Program Manager Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools location Melbourne.

At Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools Ltd (MACS) we envision every student to be inspired and enabled to flourish and enrich the world. MACS is the largest Catholic school system in Australia. We own, govern and operate approximately 300 Catholic schools, employ over 16,000 staff and serve more than 112,000 students and their families in the Archdiocese of Melbourne.

It is an exciting time to join MACS, where we are transforming to bring to life our recently launched strategic plan: MACS 2030: forming lives to enrich the world.

Why work for us professional development opportunities with a defined personalised annual budget. Access to flexible working arrangements, which include working from home arrangements. You will work in a tight-knit, supportive team to ensure you succeed in your role. This role is a two-year fixed-term contract position.

The Program Manager - IT Transformation will provide program leadership and management for IT program delivery within the DRI Program. The Program Manager will support bringing our company's vision and strategy to life. You will need to understand and respond to operational needs and wants in addition to being able to manage project requirements. You will collaborate closely with the project delivery teams, various stakeholders and the change and communication teams.

What you will do lead the Digital Reimagination (IT) Program from design to implementation release, including prioritising business requirements. Collaborate with the implementation vendor team, Diocesan IT Managers, VCEA and various internal teams within MACS as the Business solutions are being rolled out.

Provide strategic oversight, planning, execution, monitoring and reporting of the delivery of the Digital Reimagination (IT) Program, using fit for purpose delivery methodologies, like agile. Develop the mobilisation of the program structure and team to ensure successful engagement of all stakeholders and delivery groups involved in delivering program outcomes.

Manage program plans, budget, dependencies, risks, and issues in line with MACS Program Management Framework, with the Program Management Office (PMO). Design and manage cross-stream and cross-functional activities within MACS, participating school governing entities and the Implementation Partner.

About you highly demonstrable & relevant experience as a Program Manager. Strong understanding of Program/ Project processes, compliance requirements, and industry standards. Excellent program management skills with a demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams.

Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis, reporting, and visualisation. Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint for presentation, training and communication. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate with teams and stakeholders.