MANAGER IT PROGRAM DELIVERY

• Lead global delivery of complex technology programs (including data & analytics, infrastructure and cybersecurity).
• Drive secure, scalable, and high-performance outcomes across platforms
• Join a collaborative leadership team committed to innovation and growth
• Permanent full-time role based in Brisbane or Perth, Australia

ABOUT THE ROLE

Rio Tinto have a new opportunity to shape the future of delivery excellence in a dynamic, tech-forward environment.
Our ePMO team are looking for a strategic and hands-on leader to step into a newly created role that goes beyond traditional program management.
This is your opportunity to influence how we deliver value across a diverse portfolio of technology initiatives.
As Manager IT Program Delivery, you will lead the end-to-end delivery of high-impact, secure technology initiatives across Rio Tinto’s global operations.
Reporting to the Senior Manager ePMO, you’ll be at the forefront of delivering significant, resilient and scalable platforms and technology capabilities that underpin our digital transformation. This role demands strategic foresight, technical fluency and the ability to lead in dynamic, multi-regional environments.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead global delivery of IT programs across AMEA, APAC, and beyond, ensuring alignment with enterprise security architecture and business priorities.
• Champion hybrid delivery models, integrating agile, DevSecOps, and traditional methodologies to suit the complexity and risk profile of each initiative.
• Drive secure-by-design principles, embedding cybersecurity best practices into every stage of the delivery lifecycle.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Digital Products, Data-Reporting-and-Analytics, Technology Platforms, Cyber Security and Enterprise Architecture, to ensure cohesive and secure platform delivery.
• Manage vendor and integrator relationships, ensuring accountability, performance, and alignment with security and compliance standards.
• Navigate complexity and ambiguity, acting as a strategic problem-solver and escalation point for delivery risks, security concerns, and integration challenges.
• Oversee governance and performance, including contract management, budget control, risk mitigation, and delivery metrics.
• Build and lead high-performing teams, fostering a culture of innovation, inclusion, and continuous improvement in cybersecurity and platform delivery.