Program Director

About the Client

A world-class consulting company is proud to partner with a prestigious banking corporation to deliver innovative, high-impact projects. This collaboration focuses on driving transformational change in financial technology and business operations to meet the evolving needs of the banking sector. You will be joining a highly skilled team working on critical initiatives within a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

About the role

Position: Programme Director SAS (Credit Risk)

Contract Type: 6-Month Contract

Location: Sydney

Rate: Up to $120 AUD per hour

Our client is seeking an experienced Programme Director SAS (Credit Risk) to lead and support big data platform teams for a high-profile project in the banking sector. You will be responsible for end-to-end project management, including planning, budgeting, staffing, and delivery of key initiatives. This role bridges the gap between business stakeholders and Agile development teams, ensuring project objectives align with the client’s overarching business and technology strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, schedules, budgets, and staffing strategies.
• Deliver project outcomes by managing scope, cost, schedule, and contractual deliverables.
• Serve as a liaison between key client stakeholders and Agile teams.
• Balance quality, risk, budget, and time-to-market considerations.
• Define and translate requirements into actionable deliverables, including epics, features, and stories.
• Maintain and ensure compliance with non-functional requirements (NFRs).
• Remove impediments for Agile teams and mentor junior consultants.
• Lead teams to deliver solutions sensitive to performance SLAs, high availability, and fault tolerance.

The Successful Candidate

Mandatory Skills & Experience:

• 10+ years in project management, including experience in IT consulting or technology businesses.
• Proven expertise in data initiatives such as governance, modernization, migration, reporting, and analytics.
• Familiarity with project delivery frameworks: Scaled Agile, Agile Sprints, Kanban, and Waterfall.
• Solid understanding of data platforms, cloud technologies (Azure, AWS, GCP), containerization, and networking.
• Experience in software development lifecycle management.
• Strong background in banking projects and financial systems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, mentor colleagues, and influence senior stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related engineering fields.
• Relevant industry certifications (e.g., PMP, Scrum Master, Agile certifications).

Desired Attributes:

• Strategic mindset with a focus on balancing competing priorities.
• Strong problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environments with cross-functional teams.

What’s on Offer

• An exciting opportunity to work on high-profile banking projects with significant business impact.
• A competitive hourly rate of up to $120 AUD.
• A six-month contract in a vibrant Sydney location with potential for future engagements.
• The chance to collaborate with a leading consulting firm known for delivering cutting-edge solutions.
• An environment that values innovation, teamwork, and professional growth.

Take the next step in your career by joining a project that makes a real difference. Apply now to become a pivotal part of this transformative initiative.