Program Manager
Manage a portfolio of interrelated projects at an organisation under the one program of work.
Job opportunities
-
Jobs in SEEK right nowJob growth
-
5-year projectionSalary
-
Typical salaryJob satisfaction
-
Job opportunities
-
Jobs in SEEK right nowSalary
-
Typical salaryJob growth
-
5-year projectionJob satisfaction
-
On this page
- What's it like to be a Program Manager?
- How to become a Program Manager
- Latest Program Manager jobs
- Top skills and experience for Program Managers
- Is Program Manager the right role for you?
- Program Manager role reviews
What's it like to be a Program Manager?
Program Managers supervise and organise activities to ensure that project goals align with a company's objectives and to make sure those projects are delivered on time, on budget and to the required quality standards. A Program Manager is responsible for coordinating the project teams and managing the dependencies between projects to achieve overall delivery of the program.
Tasks and duties
- Managing the day-to-day progress of the program throughout its life cycle.
- Defining the methodology to manage the program.
- Planning the overall program and monitoring progress to make sure that milestones are being met across the various projects.
- Managing the program budget.
- Managing the risks and issues that arise over the program life cycle, as well as devising mitigation responses.
- Coordinating the projects within the program and managing their interdependencies.
- Managing the resources across the various projects in the program.
- Managing stakeholders of the program.
- Providing status reports to program sponsors and stakeholders.
How to become a Program Manager
Program Managers typically have a solid educational background with wide and varied leadership experience in project management and a proven track record of successful team building.
- 1.Complete a bachelor degree in business management or economics or in the industry you plan to enter, such as engineering or computer science.
- 2.Pursue a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) or similar post-graduate qualification.
- 3.Obtain a project management certification from a professional body such as the Project Management Professional.
- 4.Gain extensive work experience in project management across a range of businesses or work your way up through a company.
Compare your salary
Find out how your salary compares with the average salary for Program Managers.Latest Program Manager jobs on SEEK
Be one of the first to discover these recently listed jobs, or browse all Program Manager jobs on SEEK right now.Did you find this helpful?
Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Program Manager employers on SEEK are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Program Management
Stakeholder Management
Program Delivery
Leadership
Team Leadership
Project Management
Change Management
Strategic Thinking
Social Work
Project Delivery
Source: SEEK job ads and SEEK Profile data
Did you find this helpful?
Latest Program Manager reviews
4.0Nov 2018
Being a Sustainability Program Manager can be challenging but the outcomes delivered back to industry make it very satisfying.
Reviewer's QualificationMaster of Science
Experience1 – 4 years
Organisation sizeSmall (1-19 employees)
Specialisationagriculture
The good thingsIt is a diversified position that allows for many opportunities to work across many different topic areas, in my industry this includes biosecurity, health, animal welfare, human nutrition and food sa...
The challengesManaging a large program of work with many moving parts, it can be challenging to keep everything rolling forward - it requires a high degree of organisation. Working for a nationally focused organisa...
Read more
4.0Feb 2025
Hard work, tough conversations, great relationships and room for growth!
Reviewer's QualificationCompleted High School (Year 12)
Experience1 – 4 years
Organisation sizeMedium (20-199 employees)
SpecialisationEducation & Training
The good thingsSenior Programme Management is like being a parent of a toddler. If you turn your back for too long, the inevitable will happen and mistakes will be made so in that sense, it can be quite stressful wo...
The challengesWorking with some incredible clients, making an impact in peoples lives and going home feeling that my voice was heard and that people appreciated my input because of my experience.
Read more
Share insights on your current role.
Help people decide if your job is right for them - it only takes a few minutes.Source: SEEK role reviews
SEEK has not verified the truth or accuracy of these comments and does not adopt or endorse any of the comments posted on this page.SEEK collects and posts the comments for what they are worth and for information purposes only to assist candidates to find employment through www.seek.com.au