Program Manager - Procurement Projects (Up to 6 Months Temporary Opportunity)

You see the big picture, you’ve always worked on a grand scale, and now you’re ready to re-focus on grand impact.

You’ll have the opportunity to stretch yourself as you take on projects from start to finish. From design and tender to commissioning and transitioning, your work will ensure a successful collaboration and outcome for everyone involved.​

In This Role, You'Ll:

Working as part of the Finance, Technology & Commercial Division within PMO & Enablement, you will oversee Procurement based projects across Transport for NSW.

You will establish and lead a delivery-focused program consisting of procurement-based projects. This includes scoping and scheduling future projects while overseeing those in the delivery phase. You will be responsible for leading the project team, monitoring program delivery, managing governance, interdependencies, risks, and resources. Acting as an escalation point, you will troubleshoot issues as they arise and work closely with internal partners to ensure Corporate Services IT projects are delivered on scope, on time, and aligned with business objectives.

Your role will be key in driving consistent delivery practices and successful outcomes across the program.

This fixed term position is up to 31/03/2026 . Your home base will be at Macquarie Park with Hybrid work arrangements, 3 days a week in the office. Wednesday is your Anchor day.

For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description and information pack.

About You

Your skills and experience as a Program Manager will enable you to excel in delivering these projects. You will have a proven track record of successfully leading transformation initiatives within procurement, commercial, or business process environments, across large complex organisations. With previous experience in team leadership and resource management, you bring a pragmatic, solutions-focused approach. You are an expert in stakeholder management and consistently ensure that high-quality projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to scope.

Project Management certification is essential.

Who We Are

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day. 

Join Us

Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers.

We offer a wide range of employee benefits, like our award-winning flexible and hybrid work options.

This role is hybrid-friendly, meaning you can mix in-person days at your team’s home base location with remote days. 

What are you waiting for…? Connect with us.  Apply now!

Applications close: 11:59 pm Monday 20 October 2025.

For more information about this role, please contact CHRISTINE.STENZEL@TRANSPORT.NSW.GOV.AU.

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