Program Manager

We have an exciting opportunity for someone who is energetic and enthusiastic to join the UNITE Data Engineering team as a Program Manager to create and run a Project Management Office function. If you are passionate about building a governance framework, establishing and running ways of working for complex teams; bringing strong skills of project planning, resource management, financial management and risk management, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

The Data Engineering team will lead the data transformation for the Group’s UNITE program. UNITE is a once in a generation career opportunity where we are delivering 'one best way' to make our processes, systems and tech simpler so we can deliver a better experience for our customers and make things easier for our people.

What’s the role?

As a PMO Program you will be responsible for establishing & running the Data Engineering centralised PMO function. Creating a central capability for our engineering squads who will deliver initiatives under the UNITE program. You will work with a team of Engineering leaders and Program Managers to working across multiple UNITE programs of work who will provide input and support this centralised function. 

What do I need?

 

• Banking & Technology experience is essential, with exposure to full project lifecycle from business case development to execution and implementation.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with proven ability to manage senior relationships and collaborate across teams.
• Delivery accountability, including RAID management, compliance standards, and risk mitigation across multiple responsibilities.
• Agile mindset and experience, with the ability to support agile maturity uplift within technology teams (Agile certifications desirable).
• Highly organised, strategic thinker, motivated by outcomes, adaptable to change, and experienced in vendor and supplier management.
• PMO experience, including governance, reporting, and alignment with enterprise delivery frameworks and standards.

Why Join Us?

We’re obsessed with becoming our customers #1 banking partner for life and we’re looking for people who are passionate about helping us achieve that goal. In return we’re committed to making Westpac the best place to work in the country. Here are just a few of the ways we’re already doing that:

 

• Special offers on banking products and discounts from top brands, including generous employee-only mortgage rates!
• Flexible work arrangements to help you achieve a greater work/life balance, and a variety of leave options including Culture, Lifestyle and Wellbeing leave. 
• Tailored learning and development opportunities to help your grow your career within the bank. 
• Lots of opportunities to ‘give back’ to the Community by getting involved in our many volunteering initiatives

Create your future today

To get started, simply click on the APPLY or APPLY NOW button

We’re all about creating a supportive and inclusive community. We welcome everyone – no matter your age, gender, background, or abilities. We also provide additional support to welcome our veterans, Indigenous Australians and neurodiverse community.

If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, you can find out more information and additional contact details by visiting the "People with Disability and/or needing Accessibility Requirements" page on our website.

We’re all about helping our people grow and succeed. Whether you’re a current employee, trainee, or intern, we’re committed to your career development Check out our FAQs and internal support resources here.