Line of Service Internal Firm Services Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism Workday Management Level Director Job Description & Summary At PwC Australia, you’ll help Australian businesses create value and improve the way they work. The Programme Management Lead is a senior delivery leader accountable for planning, coordinating and driving complex, cross‑functional, multi‑geography programmes that support the firm’s strategic objectives. Working within a global professional services technology organisation, this role provides strategic programme leadership, establishes robust governance, manages interdependencies across projects and suppliers, and ensures delivery is on time, on budget and achieves agreed quality and benefits realisation targets. Why PwC? At PwC Australia, your skills meet purpose. We tackle big challenges across industries like finance, technology, energy, and health—giving you the chance to make a real impact. Here, your growth is our priority. You’ll work with leading teams, explore new technologies, and unlock your full potential. Join a global community of more than 370,000 people who value bold ideas, collaboration, and lasting change. Together, we’re building trust and shaping the future. What you’ll do: Define, own and govern programme scope, roadmap, milestones, success criteria and benefits realisation. Establish and operate programme governance (steering committees, working groups) to enable timely decision‑making and visibility. Drive integrated planning across constituent projects; manage dependencies, sequencing and resource constraints, including stakeholder communications. Oversee programme financials: budgeting, forecasting, cost control and benefits tracking. Identify, assess and mitigate enterprise‑level risks and issues; maintain risk registers and escalate as required. Oversee change control, configuration and release coordination across the programme. What we’re looking for: Extensive programme leadership experience (typically 10 years) delivering complex, large‑scale, multi‑year, multi‑geography programmes. Proficiency in programme and project management frameworks and methodologies. Demonstrated experience in deploying AI-led solutions. Strong financial and commercial acumen, including budget management, forecasting and benefits realisation. Demonstrable vendor and contract management experience across commercial delivery models Familiarity with enterprise technologies and delivery models (cloud, SaaS, ERP, CRM, integration platforms). Strategic thinker with a strong operational focus and attention to delivery detail. Effective communicator who adapts style for different audiences and secures buy‑in from stakeholders. What you’ll gain: Leadership development programs and executive coaching designed to help you inspire teams and accelerate your career growth. A world-class parental leave policy offering up to 26 weeks of leave for caregivers, supporting your family and personal life. Flexibility means trusting you to choose when, where, and how you work—balancing what’s best for you, your team, and your clients to grow and thrive together. Being part of a community united by purpose, delivering impact that reaches clients, communities, and the future you’re shaping. We know that perks are as important as your financial rewards. Explore all the benefits that PwC has to offer here. Ready to grow here and go further? Join PwC Australia as a Programme Delivery Lead and make an impact that goes beyond the expected. Apply now and take your next step with a team shaping the future. We’re committed to treating all our job applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of their actual or assumed background, disability, neurodivergence, or any other protected characteristic. We want you to have every opportunity to thrive in our selection process. In the application form, you can let us know what adjustments you require during our recruitment process and/or any workplace accommodations you anticipate needing to help you perform your role. No Agencies Please: We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not submit CVs in response to this advertisement. We are only accepting applications direct from individuals. Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified) Degrees/Field of Study required: Degrees/Field of Study preferred: Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified) Required Skills Optional Skills Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Benefits Realization Management, Business Case Development, Business Communications, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Continuous Process Improvement, Creativity, Cross-Functional Team Coordination, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Goal Alignment, Inclusion, Influence, Innovation, Intellectual Curiosity, Learning Agility, Optimism, Organizational Structure, Process Planning, Professional Courage { 28 more} Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified) Travel Requirements Not Specified Available for Work Visa Sponsorship? No Government Clearance Required? No Job Posting End Date November 29, 2025
