Program Manager, Assurance Lead – NV1 Cleared

Bureau Veritas Group

Senior program professional managing programs for Federal Government digital service delivery. Leading assurance, governance, and change management within established frameworks.

Posted 7/3/2026full-timeCanberra • 🇦🇺 AustraliaSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading and managing large multi-project Government ICT programs, ensuring alignment with governance frameworks and delivering technical assurance. Skilled in stakeholder engagement, change management, and risk management to support program objectives.

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NV1 Security ClearanceGovernment ICT Program ManagementCommonwealth Governance FrameworksStakeholder EngagementRisk Management

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Hard Skills

Program-Level PlanningTechnical AssuranceChange Management StrategyDelivery Confidence AssessmentRisk ManagementGovernance Artefacts ManagementIntegration with Enterprise ArchitectureStakeholder Impact AssessmentsBusiness Readiness ActivitiesMulti-Project Delivery

Soft Skills

Clear Written CommunicationConfident Engagement with Stakeholders

Certifications & Qualifications

Active NV1 Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Government ICT ProgramsAssurance ActivitiesProgram GovernanceSES-Level StakeholdersCommonwealth Reporting Frameworks

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the creation, management and monitoring of program-level planning and governance artefacts
Provide day-to-day direction to project managers and drive delivery against approved plans and objectives
Plan and execute assurance activities, supporting Gateway, Delivery Confidence Assessment and central agency reporting obligations
Provide technical assurance on fitness for purpose, integration and alignment with enterprise architecture
Develop and execute change management strategy, stakeholder impact assessments and business readiness activities
Manage risks and issues, escalating to the Program Sponsor and Program Board with clear options and recommendations
Build and maintain relationships across governance boards, project teams, service owners and suppliers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Australian citizen holding an active NV1 security clearance (mandatory)
Proven experience leading, delivering or assuring large multi-project Government ICT programs
Operating at SFIA level 6 or equivalent seniority
Experienced working within established Commonwealth governance, assurance and reporting frameworks
Clear, timely written advice and confident engagement with SES-level stakeholders

Benefits

Comp & perks

Cultural leave to honour traditions and community
Fantastic Training and Development opportunities
Discounted Health & Wellbeing Platform
Free access to our Employee Assistance Program supported by Lifework’s
Discounted Health Insurance with Bupa
Access to Cliqit, an employee retail discounts portal
Superannuation
Salary Sacrifice