Senior Program Manager | Enterprise Transformation | NV2 Cleared | Sydney-based

A highly accomplished Senior Program Manager with extensive experience leading complex, enterprise-scale programs across Defence, Utilities, and Higher Education sectors. NV2 security cleared, with a proven ability to operate in highly regulated and sensitive environments, delivering large-scale transformation initiatives with precision and strong governance.


Brings a rare combination of strategic oversight and hands-on delivery capability, with the credibility and presence to influence at Board and executive level. Known for aligning business and technology stakeholders, driving program outcomes, and ensuring delivery against critical organisational priorities.


Key Strengths & Experience:

  • Enterprise Program Delivery: Led large-scale, multi-stream programs across complex organisations, managing budgets, timelines, risks, and dependencies to deliver successful outcomes
  • Executive & Board Engagement: Trusted advisor to senior leadership and Board stakeholders, providing clear reporting, strategic guidance, and influencing key decisions
  • Regulated Environments: Deep experience operating within Defence and other highly regulated sectors, with a strong understanding of compliance, governance, and risk management frameworks
  • Transformation & Change Leadership: Delivered business and technology transformation initiatives, driving organisational change, capability uplift, and operational improvement
  • Stakeholder Alignment: Skilled at navigating complex stakeholder landscapes, bringing together business, technology, and external partners to achieve shared outcomes
  • Governance & Risk Management: Established and maintained robust program governance structures, ensuring transparency, accountability, and successful delivery in high-risk environments


Recognised for a calm, authoritative leadership style and the ability to bring structure and clarity to complex programs. Brings a pragmatic, outcome-focused approach, with a strong track record of delivering in environments where security, scale, and stakeholder management are critical.


Additional Information:

  • Candidate: Patrick
  • NV2 Security Cleared
  • Australian Citizen
  • Sydney-based
  • Day rate: negotiable from $2,000 + GST
  • Available for contract engagements


Want to meet this candidate? Contact Jason Pretorius on 02 9220 3400 / 0499 141 822 or email jasonp@coxpurtell.com.au