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Role Description

We are seeking a highly experienced Nuclear Program Manager to lead the establishment and delivery of a Nuclear Infrastructure Program within a large and complex environment. This role will stand up and lead a dedicated Program responsible for creating infrastructure to ensure long‑term sustainability, high performance and strengthened governance.

The Program Manager will provide strategic oversight, coordinate multiple technical and commercial workstreams and act as the central point of communication across all stakeholders and industry partners. 

This position requires a senior professional capable of delivering structured governance, high‑level reporting and clear, consistent engagement at all levels.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and lead a PMO; including program structures, governance frameworks, operating rhythms and reporting systems.
• Drive the implementation of the support system remediation plan; ensuring coordinated delivery across engineering, technical, commercial and assurance partners.
• Serve as the primary coordination point for all program activities; ensuring alignment, communication and integrated planning across stakeholders.
• Lead stakeholder engagement with internal groups, sustainment organisations, program offices and industry suppliers.
• Oversee schedules, risks, issues, finances and interdependencies to maintain program momentum and achieve milestones.
• Ensure program activities comply with governance requirements, safety, regulatory and capability requirements; including updates to relevant safety case documentation.
• Provide strategic advice, program insights and decision support to senior leadership.
• Promote a high‑performance culture and drive continuous improvement in program processes.

Essential Requirements:

• Tertiary qualifications in Project/Program Management, Business, Engineering or a related discipline.
• Recognised project or program management certifications such as PRINCE2, PMP or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience establishing and leading PMOs; including governance, reporting and program control frameworks.
• Strong background delivering programs within Nuclear or similarly complex, regulated environments.
• Experience with sustainment, capability support systems or large technical remediation programs (highly desirable).
• Advanced communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence across Defence, industry and senior leadership levels.
• Proven ability to operate autonomously, prioritise effectively and deliver within tight timeframes.
• Strong capability in schedule, financial and risk management with a track record of resolving complex issues.

Location: Adelaide client office
Security Clearance: Current NV1 or the ability to gain and maintain a NV1 clearance (must be an Australian Citizen)
Work Hours: 40 hours per week