
In this role, you will take ownership of a rich, diverse technology portfolio spanning Generation, Commercial Operations, and Retail environments—ranging from system integration to trading platform enhancements (ITMS), cybersecurity, and corporate applications. Leading an established team of 9 to 15 internal and contract Project Managers, you will champion delivery hygiene and rigorous governance while empowering and developing our internal capability.
If you are an empathetic leader and clear communicator who excels at bridging technical detail with C-suite strategy, navigating transformation, and turning complex roadmaps into high-impact business outcomes, this chunky and impactful role offers an outstanding opportunity to make your mark.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Roadmap & Prioritisation: Own the technology delivery roadmap for assigned business domains. Track financial-year capital investment technology commitments, facilitate quarterly domain prioritisation reviews, and balance competing business demand against delivery capacity to maximise organisational value.
- Program Delivery & Best-Practice Assurance: Oversee end-to-end execution across multiple concurrent technology projects. Maintain rigorous project hygiene, best-practice delivery controls, risk mitigation, and milestone tracking across both traditional waterfall and modern agile/hybrid delivery lifecycles.
- People Leadership & Capability Development: Lead, coach, and support a team of 9 to 15 Project Managers. Cultivate internal capability and "grow energy superstars" by identifying skill gaps, offering targeted development pathways, and supporting team wellbeing and resilience through organisational transformation.
- Executive Stakeholder Partnership: Facilitate program steering committees attended by executive stakeholders. Act as a strategic translator by turning complex technical challenges and project data into plain, accessible business language, maintaining executive confidence and ensuring transparent escalation management.