Job description
Location: Bentley, Perth WA
Employment Type: 12-month temp contract with view to extend for 3 years
About the Role
We are seeking a dynamic Business Program Manager to support the Senior Manager of Procurement, Supply Chain & FCS. This role focuses on Finance, Procurement, Corporate PMO, and Commercial Operations domains.
As a strategic leader, you will bring strong people skills and proactive problem-solving capabilities to manage complex business transformation initiatives. You will enable successful adoption of new ways of working through effective change management and digital enablement. Building and maintaining strong relationships with senior stakeholders across Finance, Digital & Data Transformation, Commercial Operations, and PMO will be key to your success.
Key Responsibilities
Applicants new to DFP may be asked to provide additional information including work rights status via a survey link – if requested, we ask that you provide this information in order to expedite your application.
DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via adjustments@dfp.com.au or 1300 337 000 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.
By clicking 'apply', you give consent that DFP may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you for future employment opportunities. For further information on how DFP process your personal information please review the DFP Information Collection and Privacy Policy via https://www.dfp.com.au/about-us-1/policies. Do not submit any sensitive personal information in your resume.
Employment Type: 12-month temp contract with view to extend for 3 years
About the Role
We are seeking a dynamic Business Program Manager to support the Senior Manager of Procurement, Supply Chain & FCS. This role focuses on Finance, Procurement, Corporate PMO, and Commercial Operations domains.
As a strategic leader, you will bring strong people skills and proactive problem-solving capabilities to manage complex business transformation initiatives. You will enable successful adoption of new ways of working through effective change management and digital enablement. Building and maintaining strong relationships with senior stakeholders across Finance, Digital & Data Transformation, Commercial Operations, and PMO will be key to your success.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure compliance with project management methodologies and governance frameworks.
- Develop and maintain program and project plans, covering scope, timelines, budgets, and resources.
- Track benefit realization and success metrics as defined in the business case.
- Promote and uphold McLaren program culture and values across all deliverables.
- Lead strategic planning, concept development, options analysis, and business case preparation.
- Act as a trusted advisor, translating strategic objectives into actionable programs.
- Oversee end-to-end delivery, monitor progress, risks, and dependencies, and report to senior stakeholders.
- Manage vendor relationships and leverage digital tools to drive transformation and change adoption.
- Evaluate program benefits, capture lessons learned and identify continuous improvement opportunities.
- Bachelor’s degree in business, IT, Finance, or related field.
- Proven experience managing large-scale business transformation programs, preferably in the energy and utilities sector.
- Strong understanding of finance systems, procurement processes, and PMO frameworks.
- Expertise in Waterfall and Agile methodologies; certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile/Scrum preferred.
- Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
- Knowledge of emerging digital technologies and trends in utilities.
- Experience with change management frameworks and tools.
- Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Planview, MS Project).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to support decision-making and continuous improvement.
Applicants new to DFP may be asked to provide additional information including work rights status via a survey link – if requested, we ask that you provide this information in order to expedite your application.
DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via adjustments@dfp.com.au or 1300 337 000 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.
By clicking 'apply', you give consent that DFP may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you for future employment opportunities. For further information on how DFP process your personal information please review the DFP Information Collection and Privacy Policy via https://www.dfp.com.au/about-us-1/policies. Do not submit any sensitive personal information in your resume.
