Role: Program Manager - Telecommunications
Daily Rate: $950 - $1300 + Super
Contract Length: 12-months (likely extension)
Location: Sydney CBD/WFH Flex

As Program Manager, you'll take the reins of a complex portfolio including the NSWTA Broadband Strategy, joint Commonwealth initiatives like Public Safety Mobile Broadband (PSMB), and a variety of mobile and digital infrastructure projects that directly support emergency services.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of the Broadband Program, ensuring timely, cost-effective, and high-quality outcomes.

• Represent NSWTA in national forums and partnerships, including with the National Emergency Management Agency.

• Develop and manage project plans, procurement activities, governance processes, and reporting frameworks.

• Shape policy and technical solutions, including a mobile broadband asset portal and joint business cases.

• Draft briefings, Cabinet submissions, and Ministerial updates with strategic clarity and technical precision.

• Proactively manage program risks, stakeholders, and inter-agency coordination efforts.

About You

We're looking for a strategic and delivery-focused Program Manager with a track record of leadership in large-scale telecom or public infrastructure programs. You must be comfortable operating in complex, multi-stakeholder environments and have the credibility to engage with senior executives, government bodies, and national agencies.

Essential Skills/Experience

• 15+ years of experience in policy and program delivery, with 5+ years at Program Director level.

• Demonstrated leadership in telecommunications programs at a statewide or national level.

• Deep knowledge of public safety networks, mobile broadband, P25 technology, and satellite systems.

• Proven experience engaging with Mobile Network Operators and navigating the regulatory environment.

• Agile delivery experience and relevant project management qualifications.

• Superior stakeholder engagement and influence skills, with a collaborative mindset.

• Strong strategic communication skills - able to craft briefings, scope documents, and complex technical content.

If this sounds like YOU, please APPLY today!