Senior Program Manager

A great opportunity for an experienced Senior Program Manager to lead a portfolio of capital works, property and construction programs across our Projects & Workplace Solutions business. This senior role is central to driving program governance, exceptional client relationships, and the leadership of a growing Program Management Office (PMO). If you are a strategic thinker, a credible leader and an exceptional communicator with deep built environment experience, we want to hear from you.

What’s on Offer 

• $165k plus TFR (includes super) dependent on skillset and experience


• Lots of flexibility to ensure a healthy work life balance 


• Lead a high performing team of Program Managers and Coordinators


• Shape and grow a maturing PMO with strong executive support


• Work across diverse property, construction, infrastructure and capital works programs


• Engage directly with senior clients and influence portfolio level outcomes


• Drive program governance, risk management and continuous improvement


• Be part of a culture grounded in collaboration, integrity and ingenuity


• Access to a variety of Health and Wellness initiatives - including the EAP, Ventia's Healthy Minds program and Healthy Bodies program


• Employee benefits such as corporate travel discounts, Novated leases, private health discounts, credit discounts with retailers Australia wide including Woolworths, Coles, Booking.com and Expedia

About the Role
This is a senior leadership role focused on outcomes, communication and problem solving across a portfolio of complex built environment programs.
oversees multiple client programs, ensuring they are delivered to agreed quality, cost and schedule targets. You will -

• Provide strategic program oversight, not day-to-day project delivery


• Maintain and grow senior client relationships, chair meetings and present program updates


• Identify and manage program-wide risks, acting as the escalation point


• Oversee governance, compliance, reporting and program documentation


• Guide and mentor Program Managers and Coordinators


• Drive consistency, standardisation and continual improvement across the PM function


• Support business development, including proposals and client engagement


• Review and challenge cost plans, schedules and dashboards prepared by delivery teams

You must be an Australian Citizen (baseline security clearance required) and have a willingness to travel.

Essential experience

• Solid experience in program or project management within property, construction, infrastructure, utilities or telco sectors


• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects or programs


• Proven ability to lead teams and influence stakeholders at executive level


• Demonstrated experience in portfolio level governance, risk and reporting


• Strong written and verbal communication, including presentations to senior clients


• Ability to manage complex, sensitive and commercially challenging conversations


• High-level organisational, time management and analytical skills


• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Project and MS Office Suite

Highly regarded

• Tertiary qualifications in construction/project management/property


• PRINCE2 and/or MSP certification


• Experience in capital works, contract mobilisation or compliance programs

About Ventia
Ventia is a leading infrastructure services company, operating across Australia and New Zealand. Our clients are the owners and operators of assets that are critical to our local communities. We pride ourselves on working smart, safely and sustainably, harnessing the latest technologies and brightest minds. With a diverse and proud heritage, we have a track record of delivering essential services to the communities in which we operate. 

Diversity    
Ventia is enriched by the diverse experiences, talents and cultures that our people bring to the organisation, while celebrating and respecting the communities we operate in. We are committed to providing a safe and positive environment that provides equal opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+, Women, Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities.    

How to apply    
If you are looking to expand your career with a business that rewards and values its employees, please apply below by clicking on the apply now button.    

Position Reference Number: 166132