Program Manager

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Not many people can say they are working on building Australia’s future. With us you’ll be doing just that, leaving a legacy for all Australians. Plus, there’s equal employment, great training, and true flexible working arrangements.

We have an exciting opportunity at nbn, as the Program Manager, reporting to the Senior Manager, Portfolio Planning.

A bit about your role

As a Program Manager you will lead the planning and delivery of complex, enterprise‑critical programs that underpin the Technology Enablement function and support broader SEO objectives.

You will act as a trusted partner to senior leaders—shaping program direction, establishing strong and pragmatic governance, and ensuring alignment to the nbn2030 strategy.

This role is accountable for orchestrating cross‑functional delivery at scale, providing clear visibility of value, risk, dependencies, and outcomes, while ensuring initiatives are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.

You will also drive continuous improvement in delivery practices, uplift program maturity, and influence decision‑making to maximise strategic and commercial outcomes.

A bit about you

You are a highly experienced Program Manager with a proven track record delivering large, complex, multi‑stream programs, ideally within technology‑led or highly regulated environments such as telecommunications or enterprise platforms.

You bring strong capability across Agile and Waterfall delivery, with deep experience in governance, risk, financial management, and change, and are comfortable operating in hybrid delivery models.

You are able to balance strategic intent with operational execution, adapt confidently to shifting priorities, and lead through ambiguity. Demonstrated experience delivering ServiceNow or comparable enterprise platforms is highly desired.

Critically, you are a strong communicator and influencer, able to engage credibly with senior stakeholders, challenge constructively, and drive alignment and outcomes across diverse teams.

Life at nbn

To be part of nbn is to be part of something bigger. There’s so much more from here. Our pioneering spirit drives us forward every day. Together, we help lift the digital capability of the nation by building and connecting Australia’s best fibre infrastructure into homes and businesses, plus places and things, everywhere. We’re continuing to create Australia’s network—a network made for more. Not just a way for everyone to do the things they love but transforming the way they do them.

A more inclusive working world

nbn is committed to an inclusive, flexible, and supportive workplace where everyone can feel heard, valued, and respected. We believe diverse perspectives are the key to unlocking greater outcomes and encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures. That's why we have a Reconciliation Action Plan, Accessibility & Inclusion Plan, offer 18 weeks of paid parental leave, are a Pride in Diversity Gold Employer for three years running, and have active employee-led diversity pillars. Click here to see our list of employee benefits and why we're recognised as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for Women.

We champion equal opportunities for all employees. If you have any accessibility requirements and would like to discuss adjustments for the recruitment process, please don’t hesitate to contact us by emailing [email protected] or calling our Recruitment Accessibility Enquiry Line at +61 2 8918 9990. Please note, this line is dedicated to accessibility-related enquiries for the purposes of recruitment, and only enquiries related to accessibility adjustments will be answered. For other matters, please visit our Contact Us page on our website.

Where to from here?

We encourage you to apply even if you feel that you do not meet all of the above qualifications. Frequently cited statistics show that women and underrepresented groups apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We encourage you to break that statistic and to apply. No one ever meets 100% of the requirements. We look forward to your application!

Please apply by following the links and sending in your resume only. We do not require a cover letter or any selection criteria to be addressed.

Please note that this is permanent full-time opportunity and applications for this role will close at midnight, Wednesday 15th of April 2026.