Hybrid Program Manager

at Objective Corporation

• Job title: Program Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: No Education Requirement
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Perth, Australia

About the role

• Program Manager overseeing project delivery across all Objective products in Perth. Responsible for establishing long-term programs and managing stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of a portfolio of major projects, ensuring alignment with objectives, quality standards, contractual commitments, and financial targets.
• Establish effective project governance, monitor progress, manage risks, and ensure accurate reporting and transparency.
• Build strong relationships with senior customer stakeholders, act as the escalation point, and represent the program in governance forums and executive updates.
• Plan and manage regional resourcing in partnership with the Regional Services Director, ensuring accurate forecasting and effective allocation of skills.
• (Where applicable) Recruit, develop, and lead a high-performing consulting team, driving engagement, utilisation, and professional growth.
• Provide leadership to Engagement Managers and Project Managers, stepping into projects as needed to de-risk and maintain delivery momentum.
• Own program-level budgets, ensuring alignment with scope, commercial obligations, and accurate financial records.
• Maintain a comprehensive program-level risk register, proactively identifying, managing, and escalating risks.
• Partner with Sales and Customer Success to drive long-term customer success and grow product advocacy across customer sites.
• Contribute to global initiatives and best practice improvements through the Project Management Community of Practice.
• Support business development by shaping proposals, defining scope, estimating work packages, and contributing to commercial offerings.
• Provide accurate inputs into regional forecasting, budgeting, planning cycles, and innovation programs.
• Maintain a personal billable utilisation target as agreed with the Regional Services Director.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in project and program management, including governance frameworks and delivery methodologies. Proven ability to manage timelines, resources, and budgets across multiple concurrent projects.
• Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle, solution architectures, emerging technologies, and industry trends.
• Deep expertise in governance, risk mitigation, project commercials, and pricing models.
• Strong team player with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with clients and colleagues to achieve shared outcomes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to clearly engage with customers, engineering, product, marketing, and executive stakeholders.
• Proactively anticipates issues, navigates ambiguity, and resolves conflicts or blockers with sound judgment.
• Makes timely, informed decisions by assessing risks, evaluating options, and applying strategic judgment.

Benefits

• Professional development opportunities
• Flexible working hours