Director, Program Management Job Listing at Tetra Tech in Australia (Job ID 46971)

Description

Are you a visionary leader with a passion for making a difference? We are seeking a dynamic Director, Program Management to shape the future of international development, manage effective program delivery across the Indo-Pacific region, and develop a high-performing program management team.

Contribute to a world where people, communities and the planet thrive.

Tetra Tech International Development is a leading development consulting firm working with government, businesses, and NGOs to solve complex development challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. For more information please visit our website .

The opportunity

• Based in Australia (in office, hybrid or remote)
• Full-time ongoing role
• Opportunity to work for a value-led organisation that invests in flexible work environments built on trust, safety and well-being.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee the successful delivery of programs, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and client expectations.
• Drive financial discipline across program managers to oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Develop and monitor performance metrics to ensure program objectives are met or exceeded.
• Lead risk management efforts, including the identification and mitigation of operational and financial risks.
• Establish robust quality assurance frameworks to ensure consistent delivery excellence.
• Manage internal forums, communities of practice and working groups to strengthen practice, learning, effective delivery and reporting.
• Lead negotiations and act as the principal Tetra Tech representative for key clients, including DFAT and other partners.
• Represent Tetra Tech in high-level client, partner and stakeholder engagements to strengthen relationships.
• Directly supervise, support, manage and mentor a team of program managers at various levels.
• Provide tailored and targetted support and mentoring to program managers.
• Develop, expand and manage knowledge repositories and centralised resources for program delivery.
• Lead on the design and implementation of scalable processes to support operational efficiency and program delivery.
• Oversee change management efforts to ensure smooth adoption of new processes and systems.
• Identifying opportunities to apply contemporary project management principlies utilisting business systems.
• Advocate for continuous improvement in client engagement practices, ensuring proactive issue resolution and satisfaction.

Selection criteria

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline such as Project Management, Commerce, Accounting or Business.
• Continued commitment to postgraduate study would be advantageous (such as an MBA).
• Professional body accreditation (such as CA/CPA) would be advantageous.
• Demonstrated experience and track record in leading multiple complex projects, or leading streams within large scale, multi-sector, multi-year programs.
• Extensive leadership experience in international development program management, including strategic oversight of large, complex portfolios with DFAT.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop teams including fostering collaboration across geographies demonstrating exemplary people leadership.
• Deep expertise in financial and risk management, and performance reporting, monitoring and remediation.
• Track record of making significant contributions to strategic and operational planning and delivery.
• Exceptional strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• High level of organisation, coordination and proactice planning.
• Superior stakeholder relationship management and negotiation skills.
• Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in leadership and program delivery.
• Resilience, agility, and ability to thrive in complex, fast-paced environments.

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How to apply

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Applications will only be accepted via the Tetra Tech International Development Website. Emailed applications will be disregarded.

Please submit:

• Resume
• Statement of suitability (not to exceed two pages), demonstrating how your qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills and personal attributes align with the selection criteria

Apply before 11:59 PM (AEST) 05 January 2025

Due to a high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Why Tetra Tech International Development?

As a leading development consulting firm, Tetra Tech International Development works with people and communities to solve some of the world's most complex challenges to achieve a positive impact.

Working at Tetra Tech International Development means working within a values-led organisation that invests in flexible work environments built on trust, safety and well-being. Through unified systems, flexible and supportive workplaces, we provide the foundations required for our team to enjoy the work they do and deliver value every day. Read more about our culture, purpose and values here.

Tetra Tech International Development is an equal-opportunity employer and has a genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion. We encourage people with disability; First Nations Peoples; and people of all cultures, genders, abilities and experiences to apply.

Should you require additional support with your application, please email IDEV.HRServices@tetratech.com  or phone (08) 8375 4400.

Headquarter position

Project opportunity

Australia and Indo-Pacific Teams and Clients

Program Management

• Organization: 755 COZ